Tag: South River Police Department
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Police activity in South River due to training drill
The South River Police Department, the South River Rescue Squad and the South River Fire Department will be conducting pre-planned training drills from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 5 and 6 at St. Mary of Ostrabrama Coptic Church, 30 Jackson St., South River. During these times, residents can expect to see police,…
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Spotswood police swear in newest patrolman
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Given a uniform, a badge number and his own toy patrol car, 2-year-old Trent Powers of Helmetta was made an honorary officer by Chief of Police Michael Zarro and his fellow officers from the Spotswood Police Department during the Borough Council’s semi-monthly meeting. Accompanied by his parents Kimberly and Trevor…
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Police and residents gather to share coffee, communication, camaraderie
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Striving to strengthen the relationships with the citizens they protect, the South River Police Department (SRPD) hosted its first “Coffee with a Cop” event. The program aims to advance the practice of community policing by improving relationships between police officers and community members one cup of coffee at…
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Borough protest brings attention to ‘A Day Without Immigrants’
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Armed with colorful signs, whistles, flags and their voices, protesters gathered in front of South River police headquarters to form a peaceful march in response to the nationwide “A Day Without Immigrants” movement. Comprised of local workers, their children and business owners, the protesters were accompanied by police officers as…
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South River residents will determine anniversary t-shirt design
SOUTH RIVER – As part of the South River Police Department’s 100th anniversary, South River students were asked to submit designs for a t-shirt contest. After receiving hundreds of submissions, five finalists have been chosen. The submissions are viewable at https://goo.gl/2evBzZ. Voting will take place online through 5 p.m. on March 3. T-shirts featuring the winning design on…
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South River Police Department to hold ‘Coffee with a Cop’
The South River Police Department invites all community members to attend the department’s first “Coffee with a Cop” event at 9 a.m. on Feb. 15 at Campozino Bakery, 16 Ferry St., South River. Officers from the department will come together with community members in a neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee in…
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Promoted officers have extensive careers in law enforcement
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Three veteran Old Bridge police officers have been promoted to higher ranks. With their family by their sides, Acting Captain Joseph Mandola was sworn in to the official role as captain, Sgt. Scott Gumprecht was sworn in to the role of lieutenant and Patrolman Richard Tulko was sworn…
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South River Police Department gearing up for 100th anniversary
SOUTH RIVER – The year 2017 marks 100 years of the South River Police Department (SRPD) serving and protecting the residents of South River. Throughout the year, the department will be celebrating its centennial anniversary through historical photos, stories, a t-shirt contest, a special 100th anniversary logo, commemorative badges and a ceremony. In September, South River students were…
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South River police sergeant graduates from esteemed leadership academy
SOUTH RIVER – Sgt. Kevin Nielsen has graduated from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Command and Leadership Academy. The intensive 14-week program was developed by the NJSACOP in partnership with the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and focuses on leadership as a science, focusing on logical, critical thinking, decision…
