CONTENTS COVER STORY... PAGE

The members of Atlantic City Local 24 gathered on the Boardwalk for a show of strength in response to the trials and situations that have resulted from the state’ s takeover of running the local government. In the year since this shattering event, AC law enforcement officers have only grown stronger with a refuse-to-lose commitment to maintaining their high standard for policing and community relations.

COVER PHOTO BY JIM CONNOLLY

A message from Sheila Oliver

The Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor authors a guest essay to address what’ s on the mind of many PBA members..................................................................... Page 18

A Tour to Remember

A visit to the 9 / 11 Museum will not only help all law enforcement officers who lived through the tragic events on the road to recover, but provide an experience that will leave them beaming.................................................................................................... Page 35

Approaching Tee Time

Mercer County Conference members rally to save the 10th Annual Survivor Golf Classic to benefit Garden State C. O. P. S........................................................................... Page 39

A victory for all NJ Cops

After four years, Hightstown Local 283 Member Frank Marchione won his wrongful termination case that is a landmark decision for all law enforcement officers............ Page 42

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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

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The NJ State PBA brings members an opportunity to vote by mail. Turn to page 16, then use the mobile voting form on the facing page that will make casting your vote easy as 1-2-3.

The Local 600 Report........................ Page 20 NAPO Report....................................... Page 24 Around The State................................ Page 57 Health and Wellness.......................... Page 72 All in the Family................................... Page 76 Member Benefits................................ Page 77

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