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COVER STORY
All Call of Duty
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Another law enforcement officer committing
suicide, not to mention the 19 in New Jersey who
took their own lives in 2015, gives pause to how
every NJ State PBA member must continue to do
whatever is possible to promote suicide prevention
and awareness. This special report examines what
needs to be done to provide proper treatment, how
to spot the secondary dangers that lead down the
dark path and what members must do to be their
sisters’ and brothers’ keepers. The gravity of the
issue also comes to light with two special
contributions:
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NJ State PBA Clinical Services raises suicide
awareness and prevention
Dr. Michael Bizzarro shares his personal story of going down the path and coming out of
the dark.
Cop 2 Cop Director Cherie Castellano examines prevention and awareness by trying to
answer the question everybody is asking: Why?
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Special 10-page coverage begins on page 37
He Would Walk 2,190 Miles
And he would walk 2,190 more. Follow retired Readington Township Local 317 officer as he
traverses the length of the Appalachian Trail to “walk off the war”....................................Page 53
Local Charm
When the son of a late Plainfield officer lost the charm by which he remembers his hero father,
the Plainfield and Toms River Locals went above and beyond to make things right......Page 56
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DAN RAPPOPORT
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JEANNE B. DAUBNER
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Graphic Artist
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JOSHUA SIGMUND
Associate Editor
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JOHN HULSE
PBA Editor
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Another State PBA Mini Convention is in the books, and it might finally be time to lay to rest the
word “Mini.” After all, this year’s week-long extravaganza was bursting with guest appearances
from politicians, celebrities and friends of the PBA, as well as expert information for Locals,
including:
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Why Retired Teaneck Local 215 Member Gary Spath came to the PBA to finally tell the story
of his nationally-renowned officer-involved shooting.
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How the Bergen County Conference PAC’s “Boots on the Ground” efforts changed the
course of Election Day 2015.
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Atlantic City Mayor Donald Guardian’s vow to stand by his law enforcement officers no
matter what the cost.
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A special presentation in honor of the Unity Tour’s 20th anniversary.
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A taste of summer with Operation Blue Skies’ plan to send cops’ kids to camp for free.
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And much, much more.
President’s Message ........................................................Page 4
Executive Vice-President................................................Page 7
The 4-1-1..............................................................................Page 8
PBA Legal Corner ...........................................................Page 10
Legislative Report ......................................................... Page 12
Pension Benefits Report............................................. Page 14
Health Benefits Update ...............................................Page 17
Legal Protection Plan Update .................................. Page 21
MITCHELL KRUGEL
Editor and Publisher
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Convention Retention
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Local 600 Report ........................................................... Page 24
NAPO Report ..................................................................Page 26
Around the State........................................................... Page 63
LPP Case Study ...............................................................Page 74
Education......................................................................... Page 78
Test Prep ...........................................................................Page 81
Health and Wellness .................................................... Page 85
All in the Family ..............................................................Page 90
Member Benefits............................................................Page 92
Closing Arguments ...................................................... Page 94
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DEANNA HUNTER
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