In recognition of his exceptional service and bravery, Mr. DeShields has received numerous accolades, including the New Jersey State Chiefs Medal of Valor.
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ, March 19, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Bruce K. DeShields has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. DeShields has dedicated over four decades to law enforcement, a testament to his enduring passion for justice and his commitment to positively impacting those he serves. Having joined the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office in Atlantic County, New Jersey, in 1989, he climbed the ranks from county investigator to sergeant of county investigators between 1998 and 2006 and lieutenant of county detectives from 2005 to 2014. Mr. DeShields has served as the captain of county investigators since 2014 and as the chief of county detectives since 2019. Apart from his work in the field, Mr. DeShields has found success as the co-owner of Superior Security Consulting LLC.
A career in the field as a part-time police officer in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1978, Mr. DeShields subsequently became a patrol officer with the Stockton Police Department between 1982 and 1983. He also had the opportunity to join the Department of Human Services Police Department, where he worked in the uniform and detective division from 1984 to 1989.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. DeShields has become an expert in various facets of law enforcement, including homicide, hostage negotiation, and narcotics investigation. He has also excelled as an academy instructor and has been instrumental in forming the Atlantic County Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team and the Atlantic County Law Enforcement Advanced Diversion Program. Additionally, Mr. DeShields has been responsible for grant writing and liaising with the U.S. Marshals Office.
Mr. DeShields’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice from Stockton University in 2006 and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2018. Moreover, he received several professional designations, making him well-qualified in his field. Among them, Mr. DeShields received Police Training Commission (PTC) certification through the Burlington County Police Academy, PTC advanced investigators certification through the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) hostage/crisis certification, certification from the New Jersey State Police Homicide School certification, and completed Narcan training.
Adding to his professional prowess, Mr. DeShields is a member of several industry-related organizations, including the New Jersey State Chiefs Association, Atlantic County Chiefs of Police Association, and the International Association of Homicide Investigators. Moreover, he was elected as the president of the State Chief of County Investigators/Detectives Association of New Jersey in 2021 and currently serves as Vice-President South for NOBLE, (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives) of New Jersey, 2023-2024.
In recognition of his exceptional service and bravery, Mr. DeShields has received numerous accolades, including the New Jersey State Chiefs Medal of Valor, the Atlantic City Police Foundation Outstanding Service Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Muslim American Law Enforcement Association, a New Jersey Police Benevolent Association Outstanding Service Award, and an FBI Service Recognition Award.
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