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2015 NJ State PBA Mini-Convention
Cover Story ..............................................................Page 28

Convention Ascension
Presentations about the use of body
cameras, survival training – and the one
you didn’t see about wounded officers –
headlined an NJ State PBA MiniConvention that provided maximum
exposure to many of the important issues
members are facing every day. One of the
most well-attended conventions ever, and
one of the most informational programs
ever, made a profound impact on
members. This special report recaps all
the happenings that made it a week to
remember.

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You know members get into the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics, it’s co-sponsored
by the NJ State PBA. But PBA Locals are getting into the event like never before – literally
– and that led to another record fundraising effort....................................................Page 37

JOSHUA SIGMUND

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More than they Bargained for
George O’Brien declared the 2015 NJ State PB Collective Bargaining Seminar one of the
best ever. Here’s why........................................................................................................Page 46

Settle’s Mettle
East Orange Local 16 State Delegate/President Elaine Settle fought the law…and she won,
overturning a wrongful suspension in a story that will inspire all members ........Page 50

Also in this issue

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MARCH 2015

ED CARATTINI JR
PBA Photographer
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Local 369 just nearly doubled its size when
Hackettstown welcomed 14 members from the
Mansfield Police Department, who were moved by
the PBA’s brotherhood and leadership to leave the
other union. ....................................................Page 42

President’s Message......................Page 4
The 4-1-1...........................................Page 8
PBA Legal Corner.........................Page 10
Government Affairs ......................Page 12
Health Benefits Update ...............Page 14
Pension and Benefits Report......Page 16
Local 600 Report ........................Page 20

JOHN HULSE
PBA Editor
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The Next Big Local

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MITCHELL KRUGEL

Associate Editor
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NAPO Report................................Page 22
The LPP.........................................Page 26
Around the State .........................Page 55
Training Station............................Page 67
Test Prep ........................................Page 71
Health and Wellness ....................Page 75
Member Benefits .........................Page 84

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