Chief Giacomo Sacca is the Chief of Police for the City of Elizabeth and is responsible for all police operations. He is a highly experienced law enforcement professional with 28 years of experience and an impressive track record in crisis management, tactical operations, criminal intelligence, and emergency management.
In addition to his role as agency administrator, Chief Sacca is the Superintendent of the John H. Stamler Police Academy and President of the Union County Police Chief’s Association. He is also actively involved in numerous other organizations, including the board of trustees for the 313 Ancestor's Speak Project and the executive board member of the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey.
Chief Sacca is also an accomplished academic, holding a Master of Arts in Security Studies, Homeland Security and Defense from the United States Naval Postgraduate School.
In this episode…
Managing a successful career and being an engaged family member can be challenging. It is particularly true for those in demanding professions like law enforcement. The pressure of leading a police department and protecting a city can easily take over one's personal life.
However, Chief Giacomo Sacca has proven that it's possible to achieve both professional success and fulfilling family life. Despite the high-pressure nature of his job, Chief Sacca emphasizes the importance of staying present and involved with his family. He said, “If you prioritize what is important to you, then you can make it happen. You can find time. And family time came first.”
In this episode of the Family Hustle Podcast, hosts Amanda Abbou and Alec Borenstein sit down with Chief Giacomo Sacca, the Chief of Police for the City of Elizabeth and a dedicated family man, to discuss how he has achieved success in his personal and professional life. Chief Sacca shares how he has managed to work his way up to the top of the ranks, the importance of setting priorities, being present, and making time for work and family.
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