News & Highlights:
News & Highlights:
News & Highlights:
In April of 1973, eight (8) individuals who each led the Security Department at a New Jersey State College or University met to discuss forming a statewide organization to promote interest in the proper administration, operation, and development of college and university security and police organizations. The group continued to meet each year, the number of members increased, and the group was officially named the New Jersey College and University Public Safety Association (NJ CUPSA).
For more than 50 years, the NJ CUPSA has served as the voice of public safety for colleges and universities in the State of New Jersey. The Association is represented by police and security professionals who meet monthly during the academic year to discuss emerging trends, current legislation, and compliance and to enhance training for those responsible for campus public safety at New Jersey Institutions of Higher Education. NJ CUPSA is the leading cause for safe campuses throughout the state. Our police and security professionals are dedicated to maintaining the safety and security of New Jersey’s institutions of higher education. By uniting over 1,800 police and security professionals from nearly 40 Institutions of Higher Education, we work collaboratively to serve and protect the more than 400,000 students who have made New Jersey the home for their higher education. We are also closely affiliated with The International Association of College Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA).
Mission & History
Past Presidents
Robert DiGenova — 2023-2024
Deputy Chief, Stevens Institute of Technology
Robert DiGenova — 2022-2023
Deputy Chief, Stevens Institute of Technology
Michael Rein — 2020-2022
Deputy Chief, Rutgers University
Paul Giardino — 2019-2020
Lieutenant, Montclair State University
Timothy Grant — 2018-2019
Chief, The College of New Jersey
Scott Torre — 2017-2018
Director of Campus Safety, St. Peter’s University
Michael Kantner — 2016-2017
Asst. Vice President, Rowan University
James Flatley — 2015-2016
Captain, Rider University
Robert Kumpf — 2014-2015
Director, Ocean County College
Stephen Molinelli — 2013-2014
Emergency Management Specialist, Rutgers University
John M. Collins — 2012-2013
Chief, The College of New Jersey
Rhonda Harris — 2011-2012
Chief, Rutgers University
Scott Kinnie — 2010-2011
Lieutenant, Kean University
Edward Carney — 2009-2010
Director, Camden County College