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Gloucester Police Honor Frederick J. Blackburn, Killed In The Line Of Duty | GCN

Gloucester City Pollice Chief George Berglund (far left) was the MC. Patrolman Wm.Johnson, (second from right) and Sgt. Jason Flood organized the event. Mayor William James apologized on behalf of the citizens of Gloucester City to the family members (pictured) for taking 66- years to honor their grand honoro  honor their grandfather and cousin.

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By Albert Countryman Jr.

Gloucester City News

On a winter night February 27, 1946, Gloucester City Police Officer Frederick J. Blackburn, 75, was walking the beat at the intersection of Cumberland and Atlantic streets.

A 34-year veteran of the Police Department, Blackburn was delivering a message, then Police Chief James Smith had told the Gloucester City News reporter.

Blackburn was struck by a hit-and-run driver, and was found lying on Cumberland Street by William Hasty of Hunter Street.

Officer Down: Englewood Officer Victim Of Hit & Run Dies

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – An Englewood police officer has died after being run down during a traffic stop. 

The routine traffic stop turned into a hit-and-run around 12:05 a.m. Monday. It sent the police officer and the man he pulled over to the hospital. Officer Jeremy Bitner, 39, died from his injuries. 

The incident happened in the southbound lane in the 5200 block of Broadway. Both Bitner and the driver he pulled over, identified as Kevin Montoya, 20, of Littleton, were transported to Swedish Medical Center. Montoya is reported to be in stable condition and improving. He suffered a head injury and fractured tibia. 

Police said the driver, identified as Conner Donohue, 20, from Arapahoe County, fled the scene and the Littleton Police Department located him several miles from the scene. Donohue is being investigated for DUI and vehicular assault. 

Law Enforcement Ride and Run to Remember Oct. 14

 

The second annual Law Enforcement Ride & Run to Remember, taking place on Sunday, October 14, 2012. Register today atwww.RideandRuntoRemember.org.

This event, a 54-mile bike ride in the DC Metro Area, is designed to celebrate and raise awareness about the role of law enforcement in our communities and raise funds to support and honor law enforcement officers.

Law mandates fitness for police officers | policeone.com

SWAT Officer with Lt. Dan Marcou

You may not be aware of a long-overlooked law which mandates fitness for all law enforcement officers. Officers must train to achieve high levels of fitness or possibly suffer severe penalties under this law. The law requires a total commitment by every street officer in the nation to achieve a level of physical fitness conducive to survival, while:

Law Enforcement Memorial Service May 22

Please Join Us For This Day Of Remembrance       Please join the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police as we host the 28th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Memorial Service for law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty in the State of New Jersey. This annual tribute, the first statewide memorial held in the United States, will once again be held on the National Historic Site of Ocean Grove, New Jersey in the Great Auditorium on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

cnbnews VIDEO: Memorial Services Held for Gloucester City Patrolman Frederick Blackburn

 

(cnbnews.net)END OF WATCH SERVICE-The Gloucester City Police Benevolent Association Local 40 along with the City of Gloucester City dedicated a memorial plaque in honor of Gloucester City Police Officer Frederick Blackburn  on Friday, May 18th, 2012 at the Police Administration Building, 313 Monmouth Street.  

In the long history of the Gloucester City Police Department, Officer Blackburn is the only local officer that has been killed in the line of duty. The Patrolman was struck by a hit-and-run driver on March 6, 1946 as he walked his beat at the intersection of Cumberland and Atlantic Streets. According to a report in the Gloucester City News, Officer Blackburn was found lying on Cumberland Street by William Hasty, of 519 Hunter Street. Hasty took the injured officer to his home and called a doctor.  The following day is condition had gotten worst and the officer was transported to Cooper Hospital where he died from internal injuries  8 days later. Blackburn, who was 75 years old, had served as a Patrolman for 34 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Gloucester City Pollice Chief George Berglund (far left) was the MC. Patrolman Wm.
Johnson, (second from right) and Sgt. Jason Flood organized the event. Mayor William James apologized on behalf of the citizens of Gloucester City to the family members (pictured) for taking 66- years to honor their grandfather and cousin. 

