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Summit Local 55 Detective Matt Tarentino will be remembered for his devotion to law enforcement, community policing, his family and his faith. Our tribute to one of New Jersey law enforcement’ s rising stars who died in a horrific crash tells the story of a man who worked every moment of every day to make his uniform and what it represented stand for something special.

COVER PHOTO BY PETER WALLBURG STUDIOS

A 22-page section capturing the amazing efforts of law enforcement officers who came together in Washington, D. C., to honor and respect their most courageous and selfless sisters and brothers includes:

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Tip Top: Linden Local 42 officers who teamed up to capture the Chelsea Bomber were honored at the NAPO Top Cops Awards. For the first time, they share the full details of their amazing heroic effort.......................................... Page 36

The View from the Top Cop: Attorney General Jeff Sessions expresses support from the executive branch that law enforcement has been waiting for … and needs..................................... Page 40

On Tour: Another record-breaking Police Unity Tour included more than 2,500 riders – many of whom went to unprecedented lengths to pay tribute to the fallen – and one heartwarming guest... Page 43

The Light Stuff: Among the 20,000 people who came to the National Mall for the Candlelight Vigil were members of State Corrections Local 105 in a stirring tribute to a fallen brother and more than 500 New Jersey Troopers........................................................................... Page 53

Hitting the Wall: NJ Cops Magazine photographer and NJ State PBA Executive Board Member Ed Carattini, Jr. takes readers on an emotional tour of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall, where names of fallen officers are inscribed................................................ Page 58

Here’ s your guide to the 2017 Police Security Expo in Atlantic City June 27-28...... Page 87

President’ s Message............................. Page 4 Executive Vice President..................... Page 7 The 4-1-1.................................................. Page 8 PBA Legal Corner................................ Page 10 Legislative Report............................... Page 13 Pension Benefits Report................... Page 16 The Local 600 Report........................ Page 18 NAPO Report....................................... Page 20

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Detective Matthew Tarentino Summit Police Department End of Watch: May 30, 2017

Local Spotlight.................................... Page 66 Job Well Done...................................... Page 68 Training.................................................. Page 73 Test Prep................................................ Page 76 Around The State................................ Page 79 Health and Wellness.......................... Page 93 All in the Family................................ Page 101 Member Benefits............................. Page 102

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