9/11 20th anniversary Tribute
Stories by Mitchell Krugel and Rosemary An The PBA’s Finest When the attacks hit on 9/11, members responded with a support effort that has never stopped As he departed for…
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Hoboken Local 2 honors retiring Chief Ferrante
Current and former members of the Hoboken PD, Hudson County police agencies and Hoboken city residents honored retiring Chief Kenneth Ferrante on June 30. Ferrante had served in the police…
Read MoreLinden Local 42 promotions
Linden Local 42 celebrated five promotions within the department on Aug. 2. The promotions were made possible due to the retirement of Captain Jeffrey Vitrano, who completed 43 years of…
Read MoreHopewell Township promotions
Hopewell Township PD held an official promotion and awards ceremony for many of its members who were promoted within the last year. Due to the pandemic, large gatherings and award…
Read MoreOld Bridge PBA donation frenzy
Old Bridge Local 127 just cannot stop giving back. The Local donated to three local corporations throughout August. The beneficiaries of these charitable acts received a total of $1,700 in…
Read MoreLocal 338 assists community during tropical storm Henri
Milltown Local 338 assisted the evacuation efforts of neighboring community Helmetta during tropical storm Henri on Aug. 22. The Local was able to use military trucks, obtained through the Military…
Read MoreCherry Hill donates to local food pantry through Annual Golf Classic
Cherry Hill Local 176 was able to donate $3,000 to the Cherry Hill Food Pantry due to the success of its 5th Annual Golf Classic. The event, which was cancelled…
Read More‘Any Life Saved is the Best Feeling’
West Essex Local 81 members rescue 5-year-old child drowning in a pool West Essex Local 81 Member Suzanne DePoe was just a mile away from the Green Brook Country Club…
Read MorePreventing a fatal act
Asbury Park Local 6 members de-escalate incident with suicidal subject When Asbury Park Local 6 member Anthony Fiorentino responded to a call at the boardwalk of a man attempting to…
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court rules in case involving community caretaking exception in residences
Professional Development Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that an officer’s “community caretaking” duties do not create a stand-alone doctrine that would unilaterally justify a warrantless search and seizure of…
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