Joe Sudol began his law enforcement career in 1978 with the Connecticut State Police (CSP). During his tenure with the CSP, he held assignments in both patrol and investigative units, including major crimes and arson investigation. He served as commanding officer of the Computer Crimes and Electronic Evidence Unit based at the forensic laboratory in Meriden Connecticut. Joe was also the coordinator for the State of Connecticut Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC) Task Force and a member of the National ICAC Board.

After his retirement in 2004, he became the coordinator for the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven (UNH). Joe serves as a consultant to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Team Adam Project. He is an active member of the International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA) and the High Technology Crime Investigators Association (HTCIA).

He holds a B.A. degree in law enforcement administration and a graduate certificate in forensic computing, both from UNH.

Joe currently serves on the advisory board for Jane Doe No More, Inc.