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The chair of
the New jersey
Asian American
Law
Enforcement
Foundation
Scholarship
committee has
extended the
opportunity to
members and
their
immediate
family members
to one week.
The final
deadline is
the CLOSE OF
BUSNIESS ON
FRIDAY JUNE
8th. The
requirements
and the
application
itself can be
found atwww.NJAALEF.org
The
scholarship
committee has
made the
foundation's
scholarship requirements
much easier
than many
other similar
scholarship opportunities.
Many thanks to SAFE
BENEFITS,
a State &
Federal
Employees
Benefits
Consulting
Group and the Shau-wai
Lam Family
Foundation for
making the
2018 (NJAALEF
scholarship(s)
a reality.
The
association is
happy to
announce that
once again the Society
of Asian
Federal
Officers has
partnered up
with us
again to
present the
19th annual
Career Fair
and Law
Enforcement
Social aka
Asian Fest.
Law
Enforcement
agencies and
departments
that have been
with us in the
past are I am
pleased to say
back with us.
New law
enforcement
agencies
include the
Internal
Revenue
Service and
traveling from
Washington DC
the United
States Capital
Police among
others.
The
association
has obtained
the
educational
"Smoke House"
which is a
tractor
trailer fitted
to look like a
kitchen or
living room as
one navigates
under "smoke"
to escape the
fire to
safety. New
this year is
the DWI/DUI
simulator. One
travels on a
go cart with
special eye
glasses that
simulate a
drunken
response while
operating said
go cart. Also
for the first
time the
Central Jersey
Blood bank bus
will be in
attendance.
Donate blood
and receive
not only a
good feeling
your doing the
right thing
but also some
really good
stuff also.
Much more to
announce
later.
If you can
help and
volunteer for
a while please
e mail us. No
person will be
turned down,
believe me...…
If you
know of young
adults that
want a career
in law
enforcement
please by all
means let them
know about
June 30th. There
is no cost to
those that
only use the
Career Fair. If
one partakes
in with the
food and
beverages 10.
is cheap
considering a
simple
sandwich
and soda costs
10 bucks
If you
have not done
so mark your
calendars for
JUNE 30th. For
a not
good time but
a great
time with others
that protect
and serve and
those that
support the
law
enforcement
community.
Click here for
Flier 1
Click here for
Flier 2
On May 4, 2018
the Society of
Asian Federal
Officers held
its annual
gala. The
event was a
success as
everyone had a
great time. It
is a time to
meet "old
timers" one
has not seen
in a while and
also to meet
the up and
coming soon to
be veterans of
various law
enforcement
agencies and
departments in
the region. It
is also a good
time to talk
to high
profile law
enforcement
officials such
as the Chief
of the US
Marshals in
regards to the
association
and to super
supporters of
law
enforcement
such as Rae
Kim and
Richard Lewis
of SAFE
BENEFITS.
Congratulations
to Kai and the
other Ex. Bd.
members of
SOAFO for yet
another
successful
event!  
Click on
picture to
enlarge
 
Photos
top; Agnes
Chan, the 1st
female Asian
American
promoted to
the rank of
Detective
within the
NYPD &
NJAALEOA Ex.
Bd. member
Fred Rivera
Veteran (ret)
Federal Agent
and 2018 SOAFO
honoree Harold
Moy PAPD Sgt.
Howard Chin,
Suffolk County
PD Asian Jade
Society President
Jeff Fong and
R. May
Photos bottom;
PAPD Officer
Timothy Mui,
NJAALEOA Ex. Bd.
members R. May &
Fred Rivera.
75+ years of law
enforcement. R.
May, NYPD Det. &
President of the
NYPD AJS Eugene
Canapi, & Just
retired Federal
Agent & SOAFO Ex.
Bd. member Yui
Chow
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Reminder 2018
scholarship
applications
should be in by
May29th. This is a
benefit that not
just helps the
member but their
family as well. go
to www.njaalef.org for
a copy of the
scholarship
application. The
schalsrdhip(s)
will be given out
during the June
30th Career Fair
and Law
Enforcement
Social.
This past
Wednesday 4/25/18,
President Joe
Luistro convened a
meeting of several
members to update
our media status.
