Special Events

Run With It
How NJSPBA members went above and beyond in the 40th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run By Esther Gonzales The sun beat down on Linden Local 42 member David Kother during…

Wall to Glory
This look at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and the wall where names of fallen officers are inscribed and remembered forever offers an unprecedented view of National Police Week.…

View from the Top Cops
Monmouth County officers humbled to be honored with the best of the best By Mitchell Krugel The lights in the grand ballroom of the Omni Shoreham Hotel dimmed to leave…

With All Their Heart
Stories by Mitchell Krugel, Esther Gonzales, Dan Campana and Brittany Krugel Photos by Ed Carattini Jr. Nearly 1,800 riders who had just put their heart and soul into the 2023…

A Call to Remember
Under the sacred light of the 35th annual Candlelight Vigil, New Jersey heroes are honored By Esther Gonzales One by one, the sea of candles started burning to illuminate the…

The Stuff of Dreams
A Proper Tribute fulfills all expectations to give fallen officers the honor everyone had been waiting for By Mitchell Krugel At 3 a.m. on April 26, NJ State PBA President…

The flame that never runs out
For the 40th Law Enforcement Torch Run, NJSPBA members describe what keeps them coming back to carry the torch By Esther Gonzales Strap on your running shoes and join Meg…

Pearls of the Plunge
With 7,500 people taking part in the 30th annual Polar Bear Plunge, there were gems everywhere in Seaside Heights on Feb. 25. One of the foremost, of course, was the…

Catch it
From making highlight-film plays to generating thousands of dollars in donations, NJ State PBA Locals and members have been rising up and extending themselves as part of their love for…