Richard Puschel has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement including serving as a police lieutenant for the Union County Police Department from 1982 to 2014. He supervised various units including the bomb squad and was trained in explosives investigation and hazardous device handling. Puschel has trained law enforcement across the state and country in explosives recognition and response. He also served as a councilman for Linden, New Jersey from 2008 to 2011.

1. Richard Puschel
1525 Cornell Drive, Linden, NJ 07036
Education:
 North Bergen High School,
North Bergen, New Jersey
Graduated in 1971
 Jersey City State College
Jersey City, New Jersey
2 years; Major-Criminal Justice
 Hazardous Devices School; Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville, Alabama (B-1-89)
 Attended numerous classes on terrorism,
Infrastructure protection, large vehicle bombs, identifying PBIED.
Job Experience:
March 2, 1982–June 1, 2014 Union County Police Department
Title held: As Police Lieutenant I supervised the following until my retirement:
Heavy truck enforcement
Emergency Services
Commander of the UC Bomb Squad
Commander Fire Investigation Unit
Commander Fatal Crash Investigation/reconstruction
 Worked as a patrol officer for four (4) years
 In 1986 assigned to the detective bureau for nine (9) years doing various investigations and in
1988 was awarded “Detective of the Year” by the Union County Prosecutors. For excellent
reports and court testimony.
 Arson investigator from 1986 to present.
 Was promoted to Sergeant and supervised the patrol division.
 In 1988 attended the Hazardous Devices School, Huntsville Alabama and was trained to be a
bomb technician.
 Trained law enforcement personnel, educators in bomb threat management and response to
terrorist attacks
 Transferred to the traffic bureau 1992 to supervisor and assist in training personnel in emergency
responses and traffic enforcement.
 Implemented infrastructure protection programs throughout Union County. (ie: Conoco Phillips
refinery).
 Work with the F.B.I, ATF&E,Federal Air Marshalls, TSA and D.H.S. to train and make proficient
law enforcement within Union County and through the state in IED/explosive recognition
 An elected member and Chairman of Communications for the National Bomb Squad Commanders
Advisory Board (NBSCAB) and given the honor to represent bomb squads from Maine to West
Virginia. (2000-2010).

2.  Help to establish through NBSCAB,training for first responders in the United States to effectively
respond to suicide bombers and Large Vehicle IED’s.
 Make recommendations to our I.P team, which is made up of Federal agencies to get funding for
research and development of standards for all equipment utilized by civilian bomb squads
throughout the United States.
 Member of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI.org)
 Over the last twenty two (24) years as a bomb technician and bomb commander for fifteen (15)
years have responded to EWR and Elizabeth seaport, knowing the vulnerabilities and operations.
2008 to2011
Councilman for Linden, New Jersey
Relevant Experience:
 Oversee the activities and operations of the County Public Safety Department including law
enforcement, Emergency Management, Division of Weights and Measures,disaster responses,
community problem solving, code enforcement, general community support services,
infrastructure protection planning and related support services.
 Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and
developments in the field of law enforcement, crime prevention, Emergency Management, and
related support services; incorporate new developments as appropriate.
 Coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies.
 Plan, organize, direct and coordinate, through various levels of line and staff officers, executives,
managers and supervisors, the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to maximum
performance and high morale.
 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior County management, members
of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and officials of other local, state and national organizations.
 Exercise judgment and discretion in devising and installing departmental rules and regulations.
 Delegate the authority to subordinates necessary to complete responsibilities in varied
departmental activities.
 Determine if departmental standards, objectives and goals are being met and to redirect priorities
as necessary.
 Work effectively with elected officials, other County departments and staff, other public agencies
and the general public.
 Establish goals and objectives with an innovative approach to solving public safety problems.