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The stress on the job continues to mount for New Jersey law enforcement officers . And it is causing stress off the job . There is no shame in needing a helping hand , which the NJ State PBA provides through its Peer Assistance Response ( PAR ) team and supporting resources to get members the help they need and deserve . So if you feel like you need help , you ’ re not alone . The PAR team can lead officers to many treatment options that will keep them from succumbing to the stress .

COVER PHOTO BY ED CARATTINI JR .

Follow ‘ The Program ’

Two Cumberland County Corrections Local 231 members wanted to give their colleagues a listening ear and some words of encouragement . That led them to The Police Chaplain Program and becoming certified police chaplains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37

Raising Stars

The NJSPBA Hockey Team combined with its brothers on ice from the NJ State Police to play a charity game that raised funds , raised awareness and raised spirits in the name of a special girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 43

An S . R . T . Christmas

Following the lead of Don “ Saint ” Nicoletti , the Santa ’ s Response Team made a lengthy list of wishes come true with another memorable Bergen County PBA Toy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 53

Match Maker

After battling kidney disease for 23 years , Middlesex County Corrections Officers Local 152 President Ted Grabowski overcame his condition with a transplant made possible by his heroic niece , who became an organ donor to save her uncle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 59

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President ’ s Message ............................. Page 4 Executive Vice President ..................... Page 7 The 4-1-1 .................................................. Page 8 PBA Legal Corner ................................ Page 10 Legislative Report ............................... Page 12 Pension Benefits Report ................... Page 14 Health Benefits Report ..................... Page 16 Local 600 Report ................................. Page 18

NEW JERSEY COPS n JANUARY 2018

“ The Voice of New Jersey Law Enforcement ”

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With the NJ State PBA Peer Assistance Response Team and many other resources on the job , members must call whenever they need support

Local Representation ........................ Page 20 NAPO Report ....................................... Page 24 Officers ’ Rights ..................................... Page 26 Response Time .................................... Page 28 Collective Bargaining ........................ Page 40 Around The State ................................ Page 63 Health and Wellness .......................... Page 79 Member Benefits ................................ Page 86

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