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Talk of prison privatization continues to surface, despite overwhelming arguments against it that go all the way to the Department of Justice. But Cumberland County Corrections has implemented the Steps to Freedom program that might be the best reason yet to keep the jails in the hands of professional law enforcement officers.

Plus … Time for Corrections

State Corrections Local 105 is taking steps to reach out to help young children develop positive relationships with law enforcement through its“ Corrections Caring for Kids” program.............................. Page 35

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• NJ State PBA Director of Government Affairs Rob Nixon breaks down the Election Day 2016 results and what they mean on the national, state and local level........ Page 13

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The PBA raised its political action again by helping Josh Gottheimer unseat an anti-law enforcement opponent in New Jersey’ s 5th Congressional District..................................... Page 41

After the PBA endorsed Democratic Candidate Phil Murphy for governor, he came to the state meeting in October to begin wooing members for his historic run................................................................. Page 38

Episode IV of Police Academy: Cape May County goes inside the living quarters of the state’ s only residential program to see experiences designed to make recruits that much better when they get on the job..................................... Page 53

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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 Pension Benefits Report........................ Page 16 Health Benefits Update......................... Page 18

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Local 600 Report...................................... Page 20 NAPO Report............................................. Page 25 Around the State..................................... Page 61 Health and Wellness............................... Page 75 All in the Family........................................ Page 84 Member Benefits..................................... Page 85

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