Stanley A. Conn, Jr. was born on August 6, 1926 in Netcong, New Jersey. He later resided in Budd Lake, Passaic County. He attended Netcong High School. Prior to joining the New Jersey State Police, Trooper Conn served in the United States Navy.

Trooper Conn enlisted in the New Jersey State Police on April 15, 1950 as a member of the 37th Class. He was assigned to Troop “B”, Pompton Lakes, at the time of his death. His service with the New Jersey State Police was characterized by loyalty, fearless performance of duty and faithful and energetic devotion to the high principals of the New Jersey State Police.

Trooper Conn died in a motorcycle accident in the line of duty.

Trooper Conn served 1 year and 1 month with the New Jersey State Police and was survived by his wife and two children; a son and a 4 month old daughter. Trooper Conn was 25 years old.