Meet The team
THAT DELIVERS REAL-WORLD RESULTS
When you train with Pangaro, you train with the best in the field. Our team brings decades of real-world law enforcement experience to every course — so you're not just learning the material, you're learning from the people who've mastered it.
A highly decorated 27-year law enforcement veteran, enjoyed a distinguished career in public safety as a criminal investigator, supervisor, and mentor. As his agency’s lead training instructor and a certified NJ Police Training Commission instructor, he has shaped the next generation of officers. A Department of Homeland Security-trained Threat assessor and certified crime prevention officer, he continues training police officers across the USA. Lt. Pangaro has developed nationally recognized, award-winning safety and security and investigative training programs for Law Enforcement, Schools, and Businesses, including De-Escalation, Interview skills, and criminal Investigations. Pangaro Training programs are known for delivering dynamic, real-world training to officers and schools.
lt. joseph pangaro
For over a decade, he has designed hands-on training covering investigations, anti-drug awareness, cyberbullying, interview techniques, and violence response. His expertise extends to writing for The FBI Worldwide Magazine, NJ COPS, Blue Magazine, and as a published author for Blue 360 Media. He has also been featured in national media for his insights on school security. Since 2008, he has conducted Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessments (TVRAs) for schools and businesses, later serving as Director of School Safety and Security for a large school district in New Jersey. Through ongoing training with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Education, Lt. Pangaro remains at the forefront of best practices, ensuring the safety of children, teachers, staff, and officers.
Deputy Chief barry cohen
Deputy Chief Barry Cohen is a highly accomplished professional with over 25 years of progressive experience in law enforcement. Dep. Chief Cohen excels in the management, development, and motivation of teams. His career is marked by an exceptional record in administering critical departmental initiatives, policies, and procedures. He possesses expertise in conducting thorough interviews and investigations, performing threat assessments, and managing critical incidents. He is effective in the seamless coordination with Federal, State, and County agencies on managing incidents. He is an effective communicator in preparing and delivering comprehensive written reports, along with developing and presenting training programs to both management and support staff.
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Fast, focused, 1-hour tactical training on topics like courtroom testimony, stress response, and use-of-force reporting.
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