The 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…
How do we bring back COLA?
Local 600 Report This report specifically discusses COLA in light of finding out about S2582, a bill sponsored by Senator Joe Cryan to address COLA for those whose benefits are…
Licensing for law enforcement officers
Police Training Commission Report Let me start by saying that I am not a fan of moving to a licensing model for New Jersey law enforcement. As I have said…
NJ attorney general revises vehicle pursuit policy
Professional Development On April 29, the New Jersey attorney general issued Law Enforcement Directive 2022-4, which revised the motor vehicle pursuit policy. However, it is important to note that the…
The policy investment statement is a go
PFRS Report While the May board meeting was relatively short, some good information and action was taken. The biggest thing was the trustee board adopting the policy investment statement. This…
Important info about the FRPHC opening
Health Benefits Report By Kevin Lyons After five years of discussion, planning and collaborating, Integrity Health opened the doors to what we hope is the first of many First Responder…
NJ Supreme Court finds detectives’ actions proper in Miranda waiver case
Professional Development The New Jersey Supreme Court recently decided to reverse an appellate court’s decision that had provided an ambiguous requirement when detectives are seeking a waiver of a person’s…
‘Don’t look back, you’re not going that way’
Corrections Report Since 1994, when I first met Tommy Little and Jay Glass from State Corrections Local 105, I have had a great relationship with the NJSPBA. I’ve attended dozens…
What happens to my pension if I get divorced?
Pension Benefits I have been getting so many questions about the topic of divorce and your pension, I decided to let you know some quick facts. The good news is…
Forced unpaid leave may be unlawful discipline
NJ State PBA Legal Corner By Robert A. Fagella, Esq., Paul L. Kleinbaum, Esq. As implementation of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies increases, requests for medical and religious exemptions and reasonable…