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BY BILL CLEARY

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POLICE OFFICER MEMORIAL SERVICE-The Gloucester City Police Benevolent Association along with the City of Gloucester City will be dedicating a memorial in honor of Gloucester City Police Officer Frederick Blackburn (photo) on Friday, May 18th at 1 PM at the Police Administration Building, 313 Monmouth Street. Some members of the Blackburn family will be in attendance. 

Blackburn is the only Gloucester City Police Officer killed in the line of duty. The Patrolman was struck by a hit-and-run driver on March 6, 1946 as he walked his beat at the intersection of Cumberland and Atlantic Streets. He succumbed to internal injuries eight days later.Blackburn, who was 75 years old, had served as a Patrolman for 34 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

VIDEO: SAVING CAMDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT | cnbnews.net

 

Published on May 14, 2012 by Camden FOP

Camden's City & County Officials are attempting to push through a plan to dismantle the City police department without letting the residents exercise their right to vote.

 

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PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO FLY BLUE RIBBONS ON AUTOS TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR POLICE

May 11, 2012

MOUNT HOLLY - Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi and Mount Holly Police Chief Steve Martin announced today that blue ribbons are available to members of the public as part of a nationwide effort to honor law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty.

The initiative, dubbed the “Blue Ribbon Campaign,” is held in conjunction with National Police Week, which begins May 13, 2012.

Contract Agreement Reached with State’s Largest Law Enforcement Unit

Trenton, NJ – Governor Chris Christie announced today that the membership of the Police Benevolent Association Local 105 have ratified a four-year contract that appropriately holds salary increases to a level that recognizes and is consistent with current economic realities, while providing fairness for both the state’s taxpayers and the represented workers. Three contract agreements have been reached between the Christie Administration and labor unions to date, including a tentative agreement with the Communications Workers of America, the state’s largest public employee union. This is the second contract ratification to be approved this year.

Composite sketch released in canyon shooting that injured a CHP officer

May 10, 2012

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK - KBFX) -- The Blue Alert is still active for the suspect who shot at a CHP officer and wounded him Monday night on Highway 178 near Lake Isabella. Investigators have released a computer generated composite sketch of the suspect who was a left rear-passenger in the SUV. 

Investigators believe there were three people in the SUV, including the driver. Descriptions of the driver and shooter have been released. With the computer generated composite sketch of the shooter released Tuesday. 

More than 675 Bicyclists from Police Unity Tour to Cross Commodore Barry Bridge

Touring Officers to Honor DRPA Cpl. Christopher Melito, Who Died in the Line of Duty

 

                                                                                                                                         

May 10, 2012 CAMDEN, N.J. – A legion of officers representing the Policy Unity Tour will bicycle across the Commodore Barry Bridge Thursday afternoon to raise awareness about colleagues who have fallen in the line of duty. The riders also will be raising money for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum.

            The touring officers also will lay a wreath on the bridge to honor Delaware River Port Authority Cpl. Christopher Melito, who was struck by a vehicle and killed while investigating an accident on the Walt Whitman Bridge in January 2010. 

Gloucester Township Police and Citizens Honored at 3rd Annual Award’s Night

 

On May 2, 2012 the 3^rd Annual Gloucester Township Police Award’s Night was held. Police Officers, Gloucester Township Public School Students, business owners and several residents were recognized for their outstanding achievements throughout the year.

 

A video of the event is available. The video is  named “Awards Night 2012 Highlights” and is located on GTPD’s YouTube Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKsftqaB3To

 

 

Area Police Involved In Fatal Bellmawr Shooting

Press Release April 27

Camden County Prosecutor Warren W. Faulk, Bellmawr Police Chief William Walsh and Brooklawn Police Chief Francis McKinney reported a police-involved fatal shooting Thursday night, April 26.

Police responded to a report of several 9-1-1 hang up calls at the Bellmawr Manor Apartments on the 1100 block of Kings Highway in Bellmawr about 10:20 p.m.

