Helping Over 1 Million Students and Parents Stay Safe Online. Book Lt. Tom Rich Today
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About Detective
👮♂️ Law Enforcement Career
• 28‑year veteran of the Summit Police Department, Tom Rich has worn many hats: starting as a Patrol Officer, evolving through roles as Detective, Juvenile Detective, Juvenile Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant, and Detective Sergeant .
• His experience as Detective Lieutenant, Detective Sergeant and Juvenile Detective honed his investigative skills and deepened his understanding of youth challenges and community dynamics.
Lieutenant Tom Rich
Keynote Speaker/ Cybersafety Expert / Lieutenant
Lieutenant Tom Rich is a distinguished law enforcement professional, cyber‑safety advocate, and seasoned keynote speaker active across the United States and Canada. Based in Summit, New Jersey, he is currently a Lieutenant with the Summit Police Department, marking a recent promotion from Sergeant to recognize his leadership and community impact .
💻 Cyber-safety & Public Speaking
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Tom is nationally recognized as a cyber‑safety expert, the founder of AlwaysConnected.org, and a key spokesperson.
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Over 700 events delivered to more than 1 million students and parents across the U.S. and Canada.
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Topics include cyberbullying, social media misuse, safe online habits, digital footprints, and real-life consequences—always delivered in an age‑appropriate and engaging manner.
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Featured expert on media outlets such as Good Morning America, CNN, and Fox News. Also appeared in televised interviews such as Steve Adubato’s segment “Sgt. Tom Rich Works to Keep Kids Safe from Cyberbullying”.
📈 Promotion & Community Leadership
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Promoted to Detective Lieutenant and now is the Commander of the Detective Bureau.
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His ascent reflects a rare blend of frontline policing, digital education, and leadership—a role model for integrating traditional law enforcement with 21st-century public engagement.
🎤 Speaking Style & Impact
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His presentations are candid, anecdotal, and interactive. Students appreciate his relatability: “he understood what it’s like to be a teenager… learned a lot about internet safety” .
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Parents receive the “raw truth” about kids online, while educators and law enforcement learn tools to foster positive digital communities .
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His central message: “You have the power to make a difference”—urging youth to speak up against cyberbullying and misuse of technology .
MAS (Public Administration - Fairleigh Dickinson University)
Detective Lieutenant Tom Rich stands as a dynamic public servant: a trusted law enforcement leader and Nationwide advocate for online safety.
His journey from frontline policing to digital educator underscores an unwavering commitment to protecting both the streets and our digital spaces—truly making a difference, one community at a time
