Joseph Blaettler

Joe Blaettler- Retired Deputy Chief of Police of a major urban New Jersey Police Department. During his law enforcement career, He was the Commanding Officer of his department’s Narcotics Division, leading citywide operations and investigations in order to suppress narcotics related activity. As a Captain he initiated and commanded his department’s first Emergency Services Unit (ESU), an elite law enforcement unit responsible for all tactical and rescue operations. He was personally responsible for selection and training of personnel, equipment purchasing, and operational readiness. He successfully deployed and commanded the unit through multiple high-risk operations, including hostage rescues, barricaded suspects, high-risk search warrants and wanted parties. Joe holds a Master of Science in Police Administration and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Joe has also assisted numerous law firms involved in police policy and procedure matters, and is a recognized police policy and procedures expert.  He has rendered reports and testified in cases involving federal court, state court, municipal and administrative courts. Joe has previously been approved by the New Jersey State PBA, the New Jersey FOP and the Suffolk County, NY Police to render and has rendered reports on behalf of their members. Joe is an adjunct professor, teaching leadership and supervision and ethics in policing.