He is also a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy of Quantico, Virginia and the National Sheriff's Institute of Longmont, Colorado. S heriff Rochford's reputation as an effective manager and leader has continued in the Morris County Sheriff's Office where he has substantially reduced cost without loss of services. Sheriff Rochford reorganized and downsized the agency, which resulted in annual savings of over one million dollars. M orris County encompasses 478 square miles of rapidly growing commercial and residential land, and has a population of 470,000 residents. In addition the Sheriff's Office is responsible for providing courthouse security, processing warrants, foreclosures, sheriff's sales, and care and custody of approximately 280 inmates at the new Morris County Correctional facility.
Accreditation is a coveted award that symbolizes professionalism, excellence, and competence.
T here are 3,093 Sheriff's Offices in the United States and only 55 have been awarded accreditation. Rochford credits the professionalism and dedication of his officers and employees for being able to achieve this prestigious award. He is also on the advisory boards of the Dean and Betty Gallo Prostate Cancer Institute at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Noah's Ark Animal Welfare Shelter. Sheriff Rochford is a lifelong resident of Morris County and resides in Denville with his wife Diana. Go Back to home page 2001, Morris County Sheriff's Office, Morristown, New Jersey.