Mr. Barcliff began his Corrections career in 1970 as a Correction Officer in Essex County, New Jersey. He was assigned to the Main Jail in Newark, New Jersey. In 1986 he was the first Correction Officer in Essex County to receive the Officer of the Year Award. Ed also was the first Correction Officer in the State of New Jersey to receive national recognition and to be ranked as one of the top five Correction Officers in the nation. In 1990, after completing a basic training course for Investigators at the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice Academy, he was appointed to the Internal Affairs Bureau as an Investigator. In 1996 Ed was promoted to Sergeant and was the Supervisor of the Internal Affairs office at the Main Jail in Newark. Ed remained very active with many law enforcement and community groups, both nationally and locally. He has received numerous awards and commendations from Federal, State, County and Municipal agencies for his professional dedicated commitment to law enforcement and the community. Mr. Barcliff retired in 2002 with more than 31 years of service.

Mr. Barcliff remained a vital part of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation until the end of his life.  His contributions to the organization are sorely missed, as is his presence, his passion and his warmth.

EOW – March 16, 2022