Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane is a man who likes to be involved in finding solutions to issues and develop procedures to make his police department and others more efficient and effective within their communities. Several weeks ago, his role as a law enforcement professional grew a bit.

On July 1, Dellane took on the role of president of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, moving up the ladder from his previous role as first vice president.

“It’s something I’ve always had my eye on,” said Dellane, now in his seventh year as the head of command for the…