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CONTENTS COVER STORY

“ The Voice of New Jersey Law Enforcement”

www. njcopsmagazine. com JUNE 2016

From Unity Tour to Candlelight Vigil to Top Cops, 2016 was one of the best Police Weeks ever

Exclusive coverage begins on page 27

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

NJ State PBA President Pat Colligan reflects on the mind-boggling situation in Atlantic City and asks how the politicians at the helm of the fiasco can live with themselves for their response to the situation................................................................................ Page 6

Blue Paint Matters

If life reflects art, the two Colts Neck High School seniors who painted a Blue Lives Matter flag are exhilarating examples of support for law enforcement............ Page 57

One Fine Day

Chiefs in municipalities across Bergen County had to take the day off, and they couldn’ t have been happier about it. The Chief for a Day program was once again a huge hit, especially for 5-year-old Justin Pagan.................................................... Page 62

A PERC of PBA membership

Facing a PERC Election, Middlesex County Sheriff’ s Office Local 165 used the strength of its E-Board and the leadership of the State PBA to score a rousing victory.... Page 65

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Executive Vice-President.................................. Page 7 The 4-1-1................................................................. Page 8 Legislative Report............................................. Page 10 PBA Legal Corner.............................................. Page 12 Pension Benefits Report................................ Page 14 Health Benefits Update.................................. Page 16 Local 600 Report............................................... Page 18 NAPO Report...................................................... Page 22

NEW JERSEY COPS ■ JUNE 2016

PBA members have described the feeling of being in Washington, D. C. for National Police Week as a high point of their careers. From the rush of the Police Unity Tour to the eloquence of reading the names of fallen officers added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall to the way the Candlelight Vigil sheds light on survivors of lost loved ones to the heartbreaking loss of Joe Franklin during the Unity Tour to the honor of riding for him and remembering that he died doing what he loved, these are the moments that made Police Week 2016 monumental.

LPP Report.......................................................... Page 61 Around the State.............................................. Page 68 Fitness................................................................... Page 81 Test Prep............................................................... Page 82 Training................................................................ Page 83 Health and Wellness........................................ Page 85 All in the Family................................................. Page 90 Member Benefits.............................................. Page 93

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JUNE 2016 ■ Vol. 20 No. 6

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