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CONTENTS POLICE WEEK 2015: SPECIAL REPORT...............PAGES 29-47 United We Stand 545 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Clad is his brand new Class A uniform, NJ State PBA President Pat Colligan took center stage during National Police Week’s Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. to read the names of New Jersey cops lost in the line of duty added to the Memorial Wall. This annual event that provokes feelings of both tragedy and triumph was but one of the highlights of Police Week 2015, which proved that when cops stand together, nothing can break them down. Main Number: Advertising: Editorial: Distribution: Subscriptions: Email: Web-site: ■ MITCHELL KRUGEL Editor and Publisher [email protected] ■ DAN RAPPOPORT Sales Director Our exclusive Police Week special coverage includes: • 201-880-7288 201-410-1721 201-370-4082 201-410-1721 [email protected] [email protected] www.njcopsmagazine.com [email protected] The stories from the Candlelight Vigil that remind us of the four officers New Jersey law enforcement lost in 2014. ■ COVER PHOTO BY ED CARATTINI JR. • The stories from the 19th Annual Police Unity Tour that truly accentuated the unity that makes law enforcement officers roll. • The stories from the annual Top Cops banquet that recognizes the best in law enforcement, duly noted this year by a special speaker. JEANNE B. DAUBNER Art Director ■ GINA CROTCHFELT Graphic Artist ■ JOSHUA SIGMUND Associate Editor [email protected] ■ JOHN HULSE PBA Editor [email protected] ■ PBA Photographer [email protected] Don’t forget to vote The PFRS Trustee Election currently underway is the most important issue for every NJ State PBA member. Here’s why, and why to vote for PBA Candidate Mike Kaniuk .....................Pages 17-18 ■ Fallen State Trooper Anthony Raspa is remembered as a New Jersey cop who fulfilled every aspect of the job to the highest level...................................................................................Page 53 Par for the course Rain couldn’t dampen the spirit for members who played through and made the 2015 NJ Stage PBA President’s Cup golf outing a huge success to benefit the Survivor & Welfare Fund ................................................................................................................................Page 55 The Amtrak ‘Hero’ Lyndhurst Local 202 member Michael Keane tells of his job well done rescuing passengers aboard that harrowing train that crashed on his way home from National Police Week......................................................................................................................................Page 91 President’s Message ...........................Page 4 Executive Vice-President....................Page 8 The 4-1-1...........................................Page 10 PBA Legal Corner .............................Page 12 Legislative Report ............................Page 14 Corrections Report ...........................Page 20 6 NEW JERSEY COPS ■ JUNE 2015 Local 600 Report ..............................Page 22 NAPO Report....................................Page 24 Health Benefits Update ...................Page 26 Around the State .............................Page 61 Test Prep ...........................................Page 73 Training Station................................Page 76 Health and Wellness ........................Page 79 Member Benefits .............................Page 93 JENNIFER TRATTLER Editorial Assistant [email protected] Farewell, Officer Raspa Also in this issue ED CARATTINI JR ■ DEANNA HUNTER Operations Manager [email protected] If you have a news tip or a press release, email information to [email protected] JUNE 2015 ■ Vol. 19 No.6 New Jersey COPS, known also as NJ COPS, is a monthly publication dedicated to law enforcement and criminal justice professionals operating in the State of New Jersey. ©2015 KRURAPP COMMUNICATIONS INC. Reproduction of any part of this magazine without express written permission is prohibited. Subscription rate: $25 for one year. Address subscription inquiries and address changes to [email protected]. Inquires may also be sent to [email protected]. Reader comments and editorial submissions are welcome, but we assume no responsibility for the return of unsolicited material. The acceptance of advertisements by New Jersey COPS does not constitute an endorsement of the product or services advertised. New Jersey COPS assumes no financial responsibility for errors in advertisements.