EMS / MedStar Division — Leadership Team
Executive Undersheriff Robert Dawson
Undersheriff Robert Dawson oversees the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Division, which includes the Office of Emergency Management, Police Academy, Fire Marshal's Office, the Situational Training And Response Simulator (STARS) facility, Information Technology, and the EMS/MedStar Division.
Robert has a wealth of experience in law enforcement, having served as Chief of Police in Spring Lake from 1996 until 2012. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, a Certified Public Manager, a Certified New Jersey Law Enforcement Executive, past president of the Monmouth County Police Chief's Association, and a member of the International Association of Police Chiefs.
⭐ MedStar Fun Fact
MedStar became an officially licensed BLS agency on December 29, 2023, with the goal of providing support for the EMS infrastructure of Monmouth County. We work with our volunteer and municipal partners to eliminate gaps in coverage for the residents and visitors of Monmouth County.
Timothy Sidley
Timothy Sidley is the Director of EMS Operations for the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office. Joining the Sheriff's Office in 2023, he oversaw the creation and implementation of the EMS Operations Division — tasked with providing the highest quality pre-hospital care for the residents and visitors of Monmouth County.
Beginning in 2012, Director Sidley's career has seen him serve across the entire emergency service spectrum, including time spent in Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement agencies. For the five years preceding his role with MCSO, he served as the EMS Director for Ocean Township Fire District #1.
Director Sidley is a graduate of Villanova University and is additionally certified to train and teach emergency personnel in topics including Active Violence Emergency Response, CPR, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and more.
