Published on April 01, 2019
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp announces the hiring of Rocco L. Miscia, Jr. to fill the position of Chief of Staff following the retirement of former Chief of Staff Dan Pfeiffer. Chief of Staff Miscia officially joined the Morris County Prosecutor's Office on March 28, 2019.
Chief Miscia's career in law enforcement began in 1977 as a member of the Seton Hall University Campus Police and soon after the Rutgers University Police Department. He served at Rutgers University until he was recruited by the Montclair Police Department and joined their office. During Chief Miscia's time with the Montclair Police Department, he worked in every unit and was named Investigative Bureau Commander as his last assignment. In 2002, he retired as Captain after serving for 25 years.
Following his retirement from the Montclair Police Department, Chief Miscia was appointed as the Director of the Essex County College Public Safety Academy, a role in which he served for 14 years. Throughout his decorated law enforcement career, Chief Miscia has remained a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development association, the FBI National Academy Associates NJ Chapter, the International Police Association, and the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey.
Prosecutor Knapp said, We are excited to have Rocco join our organization as the new Chief of Staff. His wealth of knowledge of the law enforcement field will aid the Morris County Prosecutor's Office in continuing in our goal of protecting the wonderful residents of our county.
From left: Prosecutor Knapp, Chief of Staff Miscia, and First Assistant Prosecutor Tom Zelante.Inquiries concerning this press release should be directed to Public Information Officer Peter DiGennaro at pressinquiry@co.morris.nj.us or 973-829-8159.