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CONTENTS Cover story.....................................Page 28 Before Baltimore… Before North Charleston… Before Cleveland… Before Chicago… Before Ferguson… There was Teaneck. More than a quarter-century ago, Teaneck Local 215 Member Gary Spath had to endure public outcry and a legal battle following a chase of a 16-year-old African American with a gun that ended with shooting the suspect. It’s an experience that has never, and will never, leave his memory. And the media will not let him, calling on Spath each time there is a noted police-involved shooting to tell his story. He has opted not to tell the story…until now. In this exclusive report, Gary Spath writes about the incident, how has moved on and how he is hoping to help other law enforcement officers learn from the experience. 545 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Main Number: Advertising: Editorial: Distribution: Subscriptions: Email: Web-site: ■ The second annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day gave officers some refreshing and much-needed praise, including some from girl and boy scouts who provided the meaning of true heroes. ......................................................................................Page 35 ■ Every Sept. 11, longtime PBA supporter and friend Steve Zengel lights up a cigar in memory of a friend lost during the 2001 attacks. This tradition inspired him to create “Los Caídos” – cigars in honor of “The Fallen” ...................................Page 40 Job Well Done [email protected] ■ The Collective Bargaining Collection A session-by-session recap of the 27th annual NJ State PBA Collective Bargaining Seminar filled with the important learning events to help Locals in their contract negotiations and much more....................................................................................................................................Page 47 6 NEW JERSEY COPS ■ FEBRUARY 2016 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] LYNN ADAMO Copy Editor [email protected] DEANNA HUNTER If you have a news tip or a press release, email information to [email protected] FEBRUARY 2016 ■ Vol. 20 No. 2 Mahwah Local 143 officers who saved a young girl from a condo fire say the 9-year-old is the real hero .............................................................................................................................Page 43 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 DAN RAPPOPORT Sales Director Operations Manager [email protected] Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em Also in this issue MITCHELL KRUGEL Editor and Publisher [email protected] ■ Appreciation Sensation 201-880-7288 201-410-1721 201-370-4082 201-410-1721 [email protected] [email protected] www.njcopsmagazine.com Health Benefits Update.................................. Page 16 Public Relations..................................................Page 18 Local 600 Report............................................... Page 20 NAPO Report.......................................................Page 22 Around the State ...............................................Page 57 Training Station..................................................Page 77 Health and Wellness.........................................Page 83 All in the Family..................................................Page 92 Member Benefits...............................................Page 93 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]. 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