Officer Matthew Melchionda, 31, of the Watchung, New Jersey Police Department was killed March 8th as the result of an automobile accident while following a suspicious vehicle.
Officer Melchionda had served his department for 6 years. He is survived by his wife.
About Gary Smith
Chief Smith has served over 31 years in the criminal justice field. He is currently a consultant assisting public and private organizations better establish community goals and ethical conduct with the members of their organizations. Chief Smith serves as a facilitator, lecturer, professor and other capacities both inside and outside the criminal justice field.
