By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Hudson County announced that on Thursday, September 4, a member of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello stated that Captain Javier Toro, commander of the Special Victims Unit, is among the 254 law enforcement officers from 20 countries who completed the 10-week program that focuses on training in advanced communication, leadership, and physical fitness.
To be accepted to the FBI National Academy, participants must be proven professionals within their respective departments, according to Hudson County officials.
“Captain Toro is an exemplary law enforcement officer committed to public service and criminal justice,” said Acting Prosecutor Wayne Mello.
“Completing the FBI National Academy is a remarkable achievement and is reflective of Captain Toro’s professionalism and distinguished career. On behalf of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, we congratulate Captain Toro, and I am confident the experience he has gained will continue to help us better serve the residents of Hudson County.
A graduate of New Jersey City University, Captain Toro was hired by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in 2001 and earned his Master of Public Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University, HCPO officials say.
Hudson County officials said that in his tenure, he has been assigned to the Homicide Unit and has previously served as a commander with the Hudson County Rapid Deployment Force.
Captain Toro was joined at the FBI Academy by Union City Police Department Captain Walter Laurencio, HCPO officials stated.