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New Jersey Police Training Commission
Police & Fire
Bergen Executive Takes Control Of Beleaguered County Police Academy
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced on Thursday that he's assumed "full operational responsibility" of the county's beleaguered police academy and given full-time oversight to retired Paramus Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg, effective immediately. The move followed the New Jersey Police Training Commission's lifting earlier this week of a suspension of training for new recruits, Tedesco said on Jan. 18. Ehrenberg, who's currently the county's deputy administrator, has had a long and distinguished public service career. The 36-year police veteran, who was the Paramus chief for a de…
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: Investigation Underway Into Alleged Improprieties At Bergen Police Academy (
Update
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In his first extended public comment since claims of misconduct at the local police academy were revealed by Daily Voice last month, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella confirmed that an investigation by his office is underway. “We take all allegations of misconduct seriously, and we immediately began an investigation” into the allegations at the Bergen County Police Academy in Mahwah after being notified of the alleged improprieties. All of the academy’s instructors except one were relieved of their duties by the New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC) amid the accusations, Daily Voi…
Police & Fire
Hiring
: Closter Police Officer's Position Available
The Closter Police Department is is seeking qualified candidates for a police officer opening. Two separate processes, using the same application period, will be conducted using Police App (Applications close on Jan. 31, 2021). All candidates at the time of their application must be "a minimum of 18 years of age and a maximum age established by law or regulation," a U.S. citizen and New Jersey resident with a valid NJ driver’s license, the department said. He or she must have a bachelor's or associate's degree in criminal justice or police science from a college or university "a…
News
Hiring
: River Vale Police Officer's Position Available
The River Vale Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for a police officer opening. It’s a full-time spot with “excellent salary and benefits,” the department said. Applications close on Jan. 31, 2021. Candidates at the time of their application must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen and New Jersey resident with a valid NJ driver’s license and either one of the following: Certified in Basic Course for Police Officers (BCPO) by the NJ Police Training Commission (PTC) with less than three (3) years of full-time police experience, or; Currently enrolled in a Police Tra…
Police & Fire
'Right Thing': Grewal Launches Police Crisis Intervention Training In Paterson, Trenton, AC
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said Tuesday that he’s committed to establishing statewide crisis intervention training for law enforcement officers at all levels, among several enhancements aimed at “strengthening trust between police officers and the communities they serve.” “Experts agree that one of the most effective ways to reduce police use-of-force and death-in-custody incidents is by expanding the use of Crisis Intervention Teams (CITs), which help officers respond to situations involving individuals with mental health issues,” Grewal said. However, CIT training “is e…
Police & Fire
Accomplished Washington Township Police Veteran Rises To Chief
A highly respected Washington Township police veteran and accomplished instructor is now its chief. Chief Richard Skinner, who’d recently served as the department’s officer in charge, officially took the position on Monday. “This was a very competitive process [that] highlighted the talent, knowledge and commitment of our entire command staff,” Mayor Peter Calamari said. It was so competitive, in fact, that township officials also boosted one of the other two candidates: Capt. John Calamari, whose promotion also became official this week. The third candidate, Lt. A. J. Pecora, also impre…
Police & Fire
Still
Hiring
: Stream Of Applications Pleases New Bergen County Sheriff
HELP WANTED: Applications are still being accepted for new officers, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton said Thursday. "The response so far has been very positive," Cureton said. "We're continuing to accept resumes, and we encourage people to do so -- soon." Sheriff's officers themselves are pleased. "We could use more manpower," one said. "We provide a lot of services and assist the towns whenever they call." Applicants must be currently employed as a sworn officer in a New Jersey Civil Service law enforcement agency for at least two years after graduating from a state PTC-certif…
Police & Fire
New Bergen County Sheriff Is Hiring
HELP WANTED: A little over 18 months after his predecessor laid off 26 officers, the new Bergen County sheriff is hiring. Applicants must be currently employed as a sworn officer in a New Jersey Civil Service law enforcement agency for at least two years after graduating from a state PTC-certified police academy. They must also have a New Jersey Police Training Commission certificate. “Eligible officers from the BCSO are afforded the opportunity to be members of the Court Security Unit, Special Services Unit, Patrol Unit, K-9 Unit, Crime Scene Unit, Warrant Squad, Regional SWAT Team, Bomb …
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