Roebling Resident Honored
Michael Kovacs Named JJC Correction Officer of the Year

From left: Brigite Mitchell-Morton, Director, Office of Secure Care; Howard L. Beyer, JJC Executive Director; Jack Cuttre, Superintendent, New Jersey Training School; Craig Farr; Chief, New Jersey Training School; Michael Kovacs, Senior Correction Officer; and Rodney Morris, President, Local 367

MONROE TWP - The New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) recently honored Michael Kovacs as one of five 2005 Correction Officer of the Year recipients. This award is bestowed annually upon one officer from each of the JJC's five secure facilities. Recipients of this award are selected based on outstanding job performance, exemplary work records, and service to their communities.

Senior Correction Officer Kovacs began his career at the New Jersey Training School in 1985, where he has spent his entire law enforcement career. He currently serves as a Vocational Officer. In this role, Senior Correction Officer Kovacs supervises residents participating in vocational programs, including graphic arts and culinary classes, and controls ingress and egress to the vocational building.

"Through his professionalism on the job and his commitment to his community, Correction Officer Robert Kovacs has proven to be a role model and mentor for the juvenile residents in JJC facilities, as well for young people in his community," said Howard L. Beyer, Executive Director, JJC. "The JJC is committed to realizing the potential of the young people in its care and helping them change the direction of their futures. Our dedicated and experienced law enforcement staff play a critical role in fulfilling this mission."

Officer Kovacs is married to Jane, his wife, of 24 years. They are the proud parents of Nathan and Kristen. Officer Kovacs has been an active member of his community having devoted time to the Roebling Fire and Rescue Squad and having served as a trustee for the Policeman's Benevolent Association.

The JJC employs approximately 500 law enforcement officers.

For more information on the JJC, please visit www.njjjc.com