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CONTENTS COVER STORY........................................................PAGE 30 “The Voice of New Jersey Law Enforcement” www.njcopsmagazine.com OCTOBER 2015 The Thin Pink Line Ladies in Blue Fighting in Pink for breast cancer awareness Gritty in Pink In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we honor the Ladies in Blue Fighting in Pink, a group of female officers and PBA members that has been making a unique contribution to the fight since starting in 2011. Adorned with special uniforms, these special ladies have a determination found only in cops, maybe only in female cops. The Ladies in Blue Fighting in Pink have used their sisterhood to raise awareness among the brotherhood and beyond, and provided an omnipresent support group for female officers, male officers, their families and more. 545 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Main Number: Advertising: Editorial: Distribution: Subscriptions: Email: Web-site: ■ ■ [email protected] ■ The second installment in our series detailing how to build a better Local provides suggestions and ideas to upgrade membership participation, community interaction and more.................Page 37 Art Director ■ ■ ■ ED CARATTINI JR JENNIFER TRATTLER Editorial Assistant [email protected] DEANNA HUNTER Operations Manager [email protected] Get ready for E-Day Now is the time, more than ever, for Political Action. With Election Day coming, the State PBA is making final preparations and accentuating the need for your help to make this a day to remember......................................................................................................................................Page 50 If you have a news tip or a press release, email information to [email protected] OCTOBER 2015 ■ Vol. 19 No. 10 The Walk of life PBA members again gathered to take part in the Out of Darkness Walk to support suicide prevention. .................................Page 53 Protecting the Pope Go behind the scenes to see the operation New Jersey Transit Police Local 304 spearheaded to protect Pope Francis during his historic visit to the U.S. in September...............................Page 59 OCTOBER 2015 JOHN HULSE PBA Photographer [email protected] ■ ■ JOSHUA SIGMUND Associate Editor [email protected] The State PBA held its annual main convention in Las Vegas, a week jam-packed with memorable programs and presentations. Find out what happened in Vegas........................................Page 43 NEW JERSEY COPS GINA CROTCHFELT Graphic Artist ■ Viva Las Vegas 6 JEANNE B. DAUBNER PBA Editor [email protected] Building Blocks Part 2 President’s Message............................................Page 4 Executive Vice-President ...................................Page 7 The 4-1-1..................................................................Page 8 PBA Legal Corner...............................................Page 10 Government Affairs ..........................................Page 12 Collective Bargaining Report........................Page 16 DAN RAPPOPORT Sales Director ■ Also in this issue MITCHELL KRUGEL Editor and Publisher [email protected] COVER PHOTO BY GREG PALLANTE Pictured on the cover, from left: Niamh McGuinness, Bergen County Police Local 49; Heather Castronova, Pascack Valley Local 206; Kathryn Weaver, Pascack Valley Local 206; Christina Rae, Edgewater Local 45; Ana P. Bedoya, Englewood Local 216; Rachel Morgan, Paramus Local 186; Valeri Guglielmotti, Pascack Valley Local 206; Bridget Jennings, Pascack Valley Local 206. 201-880-7288 201-410-1721 201-370-4082 201-410-1721 [email protected] [email protected] www.njcopsmagazine.com Health Benefits Update...................................Page 18 Pension Benefits Report..................................Page 21 Corrections Report............................................Page 22 Local 600 Report................................................Page 24 NAPO Report.......................................................Page 28 Around the State ...............................................Page 67 Training Station..................................................Page 79 Health and Wellness.........................................Page 83 Member Benefits...............................................Page 90 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.