Posts by Esther Gonzalez
July 2023
Now is the time for towns to realize why their officers are leaving and buck up
In some past NJ Cops Magazine articles, we have documented issues with working conditions and how they are prompting officers to leave their respective departments. We have witnessed throughout the…
Read MoreNJSPBA members show up in full force to support the Survivor and Welfare Fund
On July 25, NJSPBA members displayed their continuous support for the Survivor and Welfare Fund at the monthly state meeting. From community events to softball games, there seemed to be…
Read MoreHamilton Township Local 66 member raises funds for the Miracle League
The chorus to Bob Seger’s famous song “Against the Wind” declares: “We were running against the wind. We were young and strong. We were running against the wind.” There might…
Read MoreChatham Township Local 170 makes memories on the golf course
There’s nothing like a day on the golf course to help PBA members relax, get away from the job and appreciate the little things in life. Such was the case…
Read MoreJune 2023
Love of the game and law enforcement
NJSPBA Locals come out to support Families Behind the Badge On June 3, Families Behind the Badge held its annual softball tournament to benefit the NJSPBA Survivor and Welfare Fund.…
Read MoreUnion City Local 8 officer a warrior for road safety
Protecting the public means officers have to protect the roadways from dangerous drivers, especially those driving under the influence. Officers like Edwin Cardona-Ospina, a member of Union City Local 8,…
Read MoreOld Bridge Local 127 does some hair-raising to support fundraising for the fallen
Almost everyone remembers where they were at 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, and the feeling of shock and horror in the days that would follow. But out of that…
Read MoreA starry night to remember
Berkeley Township Local 237 members host a prom for children with special needs By Esther Gonzales Dressed in sparkly dresses and suits and ties, a group of 65 elementary and…
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