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Arrangements Set, Obituary Posted For Fairfield Officer James 'Jimmy' Ciampi Arrangements Set, Obituary Posted For Fairfield Officer James 'Jimmy' Ciampi
Arrangements Set, Obituary Posted For Fairfield Officer James 'Jimmy' Ciampi Arrangements have been finalized for Fairfield Police Officer James "Jimmy" Ciampi, who died Monday, Sept. 9, following a battle with cancer. He would have turned 32 in October. According to his obituary on the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home website, visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 12 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home in Fairfield. The funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13 at the funeral home, with a Funeral Mass set for 10 a.m., at the St. Thomas More R.C. Church. Ciampi graduated from West Essex High School before earning his bachelor's from Rutgers University…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Award-Winning NJ Police Officer Battles Cancer, Chief Pleads For Prayers Award-Winning NJ Police Officer Battles Cancer, Chief Pleads For Prayers
Award-Winning NJ Police Officer Battles Cancer, Chief Pleads For Prayers A police officer with roots in the New Jersey borough that he serves is battling cancer, and his chief is asking for prayers. James "Jimmy" Ciampi, of the Fairfield Police Department, was described by FPD Chief Anthony Manna as a "young, bright, and dedicated" officer. Ciampi is unable to come to work and remains focused on battling cancer, Manna said. Ciampi began his career with FPD as a Class II Special Officer in October 2016. A year later, he became a full-time officer. In 2022, Ciampi was assigned to the Essex County Auto Theft Task Force for six months "where he excelled at helping…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Town's Police Chief Refuses To Leave Residents Behind In Assuming Statewide Leadership Role NJ Town's Police Chief Refuses To Leave Residents Behind In Assuming Statewide Leadership Role
NJ Town's Police Chief Refuses To Leave Residents Behind In Assuming Statewide Leadership Role John Russo never intended on becoming a police chief. He was going for an FBI agent, but while growing up in Rutherford and meeting his friends' parents and coaches who were police officers, he decided to switch gears. Twenty-six years into his law enforcement career, and 11 years in his role as Rutherford Police Chief, Russo has been sworn in to a one-year term as the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police's 109th president. The ceremony happened during the association's 112th annual training Training Conference & Police/Security Expo in Atlantic City last month. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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River Edge PD Asks: How Are We Doing? River Edge PD Asks: How Are We Doing?
River Edge PD Asks: How Are We Doing? River Edge residents and merchants are invited to assess the borough's police department as part of a process known as accreditation. Members of the department and borough employees also are encouraged to call during the scheduled phone-in period on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 10-11 a.m. THE NUMBER: (201) 414-6021 Telephone comments will be fielded by an assessment team from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, whose members will examine “all aspects" of the department's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, River Edge Police Chief Michael Walker…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Maywood Police: How Are We Doing? Maywood Police: How Are We Doing?
Maywood Police: How Are We Doing? Maywood residents and merchants are invited to assess the borough's police department as part of a process known as accreditation. Members of the department and borough employees also are encouraged to call during the scheduled phone-in period from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6. THE NUMBER: 201-845-2900 ext. 138 Telephone comments will be fielded by an assessment team from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, whose members will examine “all aspects of the Maywood Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services,” Chief Terence Kenny sai…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Old Tappan Police: How Are We Doing? Old Tappan Police: How Are We Doing?
Old Tappan Police: How Are We Doing? Old Tappan residents and merchants are invited to assess the borough's police department as part of a process known as accreditation. Members of the department and borough employees also are encouraged to call during the scheduled phone-in period from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30. THE NUMBER: (201) 664-1223 Telephone comments will be fielded by an assessment team from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, whose members will examine “all aspects of the Old Tappan Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services,” Chief Joseph J. Tracy s…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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River Vale PD Recognized By Chiefs Association For 'Clarity, Transparency, Professionalism' River Vale PD Recognized By Chiefs Association For 'Clarity, Transparency, Professionalism'
River Vale PD Recognized By Chiefs Association For 'Clarity, Transparency, Professionalism' River Vale police met the highest standards of law enforcement when it received accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. NJSACOP is a statewide, independent credentialing body that analyzes the operational effectiveness and clarity of a police department’s policies and procedures. Although about 570 law enforcement agencies in the state are eligible for law enforcement accreditation, only 43% are accredited. River Vale police began the process, which can take up to two years to complete, in March of 2021. “It was a team effort,” said River Vale Police D…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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'Like A Superhero': Community Prepares Goodbyes For Beloved East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief 'Like A Superhero': Community Prepares Goodbyes For Beloved East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief
'Like A Superhero': Community Prepares Goodbyes For Beloved East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief It all sadly happened so fast. East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief Phil Taormina, a man who was as kind as he was courageous, died Wednesday, just months after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of liver cancer. He was only 46. A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at St. Pius X R.C. Church in Montville (24 Changebridge Rd,). Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover (225 Ridgedale Ave). Visiting hours are from 4 to 8 Monday, Aug. 1 at Kimak Funeral Home, 425 Broad Street, Carlstadt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fund th…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Paramus PD: How Are We Doing? Paramus PD: How Are We Doing?
