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Seasoned law enforcement professional with 26+ years of leadership in public safety, investigations, and legal compliance. Recognized for advancing law enforcement education at the state, national, and international levels, with almost two decades of experience training personnel across agencies. Proven ability to develop culturally responsive programs, crisis response strategies, and community-focused action plans. Expertise in academic collaboration, active shooter instruction, and mentoring underserved populations. Skilled in policy development, cross-agency partnerships, and promoting institutional security and equity.
Biography
Background and Career
Cecil M. Boone is currently the EOF First Year Counselor and Retention Specialist. His goal is to bring everything that he has learned from his 26-year career in law enforcement to enhance his role as a guidance counselor and educator. Boone's expertise while in law enforcement spans a wide array of criminal investigations, including Major Crimes, Gangs and Narcotics, insurance/Medicaid fraud, motor vehicle crimes, financial crimes, professional standards/internal affairs, and homeland security.
Specialized Experience
Boone's profound experience in narcotics investigations is marked by his involvement in various facets, including working as a Task Force Officer (TFO) with law enforcement entities such as the New Jersey State Police, New Jersey’s Twenty-one (21) Counties Prosecutor’s Office, HIDTA/DEA, FBI, OHS, and ATF.
As a dedicated educator, Boone has served as an instructor and support staff. His current assignment at the Motor Vehicle Commission Unit involves overseeing investigations and operations, especially those conducted undercover, to secure intelligence regarding crimes against the Motor Vehicle Commission.
Contributions to Law Enforcement and Community
Boone's commitment extends beyond investigations, focusing on developing programming that fosters positive relationships between law enforcement and the community. His efforts in outreach have significantly enhanced awareness of law enforcement services and resources, contributing to the recruitment and retention of law enforcement personnel.
His role as a resilience officer and mental health advocate addresses the critical issue of mental health distress and suicide within the law enforcement community, emphasizing Boone's holistic approach to law enforcement and community well-being.
Educational Achievements
Boone's academic credentials are as impressive as his professional experience. He completed his Doctorate in Education at Seton Hall University's College of Education and Human Services by the Fall of 2025, following his Education Specialist Degree in 2021 and his Master of Arts in Police Graduate Studies in 2019. Boone also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics/Political Science from Bucknell University.
Teaching and Mentorship
A fervent instructor and mentor, Boone has significantly contributed to the education and development of undercover narcotic officers in New Jersey through his work with the U.N.I.T School since 2016. He also coordinates the Division of Criminal Justice Internship Program, guiding students in pursuing careers in law enforcement and related fields.
In addition to his role in active-shooting training, Boone serves as an instructor for the TOP GUN and Undercover Narcotics Initiative Training (U.N.I.T.) schools, focusing on the essential skills required of narcotic law enforcement officers in New Jersey. His teaching emphasizes ethical and professional standards, and he actively recruits and mentors students in partnership with colleges and universities throughout the state.
Legacy
Cecil M. Boone's career and educational pursuits showcase a profound commitment to law enforcement, community engagement, and education. His diverse roles and experiences make him an invaluable asset to the field and an inspiring figure for aspiring law enforcement professionals.
Areas of Expertise
- Law Enforcement Expert - DCJ Standard Operating Procedures Specialist - Expert Investigator - Public Speaker/Educator
- Emotional Intelligence - FBI/US Armed Forces/NJ Department of Human Services Trained - Cultural Sensitivity
- Training & Development - Strong Communication - Relationship Building - Action Plan Development - Resilience
- Instructor Recruitment and Retention - Specialist Investigations and Legal Compliance - Academic Affairs and Access
- Initiatives - Information Security Outreach and Communication Risk - Sports Program Management and Student Development
Career Profile
EOF FIRST YEAR ENGAGEMENT & RETENTION SPECIALIST
Georgian Court University, EOF Program (12/2025 - Present)
The First-Year EOF Engagement & Retention Specialist provides comprehensive academic, personal, and career support to first-year EOF scholars, with a focus on transition stability, academic persistence, social and emotional development, and retention into the second year. The role integrates high-touch advising, early intervention strategies, and data-informed retention planning to promote student success.
state and county grand juries. Recognized for sound judgment and leadership in high-pressure environments.
07/2024 - EOF Summer Session Resilience Workshop and Leadership Training. A three-day workshop focusing on using your personal strengths to maximize performance opportunities through self-awareness and identity realization.
