Neil C. Brosnan, a law enforcement professional with 25 years of experience with the New Jersey State Police, has been appointed as chief of the Middlesex County College Police Department.
Most recently, Brosnan was director of security for the Howell Township Public School system, where he oversaw security in the district of 12 schools, 900 faculty and staff, and 6,300 students.
“This was a job I loved, but when I saw the Middlesex opening, it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” he said. “The quality personnel in the department and the support from the college administration make this the opportunity of a lifetime.”
While with the State Police, Brosnan served as deputy commander of Troop D, supervising 350 troopers and improving efficiency and increasing safety.
A crash reduction program he developed resulted in a 14 percent decrease in automobile accidents, and another initiative reduced crimes in Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike rest areas. He was also commander of the Office of State Government Security, charged with ensuring the safety of all state-owned buildings, including the State House and Judiciary Building.
In addition, Brosnan led the redesign of the Police Academy training curriculum. He has received numerous commendations.
Brosnan holds a Bachelor’s Degree from West Virginia University and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Colorado State University.