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death. There’s a lot to take in during Po-
lice Week, but this is one of the best expe-
riences I’ve ever had. To see a sea of blue
supporting the same cause is incredible.”
Many of the Summit officers who at-
tended Police Week have less than five
years on the job. They were many of
those who responded to Chief Robert
Weck’s request for all Local 55 members
to perform one random act of kindness
every day to make up for the void in the
department’s award-winning communi-
ty policing program that was left with the
loss of Matt.
As they stood at attention with their
uniforms perfectly squared away when
Matt’s name was called, Weck realized
the reflection Matt Tarentino continues
to make on the Summit Police Depart-
ment – and all of law enforcement.
“Because of Matt, everyone just upped
their game a little bit,” Weck comment-
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ed. “I am so proud that they gave time
away from their families to not only hon-
or our own 121, Matt Tarentino, but they
also came here to honor all the men and
women who gave the ultimate sacrifice.”