C O V E R S T O R Y... P A G E

As we remember those members and loved ones lost 15 years ago in the 9 / 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, we look back on what transpired that day and the many days following, when the PBA so gallantly responded at Ground Zero. For those who were there that day, who lost people that day and who stayed working the pile for many more days, weeks and months after, even 15 years can’ t mitigate the unprecedented physical and emotional trauma suffered. Speaking with the then-leaders of the State PBA who organized the response that propelled

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the union into a national presence, as well as the Port Authority Local 116 members who lost 37 officers that day, here is a snapshot of recovery and, perhaps, a chance at healing.

Charity Floods In

East Hanover Local 227 members hit the road with a truckload of supplies to help their fellow officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who lost everything in the recent floods.............................................................................................................. Page 35

No Need to Keep It Private

The NJ State PBA Corrections Committee toured the Cumberland County Jail and found more evidence to support the growing national consensus that privatizing prisons is failing.......................... Page 41

Prosecutor Tour‘ 16

Riding the success of their“ Meet All State Legislators” Tour, State President Pat Colligan and Executive Vice-President Marc Kovar embarked on another statewide mission to go face-to-face with every county prosecutor............................ Page 46

Camptown Graces

PBA Locals across the state supported the annual Concerns of Police Survivors effort to send kids who lost a parent in the line of duty to C. O. P. S. Kids Camp................................................................. Page 58

President’ s Message.......................... Page 4 Executive Vice-President................. Page 7 The 4-1-1................................................ Page 8 PBA Legal Corner............................. Page 14 Legislative Report............................ Page 16 Pension Benefits............................... Page 18 Health Benefits Update................. Page 20

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Local 600 Report.............................. Page 22 NAPO Report..................................... Page 26 Around the State............................. Page 65 Test Prep.............................................. Page 73 Health and Wellness....................... Page 77 Member Benefits............................. Page 84 All in the Family................................ Page 85

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