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Exclusive Member Benefits Are you a full time active-duty law enforcement officer receiving this magazine and not already a member of the PBA? If you are and would like more information on joining the PBA or starting a Local Association, please contact us at the State PBA Office in Woodbridge, NJ 732-636-8860. that affect your working conditions. NJ COPS is mailed directly to the homes of our active and Local 600 members. State PBA Meetings Every month except August, the State Board of Delegates meets to discuss the business of organization. All members in good standing are welcome to attend. See our 411 section for meeting locations and dates. Clinical Services On-site counseling for Individual & Family Members, Training Seminars (e.g. Suicide, Stress, PTSD, etc.) & General Consultation on Mental Health is available to PBA Members at no cost. Dr. Eugene Stefanelli is a Board Certified Diplomat in Psychotherapy and a Licensed Therapist. For services, call 732-636-8860 or for 24-hour emergency hotline call 732-609-3554. PBA Legal Protection Plan The State PBA office is open daily, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00PM. We are closed on major holidays. Line of Duty Death Benefits Looking for the perfect gift? Beneficiaries of PBA members killed in the line of duty as a law enforcement officer or member of the National Guard or Reserve will receive a $25,000 death benefit provided by the NJ State PBA Survivor & Welfare Fund. PBA License Plates Every member of the PBA may have PBA license plates issued to them for display on vehicles owned or registered to the member or the member’s spouse. There is a $50 fee. Courtesy Cards Each year, members are issued 10 PBA Courtesy Cards that can be given to supporters of law enforcement. Family Member Courtesy Cards Special member courtesy cards are available to members through their State Delegate. NJ COP SHOT Try the NJ State PBA Store Golf Shirts • Windbreakers • Hoodies T-Shirts • Convention Wear • Key rings Watches • Overnight bags... and much Sizes and styles for the entire family NJ State PBA Store Located at State PBA Headquarters 158 Main Street • Woodbridge, NJ 732-636-8860 Located at State PBA Headquarters PBA Car Shields Not an insurance policy purchased from some out-of-state company or one concocted by an attorney for profit. The LPP is owned and operated by the PBA, exclusively for PBA members. Every member may have up to three shields licensed to them for display in vehicles owned or registered to the member or the member’s spouse. PBA Logo Store Jackets, hats, shirts and many other items bearing the PBA logo are available at the PBA Store located at the State PBA Office in Woodbridge. Proceeds of all sales are dedicated to the PBA Survivor &Welfare Fund. Keeping the Members Informed The State PBA is the only Law Enforcement Union in New Jersey that provides its membership with a full-color monthly magazine that contains real-time news and information on events and happenings Labor Relations Assistance Labor consultant George O’Brien is available to assist Local Association PBA and SOA leadership with labor and discipline representational and research questions. Union Leadership Training Training for Local presidents, delegates and other executive board members is provided at the State PBA office on a monthly or as-needed basis. PBA Family Day at Six Flags PBA members and their families enjoy a picnic and a day out at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ each year at a substantial discount. Special Services The PBA mantains two trailers equipped with coffee makers and are configured for refreshment delivery or other event support functions. These trailers are used at events such as Police funerals, the Polar Bear Plunge and other events our members attend. The trailers are also available for Local Association functions. A $20,000 reward will be offered for the arrest and conviction of an assailant who seriously injures any law enforcement officer regardless of their employer or union affiliation. PBA Scholarships 35 scholarships are awarded annually to children of PBA members. NJM Insurance Car and Homeowners insurance policies at substantial discounts are available to PBA members through the New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company. Members can call the State Office for our membership number. Benefits and Retirement Planning Pete Andreyev has joined the State PBA Staff and will be conducting regular retirement and benefit planning seminars a ЁA