The Speaker

Director Quovella M. Spruill is the NOBLE New Jersey Chapter’s Executive Vice President. Director Spruill presently serves as the first Public Safety Director of the Franklin Police Department, in the Township of Franklin (Somerset), New Jersey. She manages a department of approximately 125 law enforcement and civilian personnel.

Director Quovella M. Spruill recently retired from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office in Newark, New Jersey as the first female Chief of Detectives. She is a graduate of New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) graduating with an Engineering Degree in Environmental Science; and she obtained a master’s degree from Seton Hall University majoring in Human Resources Training and Development. She was one of the youngest managers in the City of Newark, during that period she was recognized as one of Ebony magazine’s “30 Future Leaders Under 30”.

Director Spruill served over thirty years in government and law enforcement. During her tenure in the Prosecutor’s Office, she commanded and served in multiple units, including Internal Affairs, Corruption, Bias Crimes, Homicide, Training and many other assignments.

She is an adjunct professor at Rutgers University and DeVry University, instructing courses in Criminal Justice and Human Resources.

Director Spruill has extensive experience in consulting and training for law enforcement recruits, municipal law enforcement, corrections, within New Jersey and out of state law enforcement personnel. As a tireless public servant and a trailblazer, Director Spruill has been tasked with serving her community in a variety of capacities as she continues to smash those glass ceilings!

The Workshop

The Importance of Racial Impact Studies : Wednesday, October 09, 2024 10:30A

Diversity and inclusion are under attack within cities, states, and even trusted institutions. How will this impact your community? Your constituents? This country?

The recognition and prioritization of diversity and inclusion play a crucial role in shaping the experiences and outcomes of individuals, communities, and the entire country.

Racial Impact Studies are the pathway toward more inclusive policies. This discussion highlights the importance of racial impact studies and policies that foster a more equitable and just legal and policy framework. Participants will learn the elements, opportunities, and legacy of racial impact studies for our generation and the next.