The NJ Police Chief Magazine Volume 26, Number 7 | Page 7

The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | March 2020
From the NJSACOP Archives….March
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:
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:
Chief John Bimson
Paterson PD
“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 Co. PD
and Col. Charles Lindbergh
1965
The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for March 1956 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 1955 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.”
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