Morris County Honors Chiefs Association Outgoing President

Published on December 11, 2024

Morris Plains Police Chief Koroski Recognized for Leading the MCPCA Through 2024

Commissioners Tayfun Selen, Thomas Mastrangelo, Commissioner Director Christine Myers, Commissioner Douglas Cabana, Morris Plains Police Chief Michael Koroski, Commissioner Deputy Director Stephen Shaw, Commissioners John Krickus and Deborah Smith. The Morris County Board of County Commissioners honored Morris Plains Police Chief Michael Koroski for his leadership and service as the 2024 President of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association (MCPCA) today during the association’s annual holiday luncheon at the Park Savoy Estate in Florham Park.

Under his guidance, Chief Koroski helped advance the MCPCA’s mission to unify law enforcement efforts and elevate professional standards, in addition to enhancing training and techniques to improve crime prevention, detection, and prosecution across Morris County.

“Chief Koroski’s leadership and more than two decades of dedicated service to Morris Plains have made a tremendous impact on Morris County’s law enforcement community,” said Commissioner Douglas Cabana, presenting a framed Resolution of Honor alongside his fellow County Commissioners.

View Photos from the 2024 Annual Police Chiefs Association Luncheon

The MCPCA named Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney as its 2025 president and honored John Sette, Chairman of Morris County Crimestoppers, as “Honorary Chief” of the association during the luncheon.

Chief Koroski and Sette were also praised and presented formal awards by Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally and First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood on behalf of Prosecutor Robert Carroll and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, and Rockaway Borough Police Chief Conrad Pepperman on behalf of State Sen. Anthony Bucco (Morris-25).

Chief Koroski joined the Morris Plains Police Department in 2001 and served in every rank before becoming Chief of Police on April 1, 2020. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s in leadership and public administration from Centenary University, is a graduate of the Rutgers Certified Public Manager Program and is an accredited Chief by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.

The Patriots’ Path Council of the Boy Scouts of America awarded him the Morris Lifetime Achievement Award earlier this year for his community service and embodying the Scout Oath and Law.

“It has been a privilege to work alongside some of the finest law enforcement leaders in New Jersey. The success of this Association is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of its members,” said Chief Koroski.

The event included the installation of other members of the MCPCA’s 2025 Executive Board:

Vice President: Florham Park Police Chief Joseph Orlando
Vice President At Large: Morris Plains Police Chief Michael Koroski
Sergeant at Arms: Madison Police Chief John Miscia
Treasurer: Wharton Police Chief David Young
Secretary: Hanover Police Chief Michael Loock

Sheriff James Gannon and Chief Michael Koroski.

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Photo 1: (l-r) Commissioners Tayfun Selen, Thomas Mastrangelo, Commissioner Director Christine Myers, Commissioner Douglas Cabana, Morris Plains Police Chief Michael Koroski, Commissioner Deputy Director Stephen Shaw, Commissioners John Krickus and Deborah Smith.

Photo 2: (l-r) Sheriff James Gannon and Chief Michael Koroski.