Bergen County Sheriff's Office Announces Promotions

Four Bergen County Sheriff’s Officers received promotions on Oct. 1 during a ceremony at the Bergen County Justice Center.

Sheriff Saudino promoted Lieutenant Gene Kolich to the rank of Captain. A career law enforcement professional with 22 years of service with the Sheriff’s Office, Captain Kolich is a graduate of the FBI Leadership for Police Executives and is a Certified Public Manager in the State of New Jersey. Captain Kolich will supervise Homeland Security/Operations Division, Special Services and the Canine Units.

Sergeant Mark Criscuolo was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Criscuolo is also a 22 year law enforcement officer and distinguished canine handler who became part the most experienced cadaver search teams in the State of New Jersey. Lt. Criscuolo has assisted numerous law enforcement agencies in the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area including the recovery efforts at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Lt. Criscuolo will be assigned to the Court Security Unit.

Officer’s Daryl Bagnuolo and Cornelius Van DerWeert were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Bagnuolo, a 25 year law enforcement professional and Sergeant VanDer Weert, a 22 year law enforcement professional will both be assigned to the Homeland Security/Operations Unit. Both Sergeants Bagnuolo and VanDer Weert spent a large part of their careers in the Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) and have assisted various law enforcement agencies solve numerous criminal investigations in the County of Bergen.

“I would like to congratulate each of the aforementioned officers as they are promoted to the next level in their law enforcement career,” said Sheriff Saudino. “I am grateful for the work that they have put in and for the services they provide to Bergen County residents.”