Locals Spotlight
All Jaxed Up
Bradley Beach Local 50 members bring multiple agencies together to rally behind a six-year-old battling a rare disease By Esther Gonzales Wide eyed, six-year-old Jaxon Fuge smiled in complete surprise…
Point, Aim, Shoot: Matawan Local 179 member shows she is a top shot
The New Jersey Women in Law Enforcement organization is constantly showcasing the best of the sisters in blue throughout the state. At the NJWLE annual convention, the first-ever shooting competition…
Award-Winning Service
Friendly Son of St. Patrick honor two NJSPBA members for going above and beyond Retired Bradley Beach Local 50 member Gerald Preston and Wall Township Local 234 member Michael Malone…
Union County Police Local 73 grins and beards it for local children’s hospital
Law enforcement officers have a certain look. They’re clean-cut, clean-shaven, with a tidy uniform to match. For most departments, growing a beard isn’t within the protocol, but in November, Union…
Berkeley Heights Local 144 shows support for women in law enforcement
March is National Women’s History Month, an opportunity to honor remarkable women going above and beyond every day. That includes women in law enforcement. In March, Berkeley Heights Local 144…
Smoke Signals
PBA cigar gets a thumbs-up at its debut event It turned out to be a night to savor. When members gathered at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s DAER nightclub…
A Welcome Return
With the return of Civil Service, Atlantic City PD celebrates first promotions in six years After the long-awaited return to Civil Service that Atlantic City Local 24 and the NJSPBA…
A bullseye for North Morris Local 198
Bullseye. That’s what you’re aiming for when you play darts. And that’s exactly what North Morris Local 198 members hit with their recent fundraiser. On Dec. 1, Local 198 invited…
Toms River Local 137 vested in officer safety
When a law enforcement officer responds on the street, they cannot be without their bulletproof vests. Any officer knows a situation can escalate in a matter of seconds. In an…