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CONTENTS 26 Trailer Ride-Along COVER STORY T ailer Tra il Mad M de PBA’s neew trailer an nd truck carrry on a prou ud tradition COVER PHOTO BY JOHN HULSE The long line of NJ State PBA trailers is now a lot longer with the introduction of the newest apparatus, a state-of-the-art, custom vehicle that will enhance a presence worthy of the biggest law enforcement union in the state. Take a tour of the new trailer and see all the amenities that furthers a tradition started nearly 20 years ago. Plus, get the inside story via an exclusive interview. The NJ State PBA came out en masse to endorse Democrat Josh Gottheimer for Congress’ 5th District because he stands by law enforcement… and stands by his word ..................................................................Page 33 College Bound NJ State PBA scholarships offer a helping hand to another group of members’ daughters and sons in pursuit of higher education...............Page 36 The Somerset/Middlesex County Conference has a tradition going that keeps current members in touch with former and retired State Delegates and makes sure they are not forgotten.............Page 43 Dressed in workout clothes, police uniforms and even superhero costumes, PBA members across the state hit the streets for the 33rd Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey.... Page 47 Also in this issue... 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 Legal Protection Plan Update.... Page 16 JULY 2016 201-880-7288 201-410-1721 201-370-4082 201-410-1721 [email protected] [email protected] www.njcopsmagazine.com MITCHELL KRUGEL Editor and Publisher [email protected] ■ DAN RAPPOPORT Sales Director [email protected] ■ JEANNE B. DAUBNER Art Director ■ GINA CROTCHFELT Graphic Artist JOSHUA SIGMUND Associate Editor [email protected] ■ JOHN HULSE PBA Editor [email protected] ■ ED CARATTINI JR PBA Photographer [email protected] ■ JENNIFER TRATTLER Editorial Assistant [email protected] STEPHANIE JONES Copy Editor [email protected] ■ DEANNA HUNTER Operations Manager [email protected] If you have a news tip or a press release, email information to [email protected] The Amazing Runners ■ ■ ■ Rockin’ to the Old-Timers NEW JERSEY COPS Main Number: Advertising: Editorial: Distribution: Subscriptions: Email: Website: ■ The Endorsers 6 545 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Local 600 Report............................. Page 18 NAPO Report.....................................Page 22 Around the State .............................Page 55 Test Prep..............................................Page 66 Health and Wellness...................... Page 69 Member Benefits.............................Page 75 All in the Family................................Page 76 JULY 2016 ■ Vol. 20 No. 7 New Jersey COPS, known also as NJ Cops Magazine, is a monthly publication dedicated to law enforcement and criminal justice professionals operating in the State of New Jersey. ©2016 KRURAPP COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Reproduction of any part of this magazine without express written permission is prohibited. Subscription rate: $25 per year. Send address subscription inquiries to [email protected]. Reader comments and editorial submissions are welcome, but neither the Publisher (Krurapp Communications, Inc.) nor the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (NJSPBA) assume any responsibility for the return of unsolicited material. The acceptance of advertisements by New Jersey COPS does not constitute an endorsement of the product or services advertised. Neither the Publisher, the NJSPBA, or any of their officers and/or employees, make any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness, for a particular purpose, or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, service provider or process included in any advertisement or editorial content. The views and opinions of any advertiser or third-party content contributor do not necessarily state or reflect those of either the Publisher or the NJSPBA, and may not be used for advertising or endorsement purposes. New Jersey COPS, its Publishers and/or the NJSPBA assume no financial responsibility for errors in advertisements.