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REPAIR WORK ON THE GLOUCESTER CITY/BROOKLAWN BRIDGE (located on South Broadway) will begin on or about Monday, May 14, 2012 (weather permitting). Traffic delays can be expected. The existing bridge will be demolished. It will be replaced with new abutments, bridge span, decking and parpets along with new pedestrian sidewalks, new guide rail, traffic striping and markings. The cost of the project is $4,154,144. Estimate construction duration is 15 months; completion date August 2013. There will be a 8-ton weight limit and truck detour during the construction period.

Join the New Jersey State Police Family

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Blackwood, Camden County, N.J. – Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa and State Police Superintendent Colonel Joseph R. Fuentes today announced the dates for the opening of the New Jersey State Police application process. Applications will be accepted online from May 7th through May 29th. Interested men and women should visit www.NJTrooper.com to complete the online application.

"SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM"

The Gloucester City Police S.N.A.P. program was launched in 2005 in an effort to assist senior citizens, dependant adults/children, their families and caregivers who reside in Gloucester City. We have expanded this program to help identify citizens of Gloucester City who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Dementia and any other special need that would prevent the person from providing the police with their name, address or a telephone number of a person responsible for their well being.

23 Juvenile Correction Officers Graduate from Sea Girt Training Academy

April 27, 2012 SEA GIRT - Badges and certificates were awarded to 23 juvenile correction officers today by the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) as it graduated its 25th class of law enforcement officers.

The 7-week training course is held at the Juvenile Justice Commission Training Academy in Sea Girt. The course includes firearms training, first aid/CPR, use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED), physical training, the history of the family court and juvenile justice system in New Jersey, and defensive tactics.

Meet Dolce, The FBI's First Therapy Dog

Dolce is an 8-year-old German Shepherd/Siberian Husky mix.  Transcript | Download (274MB) | Podcast | Photo Gallery

Helping Victims of Crime
Therapy Dog Program a First for the Bureau

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Rachel Pierce is a victim specialist in our Office for Victim Assistance. Her partner is an 8-year-old German Shepherd/Siberian Husky mix, and together they form a unique and remarkable team.

DRPA Police Chief David J. McClintock to Retire after 36 Years of Service

April 23, 2012

 

CAMDEN, N.J. – Delaware River Port Authority Chief of Police David J. McClintock today announced that he will be retiring, effective May 15.

 

A 36-year veteran who has led the 164-member police department since December 2008, McClintock, 55, is leaving the DPRA to pursue opportunities in the private sector.

 

“I’m leaving with a heavy heart, but I’m also leaving behind one of the finest police departments in the region,” he said. “I’ve always told my officers to do their best, do the right thing and treat our customers the way they would want to be treated.  They’ve done all of that and more.”

 

McClintock was 19 years old when he first applied for a job as a police officer, but the DRPA turned him away because he was too young.  So he worked briefly as a toll collector and joined the force in 1979.

Letter: Sheriff Joe Needs Our Help |cnbnews.net

 

Dear Patriot,

Barack Obama, George Soros, “La Raza” and the entire liberal political establishment has
launched a multi-million dollar campaign to destroy “America’s Toughest Sheriff.”

They are spending millions of your tax dollars in an effort to place federal bureaucrats as “monitors” in his Maricopa County office -- to stop him from doing the job voters elected him to do!

Crazed supporters of amnesty for illegal aliens just held a protest demanding that the federal government step in and strip Joe of his powers.

1ST ANNUAL “STRIDE FOR SURVIVORS”

 A 5K FUN RUN AND WALK, RECOGNIZES DENIM DAY AND COMMEMORATES THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK

EASTAMPTON, N.J. – To celebrate a quarter century of supporting victims of crime in Burlington County, local advocacy groups will hold a free 5K fun run and walk on Saturday, April 28 at Smithville Park.

SWAT teams surround Modesto home after deputy, another man gunned down | local.nixle.com

UPDATE - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12

The deputy killed this morning on Chrysler Drive in Modesto was Robert Paris, Sheriff Adam Christianson said. 

---- UPDATE - 5:15 p.m. As the standoff entered its seventh hour, SWAT teams from Stanislaus County, Modesto, Ceres and Merced County had the home surrounded. Two SWAT teams from San Joaquin County were on standby. The FBI and California Highway Patrol were also on scene. 

