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Gave a very interesting talk on fingerprints and the co-operation between their departments and the municipal police, dwelling on the fact that their department, now equipped with a laboratory for scientific detection was at the disposal of all departments, covering chemical analysis, molds and casts, ballistics, etc. He also stated that it was their intention to record sex criminals and make up crime statistics, and that they would be glad to have any department send one of their men if he required training along identification to their department and they would be glad to see that proper instruction was given.
Following Captain Snook’ s remarks, Colonel Kimberling thanked the Association for“ having changed its constitution and by-laws so that he could become a member,” and he assured the membership that it was“ his intention to work with and cooperate with the departments throughout the state.”
The following evening( December 3 rd) the NJSACOP commemorated the Association’ s 25 th anniversary with a“ Silver Jubilee Gala” at the Paterson Armory. As reported in the Passaic Herald-News,“ stars of the stage and radio” were scheduled to appear at the event, including: Cab Calloway, Bill Robinson and entertainers from the Cotton Club, Savoy ballroom and other New York and New Jersey nightclubs are scheduled to appear. Music for dancing, which will begin at 8 o’ clock, will be furnished by Martin Block and his Make Believe Ballroom orchestra, of radio station WNEW, and Sammy Cohen and his Manhattan Troubadours.
Passaic Chief Charles Monks served as chairman of the jubilee event.
1939 Treasurer McCarthy“ again brought up the matter of finances of the association, pointing out the fact that we were now actually in the ' RED’, and that some effort be made to get additional funds.” Following“ considerable discussion,” Chief Brennan of the Elizabeth Police Department moved that each member be assessed $ 10.00“ to aid in the financial stress of the association.” The motion was carried, and the funds were collected.
1956 The Association received a letter from the Passaic County Police Chiefs Association requesting the assistance of the NJSACOP: In an effort to have the State Statute in regard to the issuing of permits to purchase fire arms amended, so that an applicant would have to be fingerprinted and the time extended for which the permit was to be issued from seven to thirty days so as to give the police departments an opportunity to make a thorough investigation of applicants, as to whether they had any criminal record.
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