Daren Dooley

About Daren Dooley

Senior public safety and healthcare security executive with 30+ years of progressive leadership experience spanning law enforcement, healthcare security, emergency management, and enterprise risk mitigation.Proven track record of leading large, multi-disciplinary teams in complex, high-risk environments, with a focus on building modern, intelligence-driven security programs that enhance safety, operational resilience, and organizational performance. Expertise includes workplace violence prevention, emergency management, security technology integration, investigations, and regulatory compliance.Recognized for driving organizational transformation—aligning security strategy with enterprise goals, strengthening safety culture, and implementing scalable solutions that reduce risk and improve response capabilities across healthcare systems and public sector organizations.Trusted leader known for integrity, transparency, and collaboration, with extensive experience partnering with executive leadership and law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.Active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, and ASIS International. Executive Board Member of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety. Past President of the Chiefs of County Detectives Association of New Jersey and the Atlantic County Association of Chiefs of Police.Credentials include Accredited Command Executive – Chief of Police (Advanced), Certified Chief Law Enforcement Executive, Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA), graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy and NJSACOP West Point Command and Leadership Academy.

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President, Department of Public Safety at Atlanticare Health System

   AtlantiCare

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Senior executive responsible for enterprise-wide public safety, security operations, and emergency management across AtlantiCare Health System, including multiple medical centers and ambulatory locations.Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all security functions, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Direct the execution of the Security Management Plan and Emergency Management Program, with a focus on risk reduction, operational resilience, and a proactive safety culture.Co-chair the Workplace Violence Prevention Committee and lead the implementation of a comprehensive, system-wide Workplace Violence Prevention Program—enhancing staff safety, early intervention, and coordinated response capabilities.Oversee budgeting, workforce management, and policy development while driving continuous improvement across security operations, technology integration, and training programs.Serve as the primary liaison with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, fostering strong partnerships to support incident response, investigations, and community safety initiatives.Under my leadership, the security program earned the prestigious Program of Distinction from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety, recognizing excellence in healthcare security operations. Additionally, I hold the Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) designation.

Education

• Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy

  241st Session, Law Enforcement Executive Training

  2010

• Saint Joseph's University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

  1995 — 1998

• Salisbury University

  Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Psychology

  1988 — 1992