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COVER STORY : SNOW BOWL XII

NJ State PBA Locals put their best teams forward to compete in the 12th Annual Snow Bowl for Special Olympics New Jersey . In addition to handing the ball to some of the athletes on hand like Passaic County Prosecutors Local 265 did to provide the thrill of running into the end zone , Snow Bowl XII featured other dramatic achievements and moments to remember . Our highlight reel of this year ’ s event includes :

• Crossing the goal Line : A view from sidelines of the Snow Bowl championship game and Passaic County Corrections Officers Local 197 ’ s pass at victory . . Page 54

• Strong Side : Toms River Local 137 officers and members

of Middlesex County Corrections Local 152 pay tribute by wearing jerseys showcasing their honor .......... Page 58

• Playmakers : Five pages of photos capturing all the PBA

Locals from across the state displaying their winning support .................................................... Page 68

Glory Day

Celebrating the “ Pension Bill ” passing the Assembly and the Senate provided an unprecedented culmination of the third annual PBA Day at the NJ State Legislature that also served to confirm the powerful political presence the union has generated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 33

Let ’ s hear it for the girls

Female PBA members from Essex County Sheriffs and Court Attendants Local 183 and Hoboken Local 2 received well-deserved recognition as part of a ceremony to honor National Women ’ s History Month at the New Jersey General Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 40

The journey for two New Jersey law enforcement families to National Police Week in May will provide a momentous summit that has been a long time coming :

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The dust settles : Ten years after his death resulting from being covered in soot during a heroic response to 9 / 11 , Montclair State University Police Department Officer Christopher Vidro ’ s name will be called at the Candlelight Vigil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 49 Ready to ride : As the Police Unity Tour nears , a daughter from Montclair Local 53 and her father , a retired Perth Amboy Local 13 member , prepare to ride together again to honor fallen officers . . . Page 51

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Executive Vice President ..................... Page 4 The 4-1-1 .................................................. Page 8 Legislative Report ............................... Page 10 PBA Legal Corner ................................ Page 12 Pension Benefits Report ................... Page 14 Legal Protection Plan Report .......... Page 16 Local 600 Report ................................. Page 18 Corrections ........................................... Page 20

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Officers ’ Rights ..................................... Page 22 NAPO Report ....................................... Page 25 Response Time .................................... Page 30 Around The State ................................ Page 78 Training .................................................. Page 80 Health and Wellness .......................... Page 85 Member Benefits ................................ Page 94

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