Well, pitchforks and torches haven’t worked!
President’s Message I’ll spare you all the bad COLA jokes this time. But I can no longer ignore the latest attempts to obtain COLA. I said it before. I’ll say…
What you need to know about Police Licensing
Legislative Report The recent introduction and movement of legislation to establish a licensing procedure for New Jersey law enforcement officers has triggered a number of important questions about what this…
The Difficulty in attracting law enforcement recruits
As the summer heats up and we see an increase in outdoor activities, we have also been forced to confront the ever-present incidents of gun violence in our country. Whether…
Forgotten history…let’s not forget
President’s Message I was given an old copy of The Police News of N.J. a few months ago. Maybe not so old to all of you, it was an issue…
The emotion of National Police Week
Pensions Benefit Report I had the privilege to attend National Police Week in Washington, D.C. during the second week of May. I have been fortunate to attend this celebration of…
Discipline for inability to perform the job
NJ STATE PBA LEGAL CORNER By Robert A. Fagella, Esq., Paul L. Kleinbaum, Esq. It is not uncommon for law enforcement officers to find themselves in a position in which…
Cannabis controversy: law enforcement rights up in smoke
Recreational marijuana use in New Jersey is now the law of the land. This is a process that has taken years from idea to implementation, including a campaign promise from…
National Police Week is must-see
President’s Message For those of you who attended National Police Week, you can stop reading and turn the page. You know what I’m about to write. For those of you…
The crucial role of grievance committees
Labor Relations Report Collective negotiations agreements (CNAs) exist to increase the general efficiency of the police department, to maintain the existing harmonious relationship between the police department and its employees…
Internal Affairs reports not disclosable under OPRA but may be disclosed under common law
NJ STATE PBA LEGAL CORNER By Robert A. Fagella, Esq., Paul L. Kleinbaum, Esq. The issue of whether internal affairs reports are disclosable under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA)…