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Three New Officers Sworn In River Vale, Veteran Promoted To Sergeant Three New Officers Sworn In River Vale, Veteran Promoted To Sergeant
Three New Officers Sworn In River Vale, Veteran Promoted To Sergeant A robust recruiting process by a dedicated police lieutenant produced the hiring of three new highly qualified officers in River Vale. Lt. Josh Wisse spent six months finding a large number of highly qualified applicants, Police Chief Sean Schiedle said. Following what the chief called an “exhaustive” interview and selection process, the department hired three probationary police officers – all of whom have names who were sworn in by Municipal Judge Michael Garrett: Born and raised in Ramsey, Officer Kyle Fanning played football and baseball at Ramsey High School before going on to play f…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Morris County NJSP Recruit, 27, Dies At Hospital After Training Accident Morris County NJSP Recruit, 27, Dies At Hospital After Training Accident
Morris County Njsp Recruit, 27, Dies At Hospital After Training Accident A New Jersey State Police recruit from Morris County died Tuesday after going unconscious during a training exercise last week. Lucas C. Homeijer, of Boonton, was participating in an active countermeasures boxing exercise with another classmate at the State Police academy in Sea Girt Borough when he went unconscious on Wednesday, Nov. 25, NJSP Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan said in a release. Homeijer, a member of the 161st NJSP Academy Class, was treated by staff at the scene before being taken to a local hospital, where he later died, Callahan said. “Deeply saddened by the tr…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
New Bergen County Sheriff Is Hiring New Bergen County Sheriff Is Hiring
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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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
YOU DECIDE: Who's North Jersey's 'Fittest Cop'? YOU DECIDE: Who's North Jersey's 'Fittest Cop'?
YOU Decide: Who's North Jersey's 'Fittest Cop'? You've seen the bodybuilders and the marathoners, the cyclists, personal trainers, CrossFitters and military vets -- but of all the "Fit Cops" in Bergen and Passaic counties brought to you by Daily Voice this year, whom do you consider fittest of all? *** (Due to problems reported by iPhone users, best to vote on computers. Apologies for the inconvenience) *** Our first-ever "Fit Cops" competition highlights the 10 law enforcement officers whose stories received the most clicks in the series.  The winner will receive apparel from Fit & Blue and a banner to hang at he…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Fit Cops: Wood-Ridge Patrolman Works Midnight Shifts To Coach HS Wrestling Fit Cops: Wood-Ridge Patrolman Works Midnight Shifts To Coach HS Wrestling
Fit Cops: Wood-Ridge Patrolman Works Midnight Shifts To Coach HS Wrestling Sacrificing sleep and a social life for four months of the year doesn't bother Wood-Ridge Police Officer Timothy Janz. Wrestling is his passion and he'd give up just about anything to help others looking to follow a similar path. The officer opts for midnight shifts from November through March so he can continue as the assistant wrestling coach at Wood-Ridge High School. "I love the sport and being able to coach and represent the town I grew up in and team I once wrestled for is very gratifying," said Janz, 30. "Plus, the kids love knowing that I have more than 20 years exp…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Meet The New-Look River Vale Police Department Meet The New-Look River Vale Police Department
Meet The New-Look River Vale Police Department RIVER VALE, N.J. – The new-look River Vale Police Department has six new officers hired over the past three months and six recently-promoted supervisors. “In order to continue the department's tremendous success, we must prepare for the future,” Mayor Glen Jasionowski said. “By hiring the best available police officers and promoting our most talented leaders, we have paved the way for a successful future.” The moves come on the heels of several recent and upcoming retirements of long-time department members. “This is a very exciting time for us,” Police Chief William Giordano said. “W…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Fit Cops: Hackensack Officer Proved Her Academy Class Wrong Fit Cops: Hackensack Officer Proved Her Academy Class Wrong
Fit Cops: Hackensack Officer Proved Her Academy Class Wrong HACKENSACK, N.J. — Neither getting in shape nor becoming a police officer came easy for Hackensack's special officer Emily Dubon. Dropping 40 pounds took as much work as proving to the other recruits in her state law enforcement class that she could indeed hold her own. Dubon, 21 of Englewood, ultimately lost the weight -- and finished at the top of her class for females in 2016, despite being the smallest. As she continues to work toward her goal of becoming a K9 officer in the sheriff's department, she motivates others as a personal trainer. "I really wanted to be a cop, and it’s h…

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by Cecilia Levine