Tag: law enforcement
-
Edison police chief says he appreciates rally held in support of department last week
EDISON – Resident Lisa Zmyewski organized a rally in support of the Edison Police Department outside of police headquarters at the Edison Municipal Complex on July 25. “It was great to see all of our friends and the many residents who showed up at headquarters for the pro-police rally,” Police Chief Thomas Bryan said after the…
-
Burlington County CIT coordinator will discuss dealing with law enforcement during a mental health crisis
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and AACT-NOW (African American Community Together NOW) will hold a webinar, Successfully Dealing With Law Enforcement During a Mental Health Crisis, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on May 19. The virtual workshop, led by Jarrod Broadway, CIT coordinator for Burlington County, will be followed by a support group session facilitated…
-
Opinion: First responders deserve line of duty death benefits due to coronavirus crisis
As a matter of practice, policy and procedure, the vast majority of law enforcement agencies provide for certain employment benefits for all sworn personnel, to include among them a special death benefit status known as a Line of Duty Death. This status occurs when the injuries which caused the officers demise were incurred from actions…
-
During Blue Mass, law enforcement officials urged to seek help if needed
METUCHEN – In front of a sea of blue, Bishop James F. Checchio urged men and women in uniform to be mindful of their limitations and weaknesses. “Everyone is vulnerable and we all need help,” he said, noting law enforcement officials are not lone rangers. “I urge you to have someone you trust and talk…
-
Former Colts Neck police officer attends FBI National Academy
A former member of the Colts Neck Police Department who now works for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is one of 223 graduates of the latest session of the FBI’s National Academy. Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced that Jeffrey Wilbert, the captain of detectives in the Criminal Investigations Section of the prosecutor’s office,…
-
Reader: We need to steer clear of Divided States of America
Lately, I find myself wondering about current factors that contribute to the ongoing divisiveness in our nation. It appears that we are experiencing a great deal of social unrest that stems from racial intolerance. Every day that passes, there is that terrible reminder that many citizens are not safe and the tenets of the U.S.…
-
Woodbridge PD to host Blue Mass
METUCHEN — The Woodbridge Police Department will host the 16th annual Blue Mass that honors law enforcement personnel who live and work in the four counties of the Diocese of Metuchen. “Woodbridge Police officers and staff have attended the Blue Mass every year and are deeply honored to serve as host to our fellow law…
-
South Brunswick Police Department to administer entrance exam
Applications for the 2017 police entrance exam for the South Brunswick Police Department will be accepted through May 26. The department will then administer a competitive exam from the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association on June 12. The department currently has 80 full-time sworn officers and handles more than 78,000 calls annually. The 42-square mile township has more…