The association
had three Facebook
pages. One
dedicated to a
closed group for
members of which
many were not. We
have hundreds of
sworn and
associate members
and only 53 were
on the closed
site. The second
site generally
brought one
general news which
was law
enforcement
related. This was
a public page The
3rd page brought one
almost 100% news
regarding the
association or the
foundation. This
was a public page.
At the end of the
day, the closed
Facebook site will
shut down. The
Facebook site
which generally
had law
enforcement news
will be shut down.
The sole public
Facebook page The
New Jersey Asian
American Law
Enforcement
Officers
Association will
be the only
official Facebook
page of the
association.
This page will
combine the three
strengths of three
pages into one.
The administrators
and editors of the
sole Facebook site
consists of five
very long time
members.
Jason Chang (our IT
person),
Jamie Yeh (our OEM
Director), Joel
Villabroza (a past
Ex. Bd member),
Jose Raboy (a past
Ex. Bd. member)
and R. May (Pres.
Emeritus). If
there is a concern
with the page
please reach out
to one of these
folks or any
current Ex. Bd
member. It
is the hope of Joe
and the rest of
the team mentioned
that the Facebook
page will be more
interesting,
and more
informative
that three
Facebook
pages. And by all
means please like
the page.
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Believe it or not
June 30th is
just around the
corner and the
association is
hard at work to
make sure the
19th Annual
Career Fair and
Law Enforcement
Social AKA Asian
Fest is as good
as in past
years. Last year
the association
held our first
and only gals
celebrating our
20th anniversary
of existence. If
you attended,
you know how
good it was for
the almost 300
guests in
attendance. This
year we have
confirmed so far The New
Jersey State
Police, The
Federal Air
Marshal Service,
The Middlesex
County
Prosecutors
Office, the
Federal Bureau
of
Investigations,
The US Custom
Border Patrol,
Fanwood Police
Department and
the Edison
Police
Department.
We are awaiting
on several
more
confirmations
The association
has secured
the Middlesex
County "smoke
house" which
is a fantastic
learning
experience for
all those in
attendance and
other
interesting
stuff. We will
be honored to
have a special
person from
the Office
of the New
Jersey
Attorney
General.
So save the date
June 30th 12
noon to 1600
hours Members
are at no cost
and a benefit to
being a member.
College students
attending if
they also
partake in the
food, beverages
and other
activities is
only $10.00 pp.
An official
flier will be
posted and sent
to various
colleges around
the state.
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The 2018
awarding of a
scholarship(s)
will occur
during the
June 30th
Career Fair/
law
Enforcement
social.
Applications
can be had by
going on to
the New Jersey
Asian American
Law
Enforcement
Foundation's
website.
http://www.njaalef.org
The
scholarship
committee has
added all
members who
attend college
full time
while working
full time are
eligible to
take part in
the
scholarship
process. If
one is working
full time and
carrying a 12
credit college
load at the
same, one of
many kudos to
you and you
deserve an
opportunity
for a
scholarship.
MAY 29th IS
THE DEADLINE
TO SUMBIT THE
APPLICATION
AND PAPERWORK
TO THE
FOUNDATION.
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The
association,
together
we....... are
the oldest, largest, all
inclusive
Asian based
law
enforcement
fraternal
organization
in the entire
state of New
Jersey thanks
to you our
sworn and
associate
members. The
association is
also the only
charter member
from the state
of New Jersey
with the National
Asian Peace
Officers
Association which
means we can
connect with
thousands of
other law
enforcement
officers from
all over this
great country
for the
benefit of our
members and
community.
So thank you
all for your
support!
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If one is
aware of a
company that
would like to
support our
efforts with a
donation
please let us
know of the
company and
person. We
have persons
and companies
that have been
supportive of
the
association
but there is
always so more
we can do for
our
communities
that financial
constraints
won't allow us
do. Donations
received may
be tax
deductible as
allowed by
law.
On Sunday April
22nd the 5K World
Trade Memorial
walk/run and
community day took
place at the WTC.
Some of the
participants were
members of the
association
including NJAALEOA
President Joe
Luistro and his
family. With all
the fanfare
sometimes the
meaning and intent
of the event can
fall be the
wayside. Thanks to
three Port
Authority Police
Officers who were
perhaps in grade
school when the
towers came down
on 9-11-01 they
showed Jessica
(who was not born
yet on 9-11-01) in
a positive and
understandable way
of why we have the
memorial run and
activities to
honor all those
lost including the
initial 37 police
officers that did
not go home that
faithful day.
