Tag: North Brunswick Police Department
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North Brunswick youngsters can ‘chill’ out while doing good deeds
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – Youngsters in town will be ticketed if they are caught by a North Brunswick police officer. Ticketed with a coupon to 7-Eleven, that is, if they are caught doing good deeds. The department is participating in Operation Chill, an effort to help local police officers recognize children who…
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North Brunswick organizations work together to build bridges
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A group of leaders in town have joined together to form an organization dedicated to protecting all members of the community. Township officials, the North Brunswick Police Department and members of the New Destiny Family Worship Center recently met to form “Building Bridges,” a group committed to…
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Indicted Edison cop may receive unemployment
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — An acting lieutenant and 22-year veteran of the Edison Police Department — suspended without pay after his alleged involvement to retaliate against a North Brunswick police officer, who arrested another individual for drunk driving — is entitled to receive unemployment compensation benefits, according to a decision by the Appellate…
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Junior Police Academy applications available June 6
The North Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) will sponsor its 13th annual Junior Police Academy July 18-28 at North Brunswick Township High School, Raider Road. Children entering grades 7-9 are exposed to the rigorous educational environment of an actual police academy geared toward an age-appropriate setting. Once the academy is completed, children who remain members will…
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North Brunswick promotes five police officers
NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township Police Department announced five promotions during its annual Police Week ceremony. Cory Harris was sworn in as captain, Michael McGinn and Gregory Gyumolcs were promoted to lieutenant and William Lovas III and Eric Geipel were named sergeants on May 19. Harris began his career as a police officer in 1995 in…
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North Brunswick celebrates National Police Week
National Police Week was enacted Oct. 1, 1962, by the United States Congress. This resolution authorized then-President John F. Kennedy to proclaim the calendar week of May 15 each year as Police Week. At 4 p.m. on May 19, the North Brunswick Police Department will celebrate Police Week with a ceremony at police headquarters, 710 Hermann…
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New North Brunswick officers have extensive college backgrounds
By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – In the largest round of hirings in years, the North Brunswick Police Department has added five officers to its ranks, most of whom are graduates of North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS). Administered the oath of office during the April 18 Township Council meeting, the officers were all…
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Off-duty North Brunswick officer helps apprehend suspect, handgun
NORTH BRUNSWICK — An off-duty police officer helped apprehend a suspect and locate a handgun without injuries to anyone involved. At around 6:45 p.m. on April 22, patrol units were called upon to assist New Brunswick police officers who were in pursuit of a vehicle, according to information released by the North Brunswick Police Department.…
