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NJ State Police Seek Change in Mandatory Retirement Age

Published March 6, 2009

More than 120 troopers have filed a lawsuit seeking to have the agency’s mandatory retirement policy overturned.

New Legislation Limits Pay Suspension of Police Officers

Published March 5, 2009

Gov. Jon S. Corzine signed legislation March 5, 2009 that limits unpaid suspensions of police and firefighters to 180 days.

Applications Being Accepted for Trooper Youth Week

Published February 19, 2009

The application deadline for the July 2009 program is March 16th.

Looking for Members Interested in Read Across America Program

Published February 19, 2009

Sign up to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and read to kids on March 2, 2009!

LPOANJ Featured in January 2009 New Jersey Cops Magazine

Published January 4, 2009

The New Jersey State Chapter of the Latino Police Officers Association was featured in the January 2009 issue of New Jersey Cops magazine.

Ralph Rivera, Jr. Receives NLPOA 2008 Leadership Award

Published December 28, 2008

Undersheriff Ralph Rivera, Jr. of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office was a recipient of the 2008 Leadership Award from our parent organization.

NJ Supreme Court: Kid’s Call Provided Sufficient Cause for DUI Stop

Published December 23, 2008

The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that a teenager’s 911 call to police that her father was driving drunk was enough to justify a stop of his vehicle.

NJ Supreme Court: No Need for Final Warning to DUI Suspects

Published November 11, 2008

The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that police are not required to read a final warning to drunk driving suspects who refuse to take a breath test.