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The call to raise money to support Special Olympics New Jersey brings thousands of PBA members to Seaside Heights each year for the Polar Bear Plunge . Along with the opportunity to provide all that they can for the kids , members take part in this event annually to emphasize how law enforcement is all in for the community . And that also brings a chance to take on the annual challenge of running into near-freezing waters and feel the sisterhood and brotherhood that comes with taking the Plunge . From State Corrections to sheriff ’ s officers to Locals from every county in the state , they come in waves to be freezin ’ for a reason . Here are some of the reasons …

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12 pages of reports on participating Locals begins on Page 31

The 2018 NJ State PBA Mini Convention

For the record

The Mini Convention attracted another record number of attendees and filled the bill with unprecedented and momentous presentations and addresses , including :

• We ’ re in the “ Army ” now : A stirring speech prompts incredible support from members for Mallory ’ s Army in the fight against cyberbullying ........................................................ Page 48

• Walking tall : Atlantic City Local 24 ’ s Josh Vadell presents the latest progress in his amazing recovery from a gunshot to the head and receives a boost for his new foundation ....................................................................................................................................... Page 50

• Thank you for sharing : PBA Office Administrator Cynthia Kudron tells her story of personal tragedy to move members to become part of the NJ Sharing Network ... Page 51

• The role of government : Governor Phil Murphy sends a special message to members , and the attorney general and U . S . attorney speak to members about how they have your back ........................................................................................................................................... Pages 53-54

• Rest of the best : From a new “ Ammo ” option to a new leader for Garden State C . O . P . S . to words of inspiration from the other NJ public safety unions , here is a briefing on the bounty of information that came from this year ’ s Mini ............................................ Pages 56-60

Parade grounds

NJ State PBA President Pat Colligan served as Grand Marshall of the Nutley St . Patrick ’ s Day Parade , and his presence attracted a plethora of members and a few honored guests to march along . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 70

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

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Polar Bear Plunge shows how PBA members go to extremes to support Special Olympics

Corrections ........................................... Page 20 Local Representation ........................ Page 22 NAPO Report ....................................... Page 26 Response Time .................................... Page 28 Training .................................................. Page 74 Health and Wellness .......................... Page 79 Member Benefits ................................ Page 84 Closing Arguments ............................ Page 86

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