Leadership
Special Operations Division — Leadership Team
"The Special Operations Division stands ready to meet the most demanding challenges in public safety — through rigorous training, specialized expertise, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve."
Undersheriff Robert Dawson
Monmouth County Sheriff's Office
Undersheriff Robert Dawson oversees the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Division, which includes the Office of Emergency Management, Police Academy, Fire Safety Services, the Situational Training And Response Simulator (STARS) facility, Technical Services, 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.
