From the NJSACOP Archives … March
The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | March 2022
1918 The Association noted the passing of one of the organization ’ s founders , Trenton Police Chief John Cleary , as well as the retirement of two other important ‘ founding fathers ’ of the NJSACOP , Paterson Police Chief John Bimson and Jersey City Police Chief Frank Monahan .
1932 The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for March was held at the Court House in Newark , NJ . Bergen County Police Chief Peter Siccardi then sought recognition to address the membership :
Chiefs Frank Monahan and John Bimson
Chief John Cleary Trenton PD
Chief Siccardi called attention to the fact that this organization is not recognized , due to the fact that we are not receiving the proper publicity , and cited every police department throughout the State , at this time , doing everything possible in apprehending those responsible for the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby , but one or two departments were receiving the publicity attached thereto , and it was regularly moved , seconded and carried that the following resolution be adopted :
“ Resolved that this organization go on record , sponsoring a 30 days leave of absence , with full pay , to the officer or officers of any department that was responsible for the apprehension of those responsible for the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby , and be it further resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to Col . And Mrs . Lindbergh and that they be advised of our actions taken at this meeting .”
Chief Peter Siccardi Bergen County PD
1952 The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for March 1952 was held at the American Legion Home in Morristown , NJ . Regular order of business was suspended so that Chief Gleason of South Amboy could be sworn into membership in the Association . At the close of the meeting , the Association ’ s Financial Secretary brought up the matter of
The television show DRAGNET stating that this program was one of the finest that he has seen giving all due credit to police and not picturing them as dumb cops with other than police solving the crime . He felt that a letter should be sent to the proper persons expressing our appreciation for same . Chief Cook stated that the program was written and planned by the Los Angeles Police Department . Past President Lich moved that a letter be sent seconded by V . P . Beck and carried .
1965 The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for March 1965 was held at the Hotel Arnold in Point Pleasant Beach , NJ . The President read a communication from Leo Welch , the Acting Director of the NJ Bureau of Traffic Safety , thanking the Association “ for the fine cooperation received from us ” through the 1965 holiday safety campaign . Mr . Welch also stated that the “ cooperation of the Police Chiefs was a vital factor in achieving New Jersey ’ s present standing which is in sharp contrast to the general increase in traffic deaths recorded throughout the Nation .”
The NJSACOP sends its sincerest condolences to the families of
Chief Walter Grossmann Retired Life Member
Chief William Cicchetti Retired Life Member
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