Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp Announces New County Critical Infrastructure Coordinator

Published on January 14, 2019

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief of Investigations Stephen F. Wilson, Jr. announce the hiring and swearing in of Patrick Owens as the Morris County Critical Infrastructure Coordinator. He will be assigned to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Intelligence/Homeland Security Unit within the Special Operations Division.

Patrick has been a member of law enforcement for the past 35 years. He began his career as a patrol officer with the South Brunswick Police Department, where he was promoted through the ranks to the position of Captain. Following his time with the South Brunswick Police Department, Patrick worked with the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office as the Risk Mitigation Planner. For the last four years, he has served as the State Critical Infrastructure Coordinator for the State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.

As the Morris County Critical Infrastructure Coordinator, Patrick will conduct security assessments of facilities throughout Morris County. The assessments will be conducted on churches, synagogues, other religious facilities, schools, hospitals, and other public buildings that make up the infrastructure of the county. The goal of the security assessments is to ensure that all facilities throughout Morris County are as safe and secure as possible from all potential threats.

Prosecutor Knapp said, Patrick Owens' long and accomplished career in law enforcement has made him the perfect candidate to fulfill the duties of such an important position in our office. We at the Morris County Prosecutor's Office are excited to have him join us as the County Critical Infrastructure Coordinator.

From left: CAP Brad Seabury, Lt. Jan Monrad, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, Morris County Critical Infrastructure Coordinator Patrick Owens, Chief of Investigations Stephen F. Wilson, Jr., and FAP Tom Zelante.

Inquiries concerning this press release should be directed to Public Information Officer Peter DiGennaro at pressinquiry@co.morris.nj.us or 973-829-8159.