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NJ Police Sergeant Dies Suddenly: 'He Was A Mentor To Many' NJ Police Sergeant Dies Suddenly: 'He Was A Mentor To Many'
NJ Police Sergeant Dies Suddenly: 'He Was A Mentor To Many' The Berkeley Township Police Department is mourning the loss of Sgt. William Cullen. The former US Marine was a 22-year member of the Berkeley Township PD, and died "suddenly," his department announced Friday, Feb. 17. Cullen began in the patrol division before he was reassigned to the detective bureau in 2007. His duties included general investigations, property and evidence, and Megans Law.  Cullen was known for his tenacity, his compassion and was known and respected statewide for his investigative prowess. In 2015, Cullen was promoted and was assigned as a patrol supervisor.…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Coronavirus Kills Paterson Police Officer Coronavirus Kills Paterson Police Officer
Coronavirus Kills Paterson Police Officer A 34-year-old Paterson police officer died Easter Sunday morning at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center of complications from the coronavirus, authorities said. Officer Francesco Scorpo, 34, was "a dedicated public servant who served our profession and our community with pride, honor and distinction," Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said. Scorpo joined the department in July 2015 and served in both the Patrol and Traffic Divisions. "A dedicated son, husband and father, Officer Scorpo was a family man who cared so very much about people and his profession," Speziale said. "He w…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
GOOD BOYS, GOOD BOYS: Meet Maywood Police Department's Newest K-9 Officer GOOD BOYS, GOOD BOYS: Meet Maywood Police Department's Newest K-9 Officer
Good Boys, Good Boys: Meet Maywood Police Department's Newest K-9 Officer Driven and focused, yet social and great with people. This is what Maywood Police Officer Chris Nichols says makes Ryker perfect for his job as the newest edition to the department's K-9 unit. The 17-month-old German Shepherd completed training with the NJ Police K-9 Association last week, culminating in dual certifications in K-9 patrol and narcotics detection. Imported from Slovakia by a police K-9 vendor, Ryker is set to begin his career alongside longtime Maywood police K-9 Remi this week. He will be assigned to the patrol division, where a large part of his job will be to aid in pro…

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by Cecilia Levine