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NJ law enforcement forum to fight heroin epidemic On Jan. 6 law enforcement officers will gather for the 2017 RED Forum at Rider University’s Bart Luedeke Center to learn how they can become leaders to put an end to the heroin/opioid epidemic in New Jersey communities. City of Angels NJ (COA) will host this forum to show how medical, educational and law enforcement agencies can work together to bring necessary change to substance abuse recovery. Phil Valentine, executive director for the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), will lead an engaging discussion about how agencies can work with cities to combat addiction through programs that partner with recovery coach es to guide substance-users away from drugs. These programs are designed to promote law enforcement involvement with the recovery process in order to save lives and keep heroin/opioid abuse off of the streets. The forum agenda runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes four panel discussions, lunch and a film showing of the FBI documentary, Chasing the Dragon. City of Angels NJ, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes substance abuse recovery by providing support and guidance for addicts to become integrated back into the community. COA believes that with the help of police, their programs can become even more successful in decreasing the effects of substance abuse in our communities. Law enforcement leaders can register for this event at www. njlawfightsheroin.eventbrite.com d Buying a House? Real Estate Closings By a NJ Attorney/Retired Police Officer Offering 50% Off* Legal Fees for fellow Police Officers James Morris, Esq. www.MorrisRealEstateLaw.com 732-229-2404 201-377-9056 908-497-7086 [email protected] 50% Off Regular Fees 92 NEW JERSEY COPS ■ DECEMBER 2016