Daniel Kinkler — Instructor Profile

About Daniel Kinkler

Daniel Kinkler has been a law enforcement officer. He started as a SLEO 2 in Ocean City, NJ before being hired as a Patrol Officer by Haddon Heights in 2012. In 2018 he was promoted to Patrol Sergeant. During his time as a Patrol Officer and Patrol Sergeant he was a member of the Zone 5 Tactical Team. In 2021, Dan was promoted to Lieutenant (detective). In 2023, he was promoted to Captain which is the rank he currently holds.

Other credentials:
•Practical Patrol Techniques In-Service Instructor at the Camden County Police Academy. This course focuses on proactive contacts such as vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle stops in suburban areas.
•Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown belt. Active practitioner for over 9 years.
•New Jersey Police Training Commission certified Defensive Tactics Instructor. Active since June of 2024.
•New Jersey Police Training Commission certified Physical Conditioning Instructor
•New Jersey Police Training Commission certified Instructor
•Code 4 Concept Police Jiu Jitsu Level 4 Instructor
•Internal Affairs Officer
•Field Training Officer
•Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement Instructor

Awards, Achievements, and Accomplishments:
•Founded the Department’s Physical Training Program in 2015
•Founded the Department’s Defensive Tactics Program in 2021
•Founded the Department’s K9 program in 2024
•Founded the Haddon Heights Police Foundation (501(c)(3) non-profit) in 2024
•Founded Practical Patrol Techniques In-Service Training in 2021
•Founded the Garnet Country Police Outreach Program
•Patrol Officer of the Year: 2013, 2014, and 2017
•Honorable Service Award in 2017
•Departmental Physical Training Awards: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2025
•Collegiate athlete at University of Delaware (Javelin and Rugby)
•Graduated with Cum Laude Honors from Rowan University
•Ranked Third in SLEO Class #39 at the Cape May County Police Academy