About 5 p.m., Art De Werk, chief of Ceres police, said "the situation is stable and under control, so law enforcement is not going to rush in." 

Police chief nearing retirement killed, 4 other officers shot | local.nixle.com/

 

GREENLAND, N.H. — A man opened fire on police during a drug bust Thursday night, killing a New Hampshire police chief just days from retirement and injuring four officers from other departments. Early Friday, the shooter remained holed up in the home with a woman, police said. 

Motorcycle Run to Benefit Fallen Public Safety Personnel

Organizers of the upcoming Ride the Wave Motorcycle Run are hoping for a good weather day for the 4th Annual Event to be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The 84-mile police escorted Run will leave Susquehanna Bank Center Lot 2 in Camden at 10am following a brief Memorial Service to honor and remember Police, Fire and Emergency Services Personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty. The run will conclude at Atlantic and Oak Avenues in Wildwood, where riders and passengers will be welcomed to enjoy the Annual Wildwood Spring Rally...a 3-day event for motorcycle enthusiasts, which includes many vendors and entertainment.

28th Annual New Jersey Law Enforcement Memorial Service

Please Join Us For This Day Of Remembrance

 

 

 

Please join the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police as we host the 28th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Memorial Service for law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty in the State of New Jersey. This annual tribute, the first statewide memorial held in the United States, will once again be held on the National Historic Site of Ocean Grove, New Jersey in the Great Auditorium on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. 

 

Deputy killed saving lives of two FFs

Kenny Fox, 39, pushed two volunteer firefighters out of the way of a collapsing roof in a fire

By PoliceOne Staff

NASHVILLE — A volunteer fire chief who was also a sergeant for the Decatur County sheriff's office died Saturday saving the lives of two firefighters.

Kenny Fox, 39, pushed two volunteer firefighters out of the way of  a collapsing roof in a fire, according to The Associated Press.  The call for the fire came early Saturday from a restaurant west of Parsons, and the responders arrived on the scene at shortly after 4:30 a.m.

Decatur County Sheriff Roy Wyatt said the roof collapsed on Fox, killing him.

Firefighter Jeremy Inman and his brother, Randy Inman, were injured, Wyatt said. The siblings were taken to the hospital, where Randy Inman was treated and released, the Jackson Sun reported. Jeremy Inman was moved to a medical center in Nashville and was in stable condition Saturday.

A memorial fund has been set up for Fox at the Decatur County Bank. Donations can be sent to the Kenny Fox Memorial Fund at P.O. Box 429, Decaturville, TN 38329.

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Video: Cappelli on Regional Police Force, Facts and Myths

Dear Neighbors,

I would like to take this opportunity to update you on the progress of the Camden County Regional Police Department, and to dispel any rumors or myths about this Camden County public safety initiative.

View a message below from Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr.

For more information on projects happening across Camden County and in your neighborhood, visit www.camdencounty.com.

Thank you,

Louis Cappelli, Jr.
Freeholder Director

 

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Two Bellmawr Policemen Promoted To Corporal | GCN

By Chris Concannon

Gloucester City News

Two members of the Bellmawr Police Department were promoted to Corporal during ceremonies at last week’s Borough Council meeting.

Following weeks of studying and testing, Joseph Falcone and John Marrone received their stripes.

Corporal Falcone was sworn in by Public Safety Director John Bollinger, and Corporal Marrone was sworn in by Councilman Jim D’Angelo, at the Councilman’s request.

Can the 'right to resist' become a license to kill? | policeone.com

Unless you have been under a self-imposed media blackout in the past couple of weeks, you are familiar with the death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida.  This shooting of 16-year-old Martin — who was killed by 28-year-old old neighborhood watch-captain George Zimmerman — raises serious questions relating to race, police procedure, and the efficacy of Florida’s “stand your ground” legislation.  The shooting was tragic.  The conduct of Zimmerman and the police handling of the investigation leave many unanswered questions.  But this death of a young man also underscores a point that law enforcement groups in Indiana were attempting to make several weeks ago before the state legislature.