From the NJSACOP Monthly Meeting Minutes
The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | April 2017
100 Years Ago – April 1917 The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for April 1917 was held at the Court House in Newark, NJ. The Prosecutor of Pleas, J. Harry Harrison, was introduced by Chief Fred Weimer, of the Prosecutor’ s staff.“ He gave a most interesting and instructive talk, and assured all Chiefs of Police present of his hearty co-operation.”
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: |
President: |
Chief Henry Gallagher, Montclair |
1 st Vice President: |
Chief William Hendry, Passaic |
2 nd Vice President: |
Chief Fred Weimer, Essex County |
Prosecutor’ s Office |
3 rd Vice President: |
Chief John MacElroy, Ridgefield Park |
Recording Secretary: |
Chief William O’ Neill, East Orange |
Financial Secretary: |
Chief George Burnham, Rutherford |
Treasurer: |
Chief Michael O’ Connell, New Brunswick |
Chief Henry Gallagher, Montclair PD and Chief William O’ Neill, East Orange PD
90 Years Ago – April 1927 The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for April 1927 was held at the Court House in Newark, NJ. Under reports of Officers, the Treasurer reported that there was a bank balance of $ 6,161.03, and also a report from the Financial Secretary that all members were now in good standing.
Chief Ellis Parker Burlington Co. Prosecutor’ s Office
The Investigating( Membership) Committee reported favorably on the applications of Chief Ellis Parker( Burlington County Prosecutor’ s Office), Chief Frank Harrold( Atlantic County Prosecutor’ s Office), Chief Patrick Doran( Atlantic City), Chief William Higgins( Glen Ridge), and Chief Edward Doyle( Secaucus).
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: |
President: |
Chief Peter Siccardi |
1 st Vice President: |
Chief Neil Tonnesen |
2 nd Vice President: |
Chief Michael O’ Neil |
3 rd Vice President: |
Chief Philip Bell |
Recording Secretary: |
Chief Jacob Helf |
Financial Secretary: |
Chief John Rosencrans |
Treasurer: |
Chief Frederick Weimer |
Chief Neil Tonnesen, Perth Amboy PD, Chief Jacob Helf, Maplewood PD, and Chief John Rosecrans, Westfield PD
The request of Chief Wright of Pitman to host the May meeting was considered and it was decided that the request would be granted.
35 Years Ago – April 1982 The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for April 1982 was held at the American Legion Hall in Hightstown, NJ. President Philip Coppolino reported that“ he had request regarding the use of automatic weapons. A count was taken as to how many departments are currently using automatic weapons. Seven departments were accounted for.”
Chief Ellwood Wright Pitman PD
The newly appointed Executive Administrator, Cathy Frank, was introduced by Chief Coppolino.“ Mrs. Frank announced that she is looking forward to representing the
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