Mr. Saccenti retired from the NJ Division of Criminal Justice, Police Training Commission, where he was responsible for the development of all basic law enforcement training programs, which he designed, including: the Basic Course for Police Officers; Basic Course for Investigators; Basic Course for County Correction Officers; Basic Course for State Correction Officers; and the Animal Cruelty Investigators Course.
Mr. Saccenti is the President of Career Development Institute (CDI) (www.cditraining.org). CDI delivers the NJ Department of Health approved Certified Animal Control Officer Course, the NJ Department of Health approved Certified Animal Cruelty Investigators Course, which is also approved by the NJ Police Training Commission, and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection approved Basic Course for Wildlife Rehabilitators. He is also an instructor in these classes. Additionally, CDI operates animal control/animal cruelty investigator training for the Department of Health Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, where Mr. Saccenti is a certified Animal Control Officer and Animal Cruelty Investigator, as well as providing that training to the Department of Health of the State of Delaware. CDI also offers a variety of in-service training programs for law enforcement officers and public health officials who wish to receive continuing education units through the NJ Learning Management Network at Rutgers. All NJ Certified Animal Cruelty Investigators have been trained by CDI and about 80 percent of all Animal Control Officers over the last ten years have been trained by CDI.
Mr. Saccenti has been recognized as an expert witness by the Superior Court of NJ in Police and law enforcement training, Animal Control Officer training, Animal Cruelty Investigator training, Humane law Enforcement Officer training and Public Health Policy.
Mr. Saccenti has been effective in both plaintiff and defendant cases in civil and criminal court.
Mr. Saccenti attended Fordham University where he received his Bachelors in Education, Masters in Education and Political Science as well as his Educational Specialist Degree.
Mr. Saccenti is the author of many articles on both law enforcement training and public health. He teaches at several News Jersey colleges. He is a nationally known speaker in both areas.
Additionally he also serves as a consultant to the Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime and the New Jersey Police Training Commission.
Mr. Saccenti served eight years as President and presently serves on the Executive Board of the New Jersey Local Boards of Health Association which represents over 400 Boards of Health in NJ. Under the Public Health Practice Standards, the members of Local Boards of Health are responsible for animal control and zoonotic diseases control and prevention. He has served as chairperson of the South Brunswick Board of Health or Advisory Board of Health for 28 years and is still serving in that capacity.
Additionally, Mr. Saccenti served as the President of the National Association of Local Boards of Health and advised the US Surgeon General and the White House on public health issues. In these roles, he is familiar with the issues of rabies and zoonotic diseases as it is the responsibility of local public health to protect the public from these threats through both education and appropriate animal control programs. He recognizes trained Certified Animal Control Officers as crucial to maintaining public health.
As Chairperson of the Animals in the Community Task Force of Sustainable Jersey, he works with municipal officials by developing and providing materials for them that will assist them in meeting their responsibilities to the residents in regard to animal control. In addition to representing the International Fund for Animal Welfare in NJ, he is a member of the HSUS, ASPCA, the NJ Certified Animal Control Officer Association, the American Legion and MENSA.
Curriculum Vitae
John C. Saccenti
280 Fresh Ponds Road
North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902
Cellular 609 577 3538
Work 732 821 6997
Fax 732 821 1514
Saccenti@comcast.net
Summary
I am presently the President and CEO of Career Development Institute, Inc. The administration and faculty at Career Development Institute deliver the highest quality instruction in criminal justice, law enforcement, health skills and policy, training skills and development, counter-terrorism, animal welfare and New Jersey State Certified Animal Control Officer, Animal Cruelty Investigator and Humane Law Enforcement Officer Training.
I am recognized as an expert witness in the fields of Animal Control Officer Training. Animal Cruelty Investigation Training, Police and other Law Enforcement Training, and Public Health Policy by the Superior Courts of New Jersey and serve as an expert witness and case consultant.
After service in the US Army as an officer and undercover work with the FBI, I served as a teacher and administrator. Most recently, I served with the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice where my primary responsibility was the development of all Basic Law Enforcement Training. Before leaving, I designed and re-wrote The Basic Course for Police Officers. I had previously developed the Basic Course for Investigators among other major basic and advanced law enforcement courses. I have also served as a consultant to the New Jersey Office of Counter-Terrorism.
I have written many articles on both law enforcement training and public health and served as an adjunct professor at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. I have spoken throughout the country in both areas.
Additionally, it has been my honor to have served as President of the National Association of Local Boards of Health and advised the US Surgeon General and the White House on public health policy.
