Union County Prosecutor's Office

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague and friend, Lieutenant Guy Steward (Retired), who passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Lt. Steward's family and friends during this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Yesterday, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel and Chief of Detectives Dr. Harvey Barnwell, proudly led the promotional ceremony for UCPO's newest Sergeant. Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Alex Lopez.

Yesterday, the Community Prosecution Division and ARRIVE members were out at Hannah Atkins Park in Plainfield at their Spring Health and Wellness Community Day. We had the opportunity to engage in wonderful conversations with community members and helped connect them with county wellness resources and blue envelopes.

On Saturday, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office attended the 2024 Autism Acceptance Celebration at Mattano Park in Elizabeth. Detectives Acosta and Ruiz engaged members of the community and informed attendees of the various initiatives the Union County Prosecutor’s Office has that focus on the special needs community. Included in these initiatives, is the Union County Special Needs Registry, which is a voluntary service open to all citizens to help police officers and other emergency service personnel better assist residents with special needs in the event of an emergency. To learn more about the Union County Special Needs Registry, please visit https://lnkd.in/esc2xWZ8

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This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and a chance for the over 100,000 public safety telecommunicators working in emergency communications centers (ECCs) across the globe to be recognized for the lifesaving work they provide to more than 240 million callers every year. We at the Union County Prosecutor's Office want to acknowledge and thank the Union County Regional Communications Center and all of our municipal dispatchers for their commitment to public safety and the community.

Today, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, along with UCPO Chief of Detectives Dr. Harvey Barnwell, Community Prosecution Division Director Gina Iosim, Detectives Shameko Greene and Natasha Ruiz, Assistant Prosecutor Dalvin Adebiyi, and Public Information Officer Lauren Farinas visited KEAN University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to discussion DEI initiatives and career opportunities within the Union County Prosecutor’s Office. We would like to thank the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Assistant Vice President Phyllis Mirabella for such an incredible opportunity to connect with DEI students, staff, and career services.

Last week, UCPO Victim Witness Coordinator Kimberly Best-Parris, Detective Wendy Gutierrez, Advocate Trainee Sanielys Guerra, and Assistant Prosecutor James Brady attended the End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) Conference in San Diego, California. EVAWI inspires and educates those who respond to gender-based violence, equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to support victims and hold perpetrators accountable.

Please join us in congratulating UCPO's First Assistant Prosecutor James O. Tansey on his Outstanding Law Enforcement Executive award given by the Detectives Crime Clinic. This award recognizes his exceptional leadership and dedication to upholding the law in our community. He is a true asset to the UCPO team and we're incredibly proud of this well-deserved recognition.

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