Thanks to Port
Authority Police
Officer Aravinda
Jayewardana, Obed
Lopez and Mina
Shenouda And
thanks to Joe for
taking photo of
the memorial where
James Nelson is
inscribed in it. I
met Jimmy when he
was a rookie at
the Lincoln
Tunnel. He used to
ride with me in my
sector car when he
had his meal
break. Jim was a
sponge when it
came to learning
the ways of a
urban cop, firm
but with respect.
When we went to
court his demeanor
and manner of
speech was not
that of a rookie
cop. It was
evident his
abilities would
take him to later
being an academy
instructor. On
9-11-01, Jimmy, 36
other PA cops and
over a hundred PA
employees never
came home that
day.
Thank you
Aravinda, Obed and
Mina for keeping
the memory of
those lost alive
for the next
generation to
remember and never
forget.
 
Jessica meets left
to right PA
Officers
Jayawardana,
& Shenouda
Jessica with her
"writing on a star"
On April 14th the
association held it's
Spring membership
meeting with guest
speaker New
Jersey Transit
Lieutenant Keith
Miano. Lieutenant
Miano is in charge of
training for the
almost 300 member
force of the NJTPD. If
there is a person who
may be called the
renaissance man of law
enforcement
Lieut. Miano would be
a prime candidate.
Noted supervisory
personnel in
attendance Captain.
V. Concina, (Clark
PD), Lieut.
Jean St. Paul, (DOC), Supervisor
(ret) Tom Masters (US
Air Marshal) ,
Sgt. V Tabaranza (NJ
State Police),
Dep. Agent in Charge
Nelson Chen (US Postal
Service) and
Mr. law enforcement - Chief
W. Schievella. We
are grateful for the
sworn and associate
members who attended
the Spring meeting
including a member who
travels from Queens
County New York to
attend association
meetings. The kick off
for the 2018 NJAA Law
Enforcement Foundation
scholarship
process took place at
the meeting . The
scholarship(s) will be
awarded to the
successful
candidate(s) during
the June 30th
association career
fair/ law enforcement
social. Copies of the
application can be
found on the
foundations' website www.njaalef.org.
One important change
to the scholarship
process is members
themselves are
eligible to take part.
The requirements are
the same in addition
to being employed full
time and attending
college full time.
Once again it bears
truth... great people,
great food, a super
presentation makes for
a great meeting.
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Save the date June
30th our annual
Career Day/ Law
Enforcement
Social. If
you have attended
before you know
how unique it is
on several
different levels.
If you have not
attended before,
you don't want to
miss out. Details
to follow.
Spring Membership Meeting
April
14, 2018
Saturday at 11:30 AM
Picnic
Gardens BBQ Buffet
House
1763
Route 27, Edison NJ
08817
10.00
per 2018 NJAALEOA
member for a complete
lunch including soft
drinks and desert and
tip. Non members 20.00
per person.
Please RSVP to Joe at
[email protected]
The 2018 NJAALEOA
membership benefits.
1) NJAALEOA attorneys - excellent attorneys at special NJAALEOA pricing.
2) DCH Car purchasing - one of our most used benefits. Compare then
e-mail the association
and we set up the
special rep. to meet
you at one of several
DCH dealerships.
3) E-mails and a lot of them - covering many issues, giving members real
time intel including
career opportunities,
special events and
other opportunities
for our sworn and
associate membership.
4) Complimentary pass to our annual Asianfest event as part of your
membership. check out
www.asiancops.org for
photos of past
Asianfest events.
5) Networking, the NJAALEOA networks with several excellent organizations
for the benefit of the
membership
6) Free prep advise on oral, video, one on one,
one on three
and home interviews.
This invaluable
service to our members
has proven results.
7) The association does its best to be there for you on a host of issues.
We have done it before
and we will continue
to be there as best as
we can to assist our
associate and sworn
members and their
families.
be careful and be safe out there,
the Executive Board of the
New Jersey Asian
American Law
Enforcement Officers
Association
There is a Go Fund Me
page started by
a few adults with
children who attend
the Parkland Florida
High School. The fund
is necessary to tear
down the freshman
building of the school
where the deaths of so
many occurred, where
hundreds of children
were terrified by the
actions of a crazed
gunman, where teachers
didn't teach that day
but hid and protected
their students. The
building must come
down and replaced.
