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Armonk, NY
Obituaries
Former North Castle Police Chief, Veteran Dies Former North Castle Police Chief, Veteran Dies
Former North Castle Police Chief, Veteran Dies A former police chief from Connecticut who led a department in Northern Westchester is being remembered for his lifetime of public service. Fairfield County resident Fred Gambino, Jr. of Brookfield, the former chief of the North Castle Police Department, died on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the age of 86, the department announced on Monday, Dec. 11.  Born in White Plains in 1937, Gambino graduated from White Plains High School before going on to serve in the Marine Corps.  After this, he then began a long career in law enforcement by joining the New York State Police. He eventually joi…

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by Ben Crnic
Edison, NJ
Lifestyle
80s Acting Legend Tells Life Story In Middlesex County Play 80s Acting Legend Tells Life Story In Middlesex County Play
80s Acting Legend Tells Life Story In Middlesex County Play The Gutt is coming to Middlesex County. Actor Steve Guttenberg is starring in "Tales From The Guttenberg Bible", an adaptation of his memoir at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, starting on Tuesday, April 25 and running through May 21. Guttenberg is known for starring in 80s classics like "Diner," the "Police Academy" movies, "Short Circuit," Cocoon" and "Three Men and a Baby." The show features three actoss playing 90 other characters with Guttenberg playing himself and focuses on the actor's childhood growing up on Long Island through his journey to Hollywood, including his inte…

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by Sam Barron
Lakewood, NJ
News
Jersey Shore Police Had To Use Personal Phones; Lacked Tasers, Radar, Body Armor: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Police Had To Use Personal Phones; Lacked Tasers, Radar, Body Armor: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Police Had To Use Personal Phones; Lacked Tasers, Radar, Body Armor: Prosecutor A probe by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office found that the Lavallette Police Department did incomplete background checks on new hires and required officers to use their own cell phones on emergency calls. The latter was due to a faulty radio system at the police station, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, who took command of the department during the 10-month review. A total of 25 deficiencies were corrected in the past year, but at least eight remain, the lengthy report said. The report by the prosecutor, released on Friday, March 24, also found a co-mingling o…

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by Jon Craig
Pascack Valley, NJ
News
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
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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
Hackensack, NJ
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
Danbury, CT
Police & Fire
New Officer Joins Bethel Police Department New Officer Joins Bethel Police Department
New Officer Joins Bethel Police Department The Bethel Police Department recently welcomed the newest addition the town’s "finest." The Bethel Police Department announced this week that they have sworn in their newest officer, Nicholas Silva, who is heading to the Police Academy for a six-month stint to hone his skills.  His training expected to include more than 850 hours of classroom and practical instruction, along with physical fitness conditioning to prepare the officers to perform the many duties of a police officer in today’s communities. Following his tenure at the Police Academy, Silva is scheduled to return home …

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by Zak Failla
Lyndhurst, NJ
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
Danbury, CT
Police & Fire
New Officer Joins Bethel Police Force New Officer Joins Bethel Police Force
New Officer Joins Bethel Police Force The Bethel Police Department introduced its newest officer via Facebook. Michael Iadarola was sworn in during a special ceremony on Wednesday.  He will spend the next six months attending the Police Academy before returning to Bethel to complete his field training.

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by Kathy Reakes
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
New Officer Joins Wallkill Police Force New Officer Joins Wallkill Police Force
New Officer Joins Wallkill Police Force The Wallkill Police Department is welcoming a new recruit into its ranks. Officials welcomed their newest police officer, Giovanni Laguna recently, who was sworn in last month and is currently attending the police academy in SUNY Ulster. Following his graduation from the police academy, Laguna will train with a law enforcement Field Training Officer before making his way onto the force in Wallkill.

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by Zak Failla
Bridgeport, CT
Police & Fire
17 Hires Give Bridgeport PD 100 New Officers In Last Two-Plus Years 17 Hires Give Bridgeport PD 100 New Officers In Last Two-Plus Years
17 Hires Give Bridgeport PD 100 New Officers In Last Two-Plus Years Mayor Joseph Ganim and Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez welcomed the 17 newest police recruits training at the Bridgeport Police Academy this week. The 17 new recruits bring the total number of new officers to 100 since Ganim took office in 2015. In addition to the recruits, the most recent BPD graduating class of 22 officers hit the streets this week, the department said. “The Police Department serves a major function in any city and the only way they can properly do their job is with the manpower," said Ganim. "It has been my commitment to replenish the Police Department so tha…

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by Kathy Reakes
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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
Pascack Valley, NJ
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
West Milford, NJ
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