08/2025 – EOF Summer Session Resilience Workshop and Leadership Training. A five-day workshop focusing on using your personal strengths to maximize performance opportunities through self-awareness and identity realization.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Holistic House & Community Healing Foundation (HHCF) (08/2024 - Present)
Co-Owner of a nonprofit organization providing mentoring, behavioral health support, and family-centered programming to youths and families across Mercer County and throughout New Jersey virtually.
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY | 1998-2024
“Awarded a series of promotions culminating in Sergeant Detective State Investigator.”
DETECTIVE SERGEANT STATE INVESTIGATOR
Division of Criminal Justice/ Outreach/ Recruitment (07/2021- 07/2024)
Developing and implementing programming that creates positive relationships between law enforcement and the community. Using outreach to increase awareness of law enforcement services and resources provided to the community. Applying the concept of outreach to enhance the recruitment and retention of law enforcement personnel. These activities include community meetings, college and university employment fairs, and social media campaigns.
DETECTIVE STATE INVESTIGATOR II | Ewing, NJ (12/2005 - 07/2021)
Division of Criminal Justice/Motor Vehicle Commission
Collaborate with the Deputy Attorney General, complete investigations of motor vehicle statutes, and misconduct of motor vehicle employees. Execute thorough trial preparation, testify in state/federal courts in criminal trials, and appear before state and county grand juries. Recognized for sound judgment and leadership in high-pressure environments.
- Active Field Training Officer, training new detectives in standard operating procedures, policies, and directives of the Division of Criminal Justice, known as a highly skilled mentor and instructor.
- Key investigator: identify sources of information, conduct interviews to gather intelligence, and identify suspects, which results in the establishment of investigations.
- Execute multi-agency criminal investigations, partnering with state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies through strong communication and collaboration.
- Address elevated rates of mental health distress /suicide within the law enforcement community, perform as a resilience officer and mental health advocate for 600+ officers in two years, settle emotional distress, and assist in locating appropriate mental health treatment.
- Lead supervisor in a six-person team of detectives to create a database and collate evidence to present to the Deputy Attorney General of New Jersey and the State Supreme Appellate Court database in six months and submit it to the Deputy Attorney General of New Jersey.
STATE INVESTIGATOR III | Trenton, New Jersey (1/2002-12/2005)
Major Narcotics Bureau
Operated on a special task force with the combined efforts of the Division of Criminal Justice and State Police to serve as the Attorney General's coordinating agent in New Jersey’s narcotics enforcement, policies, and initiatives.
- Investigated and prosecuted major narcotics networks, performing specialized narcotics enforcement strategies that secured department success.
- Executed multiple undercover roles/wiretaps for US Customs, extended assignments in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)-highly skilled in cross-departmental collaboration and project management.
- Identified case issues and evidence, based on analysis of charges, complaints, and allegations of violations, that certified accurate and on-time reports to establish standards.
Additional Career Experience
STATE INVESTIGATOR IV | Trenton, New Jersey (12/1998-1/2002)
Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor/Records and Identification Bureau
CIVIL INVESTIGATOR | Trenton, New Jersey (02/1998-12/1998)
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance/Insurance Fraud Division
Teaching Profile
U.N.I.T School-Undercover Narcotic Investigative Training (01/2016-07/ 2024)
- Trainer and instructor assisting and supporting the education and development of narcotic undercover officers in New Jersey.
Division of Criminal Justice Internship Program Coordinator (01/2013-07/ 2024)
- Primary point of contact for students interested in applying to the DCJ internship program.
- Educate on the process of law enforcement and boost undergraduate studies in Criminal Justice, and legal studies related to forensic or technical fields of study.
- Offer feedback to undergraduate/graduate students and teachers on the performance of the interns.
Active Shooting Training (03/2012-07/ 2024)
- Instruct, train, and respond to law enforcement professionals within the State of New Jersey on preparedness for active shooting incidents.
TOP GUN Instructor (01/2008-07/ 2024)
- Initiative instructor and staff teaching fundamental/basic instructions for narcotic cases via the New Jersey Police Training Commission, teaching the required course for all narcotic law enforcement officers in New Jersey.
- Lead and train 1000+ law enforcement officers in 10 years, enable officers to behave ethically and professionally as they interact with the public, and prepare for field placement.
- Recruit/mentor students in partnership with colleges and universities in New Jersey and increase student interest. Recruited 300+ students into the Division of Criminal Justice Internship Program and mentored 10% of students into law enforcement positions in five years.
Education
Doctor of Education | College of Education and Human Services | Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ | Fall 2025
Education Specialist Degree | College of Education and Human Services | Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ | 2021
Master of Arts Degree-Police Graduate Studies | Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ | 2019
Bachelor of Arts Degree-Economics/Political Science | Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA