Aspirant Consulting Group is proud to announce the addition of Captain Raymond A. Cogan III (Ret.) to our New Jersey Accreditation & Policy Team as an Accreditation Specialist. Captain Cogan brings more than 26 years of distinguished law-enforcement service and a proven record of excellence in policy development, accreditation management, and organizational leadership. Throughout his career with the Winslow Township Police Department, Captain Cogan served as Accreditation Man

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Aspirant Consulting Group, a leader in providing comprehensive services to police departments in Pennsylvania, proudly announces the...

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