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NEW JERSEY COPS ■ JULY 2014
COVER STORY.... 31
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The new heads of state – the NJ State PBA,
that is – are long-time, loyal, committed
members of the organization who bring a
unique energy and creativity to the job.
Meet the men who will form the next in a
long line of impacting law enforcement
partnerships and give members a little bit
of everything from Holmes and Watson to
Wieners and Dunn. Individual profiles
feature:
• The New President: Pat Colligan
brings an infectious personality and a
whole lot more to the PBA Presidency.
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MITCHELL KRUGEL
Editor and Publisher
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DAN RAPPOPORT
Sales Director
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COVER PHOTO BY ED CARATTINI JR.
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JEANNE B. DAUBNER
Art Director
• The New Executive Vice-President: Marc Kovar is ready to lead
members into the fight.
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The PBA’s filing of lawsuits over COLA and pension funding scored a big win in
the Appellate Courts. Bob Fagella and Paul Kleinbaum explain what it all means
in their Legal Corner.........................................................................................Page 12
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Ceremonial Run
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A Leg Up
Throughout the long recovery from a motorcycle accident that
left his left leg partially amputated, it never crossed Officer
Mike Braxton’s mind that his career was over. And as he walked
through the Atlantic
City PD’s doors, he
Also in this issue
personified the
President’s Message......................Page 4
courage attributed
Executive Vice President...............Page 5
The 4-1-1 ...................................... Page 8
to NJ’s law
Pension and Benefits..................Page 10
enforcement .............................Page 40
A Big Hit
Passaic County Corrections Local 197
hosted a charity boxing match that
put on a great show for a great
cause .........................................Page 48
JOSHUA SIGMUND
Associate Editor
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A Legal Victory
From Ground Zero to Times Square, from Rutgers to the Shore, from Trenton to
the world… the final leg of the Torch Run to the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Games in New Jersey featured law enforcement and athletes on a
long, wonderful journey.....................................................................................Page 37
GINA CROTCHFELT
Graphic Artist
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Collective Bargaining .................Page 14
Government Affairs....................Page 28
Around the State........................Page 54
Training Station ..........................Page 63
Health and Wellness...................Page 73
Test Prep......................................Page 80
Member Benefits........................Page 84
Closing Arguments.....................Page 85
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JULY 2014 ■ Vol. 18 No. 7
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