Selected Accomplishments
- Advised the U.S. Surgeon General and the White House on national public health policy issues
- Developed, modified, and evaluated curricular for all mandated basic and in service law enforcement training programs in New Jersey
- Developed methodology and conducted studies to determine the educational and cost effectiveness of statewide programs and developed solutions to training needs
- Interpreted and applied federal and state statutes and codes and recommended legislative changes
- Developed and delivered advanced instructor training programs
- Developed grant requirements and wrote successful grant proposals
- Developed multimillion dollar budgets, policies, procedures, standards and staff studies
- Authored articles and lectures on a wide variety of law enforcement, training and health policy related topics
- Supervised and evaluated staff and developed personnel policies and procedures
- As an Army officer, supervised the training of all U.S. Forces in satellite communications, electronic counter-counter measures, and radar utilization
- Designed and deliver new Bio-terrorism Prevention and Community Response training courses
- Designed and deliver specialized training in sexual harassment, animal cruelty investigation, methods of instruction and many other areas
Additional Skills
- Effective speaking and presentation skills
- Skilled in explicit, concise writing
- Knowledge of current advanced educational issues and programs
- Strong communication, motivational, team building, liaison and leadership abilities
- Effectively motivate others on all levels in the achievement of individual and organizational goals
- Skilled in program development and implementation
- Effective planning and organizational skills combined with extensive experience in the conception and execution of projects, programs and policies
- Highly developed intercommunication, mediation and analytical abilities
- Skilled in the identification of training needs for groups, corporations and other organizations and the design and delivery training programs to meet those needs
Experience President 2002 to Present
Career Development Institute, Kendall Park, NJ
Oversee the delivery of a variety of training programs and serve as a consultant and speaker
Program Supervisor for Curriculum and Training 1986 to 2002
State of NJ Division of Criminal Justice, Trenton, NJ
Responsible for the development of all law enforcement training in the State of New Jersey
Instructor 1985 to 1986
South Brunswick Board of Education, South Brunswick, NJ
Instructor of Social Science
Vice President 1982 to 1985
Aviation, Marine and Defense Corporation, Franklin Park NJ
Responsible for the placement of aviation personnel on a worldwide basis as well as the transshipment of military supplies
Education Specialist 1974 to 1975
Comprehensive Employment and Training Administration, New Brunswick, NJ
Development and evaluation of job training programs
Assistant to the Superintendent, Master Plan Coordinator, Director of Purchasing and Property 1975 to 1982
South Brunswick Board of Education, South Brunswick, NJ
Responsible for all purchases, buildings, construction and the writing of the State mandated ten year Master Plan for the School District
Instructor 1972 to 1975
North Brunswick Board of Health, North Brunswick, NJ
Instructor of Social Science
Captain 1970 to 1972
- S. Army, Various Locations
Primary Responsibilities were for training in Satellite Communications and Electronic Counter-Counter Measures at the U.S. Army Signal Center and School
Instructor 1968 to 1970
NYC Board of Education, NY.NY
Instructor of Science, Math and Social Science
Education Candidate Ph. D.
Fordham University, N.Y., N.Y. I have completed all course requirements, comprehensive exams, and dissertation proposal
Education Specialist, Curriculum and Program Development 1973
Fordham University, N.Y., N.Y.
M.S. in Education, Curriculum Development, Minor: Political Science 1970
Fordham University, N.Y., N.Y.
B.S. in Education, Social Science], Minor: Education 1968
Fordham University, N.Y., N.Y.
Affiliations • MENSA, New Jersey Local Boards of Health Association, American Legion, Various community and professional organizations
Licenses
- New Jersey Police Training Commission Instructor Certificate
- New Jersey Teaching License
- New Jersey Principal License
- New York State Teaching License
- New York City Teaching License
Selected Publications
- “Toward a GIS Sampling Frame for Surveys of Local Boards of Health.” Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. Frederick MD, Aspen Publishers, July 1999, 65-75
- “Legal Authority For Tobacco Control in the United States.” Washington DC; NALBOH through Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, May 2000
- “National Profile of Local Boards of Health.” Washington DC; US Department of Health and Human Services, September 1997
- “State and Local Legislative Action to Reduce Tobacco Control.” Washington DC; National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute, August 2000
- “Roll Call Training.” The Law Enforcement Reporter. Trenton; Department of Law and Public Safety, January 1994, 9-10
- “Police Training and Standards, In Service Training.” The law Enforcement Reporter. Trenton; Department of Law and Public Safety, September 1993, 6
- “A guide to In-service Training.” The Law Enforcement Reporter. Trenton; Department of Law and Public Safety, April 1994, 8-9
- “Establishing a Sexual Harassment Policy.” The Law Enforcement Reporter. Trenton; Department of Law and Public Safety, October 1995, 7
- “Basic Course for Police officers.” Trenton; Department of Law and Public Safety, July 2002
- “Basic Course for Investigators.” Trenton; Department of law and Public Safety, January 1999
- “Basic Course for Animal Cruelty Investigators.” Trenton; Department of Law and Public Safety, January 2000
- “Methods of Instruction Course.” Trenton; Department of Law and Public Safety, September 1996
Other Media
Featured in the Academy Award Nominated Documentary, “In Our Water”
Featured on 60 Minutes, People are Talking and various other television and radio shows
Honors
- State of New York. Full Four Year Regents Scholarship
- Marconi Foundation. Man of the Year Award
- National Association of Boards of Health. Leadership Award
- American Public Health Association. Presidents Award
- Various other awards and citations from community service and professional organizations and the military
Volunteer President and Board Member 1992 to 2002
National Association of Boards of Health
President and Board Member 1991 to Present
New Jersey Local Boards of Health Association
Chairman and Member 1986 to Present
South Brunswick Board of Health
Volunteer Member, Officer 1968 to Present
Other Civic organizations
Various community, civic, fraternal and professional organizations