Paramus PD: How Are We Doing? Paramus residents and merchants are invited to give their opinion of the borough police department as part of a process known as accreditation. Members of the department and borough employees are encouraged to call, as well, during the scheduled phone-in period between 10-11 a.m. Monday, April 4. THE NUMBER: (201) 262-3400 ext. 1102 Or email comments to bmcgovern@paramuspolice.org. Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and “must address the agency’s ability to comply with the accreditation standards,” Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. (You can also write to the at New Jerse…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Glen Rocks Adds Top-Scoring New Officer To PD Glen Rocks Adds Top-Scoring New Officer To PD
Glen Rocks Adds Top-Scoring New Officer To PD Glen Rock’s newest police officer was sworn in at a private ceremony attended by only family and department members because of COVID. Officer Andrew Magro was the top scorer among 150 applicants during a comprehensive selection process that began last August, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. “Candidates began the process with a comprehensive written entrance exam conducted by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police,” Ackermann said. “The top scoring candidates then competed in a physical agility test and a command board interview.” They were then interviewed by the borough ma…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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New Milford PD: How Are We Doing? New Milford PD: How Are We Doing?
New Milford PD: How Are We Doing? New Milford residents and merchants are invited to give their opinion of the borough police department as part of a process known as accreditation. Members of the department and borough employees are encouraged to call, as well, during the scheduled phone-in period between 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15. THE NUMBER: (201) 739-4232 Or email comments to kvansaders@newmilfordnjpd.org. Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and “must address the agency’s ability to comply with the accreditation standards,” Police Chief Brian T. Clancy said. (You can also write to the at New Jersey State As…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Little Ferry Police: How Are We Doin'? Little Ferry Police: How Are We Doin'?
Little Ferry Police: How Are We Doin'? Little Ferry residents and merchants are invited to assess the borough's police department as part of a process known as accreditation. Members of the department and borough employees also are encouraged to call during the scheduled phone-in period from 9 to 11 a.m. March 3. THE NUMBER: (201) 641-2798 Telephone comments will be fielded by an assessment team from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, whose members will examine “all aspects of the Little Ferry Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services” during a visit that same d…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Bergen County Sheriff: How Are We Doin'? Bergen County Sheriff: How Are We Doin'?
Bergen County Sheriff: How Are We Doin'? Residents and merchants are invited to assess the Bergen County Sheriff's Office as part of a prestigious process known as accreditation. A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Feb. 24 to examine "all aspects of the office's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services," Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton said Friday. Members of the department and borough employees also are encouraged to call during a scheduled phone-in period from 1 to 2 p.m. that same day. THE NUMBER: (201) 336-3505 Telephon…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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NJ Police Chiefs Demand Apology From Newspaper For Anti-Cop KKK Cartoon NJ Police Chiefs Demand Apology From Newspaper For Anti-Cop KKK Cartoon
NJ Police Chiefs Demand Apology From Newspaper For Anti-Cop KKK Cartoon The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police on Monday accused the Asbury Park Press of publishing an "incendiary" cartoon of a boy in a Ku Klux Klan robe -- and demanded the newspaper remove the drawing and apologize to people of color, as well as to members of law enforcement. NJSACOP issued a statement: "On June 28, 2018, the Asbury Park Press published a cartoon in its editorial section that was clearly a poor attempt at political satire. Rather than encourage thoughtful discussion, the cartoon was offensive to its directed audience: law enforcement and communitie…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Hackensack Police Achieve 'Tremendous Accomplishment' Through Accreditation Hackensack Police Achieve 'Tremendous Accomplishment' Through Accreditation
Hackensack Police Achieve 'Tremendous Accomplishment' Through Accreditation HACKENSACK, N.J. – Hackensack police received recognition for meeting the highest standards of law enforcement when it received accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. “This is a tremendous accomplishment,” Hackensack Mayor John Labrosse said. “We all congratulate Capt. Frank Aquila, the officer-in-charge of the department and the Hackensack Police Department for achieving this well-deserved honor and appreciate the commitment they have shown to keeping our city safe.” Aquila said the “efforts, commitment and hard work of the men and women of the Hackensack …

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by Jerry DeMarco