There is no limit to the benevolence of our members and their Locals
Every month, I read NJ Cops Magazine, and I see what our PBA Locals are doing to support and give back to their respective communities. Whether it’s some type of…
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A thank-you note and fond farewell to two of the PBA’s finest
First things first. I want to extend my best wishes to two longtime NJSPBA State Delegates and who are retiring: John Granahan of Manville Local 236 and Meg Hammond of…
Read MoreAs we honor the fallen, let’s also remember to try to prevent them from falling
On March 31, I attended the Garden State Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) Black & Blue Ball at Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune. This is an event every PBA…
Read MoreHow we stand by our members is critical
As many of you are aware by now, one of our members was critically injured by a suspect in Deptford Township. Our member was shot in the femoral artery. His…
Read MoreMeeting your opportunities to get involved
If you read my article in the January issue, you would know that I urged you to get involved by just starting with going to your Local meeting. Did you…
Read MoreTo give you the help you need, we need your help
It’s a young person’s profession. As we see more young officers come into the profession, it gives me pause to reach out to you with a very important question: Now…
Read MoreThe latest on the changes to the PFRS mortgage program
It’s been a busy month as always, and deciding what to write about is always hard, especially now that I have the responsibility of providing the executive vice president’s report.…
Read MoreFollowing the path Marc set, I am here for the members
My service as your executive vice president must start with expressing appreciation and praise for Marc Kovar and all he has done for our association. His 20-plus years of commitment…
Read MoreWhat is the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan?
Pension Benefits Report For all of our Tier 2 and Tier 3 members, you are eligible to enroll in the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP). The DCRP was established under…
Read MoreThe bona fide separation of service for PFRS members
Pensions Benefit Report In the past few months, I have written articles about the separation of service requirement for PFRS members. Lately, there seems to be some confusion as to…
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