Video: Mahwah Police Go National On 'Fox And Friends'

MAHWAH, N.J. -- TV's "Fox and Friends" saluted Mahwah police at the show's Manhattan studios on Wednesday as part of a segment about blue lines being painted in communities across the nation to support law enforcement.

Mahwah's Susan Larsen joined Mayor Bill Laforet and members of the Mahwah Police Department on "Fox And Friends."

Photo Credit: FOX

Mahwah's finest join the "Fox And Friends" crew.
Photo Credit: *COURTESY: Police Chief James Batelli*

Mahwah Bill Laforet, Susan Larsen and the men in blue.
Photo Credit: *COURTESY: Mahwah Police Chief James Batelli*

Jerry DeMarco

11/30/2016 2:34 p.m.

"Getting up at 3 a.m. to head into New York City was a task that we gladly took on," Police Chief James Batelli told Daily Voice after the nationally televised appearance.

Joining them was Mayor William Laforet -- who distributed 650 "Support Mahwah Police" signs throughout the community -- and resident Susan Larsen, who convinced township officials to paint a blue line outside police headquarters.

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BLUE LINES MATTER: More and more North Jersey towns are painting blue lines on their streets to show support for law enforcement. CLICK HERE for the Bergen/Passaic list.

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“Each day, Mahwah officers are reminded of the support they have from the Mahwah community when they see the line,” Lt. Phil Tangel said.

Within hours of the live telecast, Batelli he was getting emails of support from as far as Michigan.

"What a great day," the chief said. "This is an experience they will always remember."

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