Captain Thomas Rizzo — Instructor Profile
About Captain Thomas Rizzo
Thomas Rizzo began his law enforcement career in December of 2001, as a Patrolman with the Middlesex Borough Police Department (NJ). In 2004, Rizzo was hired by the Howell Township Police Department (NJ), where he is currently serving as the Investigations Division Commander at the rank of Captain.
Thomas Rizzo formulated Howell Township Police Department’s first Criminal Suppression Unit, where he has participated in a variety of search warrant executions, intra/inter-agency collaborations, and take-downs of distributors. Rizzo received a B.S. from the University of Central Florida in Criminal Justice, and an M.A. from Seton Hall University in Human Resource Training & Development.
Thomas Rizzo graduated the NJSACOP Command & Leadership Academy in 2009 and was invited to return as an Instructor of Group Leadership Theories. Rizzo has been both a Police Academy and Department Instructor. He has been an Adjunct Professor with New Jersey City University Schools of Management, Criminal Justice, and Professional Securities Studies since 2012, while also teaching for Rutgers School of Public Affairs & Administration (2018) and Fairleigh Dickinson University (2019). Thomas Rizzo takes great pride in the constant pursuit of leading by example, while consistently being a student of human behavior. Rizzo has quickly become an incredibly sought after instructor.
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Recent Reviews
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Tom was very personable and dynamic; he had a lot to pass on to us. I entered the class believing I was a good supervisor, but I now feel I have a lot more tools to better lead and support my officers.
The instructor makes the class. His energy is contagious and keeps you involved
Great class!
Tom Rizzo taught an excellent class He’s very passionate and extremely motivated to provide leadership and life guidance. I would highly recommend this course to anyone considering.
Phenomenal display of leadership, knowledge and competency.
A wonderful course which should be made part of the 3 week supervisor school.
Incredible class. Great information for a new supervisor to make a difference!
The instructor & material were relevant and presented in an entertaining manner.
Very informative, very well taught and I would definitely attend again if given the opportunity. Lots of good and relatable information
Great course
Big fan of Tom, wish I could send my admin to his class but “you can’t put a crown on a clown and expect a king.” Lol
This is truly the most enjoyable, entertaining, compelling course that I have attended in 18 years.