Chief Deputy
Deputy Director for Law Enforcement Services
Chester County Sheriff's Office
Chester County Department of Emergency Services
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Jason Suydam brings more than two decades of distinguished leadership experience to his Chester County Department of Emergency Services role. With a background in both the government and private sectors, he holds advanced knowledge in public safety and law enforcement operations. Suydam’s vast experience includes founding and operating Northeast Defense Systems, LLC – a security and training company serving the private and government sectors; serving as the Interim Director of the Chester County Department of Emergency Services; and serving as a crucial liaison to law enforcement agencies, as well as federal, state and regional partners as Deputy Director for Law Enforcement Services. His expertise extends to public safety training and management as a certified trainer/instructor, employee relations, budget management, fleet and vendor management, and community relations. He has received recognition from the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the United States Marshals Service. He is an active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police, and Chester County Chiefs of Police Executive Board, and he dedicates time to various executive boards and committees to ensure community and public safety.
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Chester County, PA, Manhunt/Escaped Prisoner D. Cavalcante
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM