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Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli

Peter J. Corvelli Jr. proudly serves as the Sheriff of Union County, NJ.

10/12/2026

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Sergeant Richard Andrews Jr. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and fellow officers during this difficult time. Please keep his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

10/09/2026

Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli attended the Union County Board of County Commissioner Italian Flag Raising Ceremony at the Union County Courthouse joining Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph Bodek, Commissioner Lourdes Leon Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, Surrogate Christopher Hudak. Undersheriff Victor Manata; Elizabeth Police Chief Sacca; members of the Union County Sheriff’s Office and Elizabeth Police Department; honored guests; and members of the public.

The ceremony celebrated Italian heritage and recognized the rich cultural traditions and contributions of the Italian-American community. The event also provided an opportunity for local officials, law enforcement representatives, and community members to come together in recognition of the heritage and traditions that continue to enrich Union County.

09/20/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of retired Union County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant George Valladares.

Lt. Valladares served the people of Union County for many years with dedication and integrity, and left a mark on everyone who worked alongside him. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the many members of the law enforcement community who knew and respected him.

Details of the arrangements to follow.

09/12/2026

Today on National Women in Law Enforcement Day, the Union County Sheriff’s Office proudly recognizes the women who serve our communities with courage, professionalism, integrity and compassion.

We thank the dedicated women in law enforcement for their commitment, leadership and service each and every day. Your contributions strengthen our agency and the communities we are honored to serve.

08/24/2026

Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli announced that Dr. Cesar DePaço has donated $3,800 to provide a ballistic vest for K9 Kona, helping protect the patrol-trained K9 during deployments throughout Union County.

The donation follows Dr. DePaço’s recent visit to the Union County Sheriff’s Office canine facility, where he met K9 Kona and learned more about the work of the K9 Unit. The unit serves all 21 municipalities in Union County and provides mutual aid to law enforcement agencies throughout New Jersey.

“We are extremely grateful to Dr. DePaço for once again supporting K9 Kona and the important work of our K9 Unit,” said Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli. “His generosity made it possible for us to bring Kona into our agency, and this latest donation will help ensure that Kona is properly protected while serving alongside our officers. This continued commitment to the safety of our K9 partners and the communities they serve is sincerely appreciated.”

Dr. DePaço previously donated $10,500 for the purchase of K9 Kona. After completing months of extensive training and earning certification, K9 Kona was officially placed into service as a member of the Union County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit.

The ballistic vest will provide K9 Kona with an additional layer of protection while assisting Sheriff’s Officers during patrol duties and other law enforcement operations.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. DePaço and the DePaço Foundation for their continued generosity, dedication to public safety and support of the officers and K9 partners who serve Union County.

08/18/2026

We proudly celebrated the graduation of 120 Union County middle and high school students from the 2026 Youth Police Academy!

Coordinated by Lieutenant Tara Halpin, Officer Zachary Esparra, and Detective Joseph Florio, the program provided participants with a unique, hands-on introduction to the many aspects of law enforcement and public safety.

Throughout the academy, recruits participated in training and demonstrations involving CPR, K9 operations, motor vehicle defensive driving, arrest procedures, crime scene processing, defensive tactics, and team-building exercises.

The program also provided students with the opportunity to meet and learn from the dedicated men and women of several partner agencies, including the Union County Fire Academy, Union County Prosecutor’s Office, Union County SWAT Team, Elizabeth Police Department, New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Police, and Scotch Plains EMS.

At the graduation ceremony, each participant received a graduation packet and commemorative plaque recognizing their successful completion of the academy. Special recognition was also awarded to recruits Gabriel Pinto, Mikaela Ricardo, and Taylor Miller for their outstanding achievements during the program.

I congratulate all 120 graduates and thanks Lieutenant Halpin, Officer Esparra, Detective Florio, the participating agencies, and everyone who helped make this year’s Youth Police Academy a tremendous success.

We are proud to provide opportunities that encourage young people to develop leadership skills, build confidence, strengthen teamwork, and gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the important work performed by law enforcement and public safety professionals throughout Union County

08/05/2026

Message from Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli regarding Phone Scams

We’ve received reports of an ongoing phone scam in which callers are impersonating Sheriff’s Officers, demanding payment for service of process and/or “missed jury duty”.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office will never call and demand payment over the phone for any reason, not for service of process, jury duty, gift card, wire transfer or cryptocurrency.

If you get a call like this, hang up. Don’t give out personal or financial information. If you want to verify someone as a UCSO officer, call the UCSO directly at 908-527-4450.

Please share this with friends and family, especially anyone who may be a target for this kind of call. If you believe you’ve been contacted by a scammer, report it to the Union County Sheriff’s Office or your local police department’s non-emergency line.

07/14/2026

The Union County Sheriff’s Office Summer Internship Program continues to provide students with valuable, hands-on insight into the many facets of law enforcement.

This week, our interns visited the Elizabeth Police Department, where they received an informative tour and learned about the department’s specialized units, daily operations, and the vital role its officers play in serving the City of Elizabeth.

We sincerely thank Chief Giacomo Sacca and the members of the Elizabeth Police Department for welcoming our interns and generously sharing their knowledge, experience, and dedication to public service. Partnerships like this help educate, motivate, and inspire the next generation of law enforcement professionals.

07/10/2026

On behalf of the entire Union County Sheriff’s Office, we wish our six newest recruits the very best of luck as they officially begin their training at the Police Academy today.

We are proud to have each of you join the Union County Sheriff’s Office family. Stay focused, work hard, support one another, and remember that everyone here is rooting for your success every step of the way.

Good luck, recruits! We look forward to welcoming you back as Union County Sheriff’s Officers.

07/06/2026

Welcome to the Union County Sheriff’s Office!

Sheriff Peter Corvelli proudly welcomed six new Sheriff’s Officer recruits to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, officially swearing them in during a ceremony surrounded by family, friends, and members of the agency.

Please join us in congratulating our newest recruits:

🔹 Emily Toms – Roselle Park
🔹 Tyler Mekovetz – Clark
🔹 Mauricio Rivera – Elizabeth
🔹 Joseph Grzybowski – Springfield
🔹 Brandon Pires – Kenilworth
🔹 Sean Rekatsinas – Linden

The recruits will now prepare to attend the John H. Stamler Police Academy, where they will receive the training and education needed to serve and protect the residents of Union County with professionalism, integrity, and dedication.

Sheriff Corvelli congratulated each recruit on reaching this important milestone and wished them success as they begin this next chapter in their law enforcement careers.

Congratulations to our newest recruits! We look forward to welcoming you back as sworn Sheriff’s Officers serving the people of Union County.

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908-527-4450

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http://ucnj.org/sheriff/

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