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The era of police department consolidation
continues to make its presence felt in New Jersey.
There are several examples of officers getting
squeezed out, and PBA Locals need to keep their
eyes open for signs that consolidation might be
coming. There are also solutions to ease the pain
and even turn it into a win for members. Case
studies of what has happened in some towns and
counties, as well as perspective from some of the
state’s most knowledgeable elected officials,
provide a guide to navigating consolidation.
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Murphy’s Choice JOHN HULSE
NJ State PBA President Pat Colligan assesses Phil Murphy’s selection for lieutenant
governor and reinforces the importance of the Murphy endorsement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
• Plus: Executive Vice-President Marc Kovar reminds members of what is at stake in the
November gubernatorial election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7 ED CARATTINI JR.
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Back On The Beat
NJ COPS brings back the “Member of the Month” spotlight in a conversation with a State
Delegate who shares his experiences on the job and managing the challenges of union
leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26
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Morris Township Local 133 relates how it went from a struggling group to a wildly
successful team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 35
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PBA Locals in Atlantic County receive a visit from Tyler Carach, the 9-year-old known
as “Donut Boy” who travels across the county thanking cops with their favorite
snack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 38 AUGUST 2017 n Vol. 21 No. 8
NAPO in the Big Apple
A report on NAPO’s 39th Annual Convention in New York City, including.
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Law enforcement on parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 43
Kovar on Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 45
A talk on terror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 46
Also in this issue
The 4-1-1..................................................Page 8
Legislative Report...............................Page 10
PBA Legal Corner................................Page 12
Pension Benefits Report...................Page 14
Kevin Lyons ..........................................Page 16
The Local 600 Report ........................Page 18
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NAPO Report .......................................Page 20
Around The State................................Page 61
Health and Wellness ..........................Page 71
All in the Family...................................Page 76
Member Benefits................................Page 78
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