PBA Message

Enjoy summer, but prepare for additional challenges facing law enforcement

July 29, 2022

Summer leads to more direct interactions with the residents we serve. The nice weather and longer daylight hours result in more people being active in their local communities. And now…

Well, pitchforks and torches haven’t worked!

July 29, 2022

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

June 28, 2022

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

June 28, 2022

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

June 28, 2022

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

May 17, 2022

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

May 17, 2022

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

May 17, 2022

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

May 17, 2022

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

April 17, 2022

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…