Please donate a few
dollars to the cause.
All funds , every
penney goes to the
cause. Thank you.
https://www.gofundme.com/marjory-stoneman-douglas-hs-funds
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Dear Friend,
We will come
together today at
the 9/11 Memorial
to commemorate the
lives of John
DiGiovanni, Robert
Kirkpatrick,
Stephen A. Knapp,
William Macko,
Wilfredo Mercado
and Monica
Rodriguez Smith
and her unborn
child. These six
innocent people
were killed 25
years ago today in
the first
terrorist attack
on the World Trade
Center. Though a
quarter century
has passed since
this devastating
attack, it has not
been forgotten.
Over and over
this past month, I
have heard from
men and women who
were in the
buildings or whose
loved ones were
killed about how
meaningful our
commemoration of
this day is to
them. In
recognition of
this milestone
anniversary, we
dedicated the
entire month of
February to
remembering the
victims of the
1993 bombing,
honoring those who
responded and
those who
survived, and
presenting
programs and
activities
documenting the
history and legacy
of the February
26, 1993 attack.
So many stories
have been shared
about that day.
For those whose
loved ones were
killed, the act of
remembrance
provides a sense
of support, even
after so many
years. For the
thousands who
evacuated the
towers, this
anniversary
recalls not only a
life-changing
event but also the
affirmative
potential of
resilience. And
for all the first
responders who
ushered thousands
to safety and
those who worked
to bring the
perpetrators to
justice, this day
is a reminder of
the critically
essential role of
their public
service.
This afternoon, we
will gather with
representatives
from each of these
groups at the
Memorial's North
pool where the
names of the
victims are
forever etched in
bronze alongside
those killed on
September 11,
2001. Wherever you
are, please join
us for a moment of
silence at 12:18
p.m., marking the
time of the 1993
attack. It remains
imperative that we
honor and remember
those who died,
those who survived
and those who
responded. We are
humbled and
privileged to
stand with them
today and every
day.
With
warm regards,
Alice M.
Greenwald
President & CEO
9-11 Memorial
Many apologies for
posting this message
not in a more timely
fashion. Please take
a moment to think of
those lives lost that
day and thank the
heavens that
one support girder
in the north tower
held up which kept
thousands from
perishing that day.
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Please join the
New Jersey Police
Chiefs Foundation at
the 34th Annual
New Jersey Law
Enforcement
Memorial Service
for law
enforcement
officers who made
the ultimate
sacrifice in the
line of duty over
the past year, as
well as all the
heroes who have
been lost over the
years. This
annual tribute
will be held at
the historic Great
Auditorium in
Ocean Grove, New
Jersey at 11 AM on
Tuesday, May 22,
2018.
The memorial
service brings
together the
entire law
enforcement
community and the
public for a day
of solemn
remembrance. All
members of the law
enforcement
community, family,
friends, the press
and the public at
large are welcome
and greatly
encouraged to
attend.
No RSVP is
required.
For
additional
information,
please contact
the New Jersey
State
Association of
Chiefs of
Police State
Office at
856.334.8943
or [email protected].
Please post on
your respective
calendars. It is a
great event to
honor those that
make the ultimate
sacrifice for
those we serve and
protect.
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Recently Bergen County
Executive James
Tedesco and the Bergen
County Freeholders
celebrated the Lunar
New Year. At the well
attended event we are
proud to say NJAALEOA
Executive Bd. member
and Bergen County
Sheriff's Officer Fred
Rivera received a
citation for community
service. Congrats to
all the citation
recipients. And thanks
to Bergen County
Administrators for
hosting the event
which is celebrated by
over one billion
people across the
globe.
 
November 2, 2017
On November 15, 2017 the
honorable New Jersey
Attorney General
Christopher Porrino held
a major press conference
to kick off the SAFE
STOP NJ campaign.
The premise of the SAFE
STOP campaign is a simple,
yet powerful one to the
motoring public in New
Jersey and beyond:
When a motor vehicle is
stopped by a law
enforcement officer
what should the operator
do and what can the
operator expect from said
law enforcement officer.
There is no doubt , when
word of this campaign,
SAFESTOP hits the streets
and neighborhoods of New
Jersey, it can and will
potentially save lives of
all concerned in a traffic
stop situation. KUDOS to
the Attorney General and
his office to kick off
such a great program
involving law enforcement,
celebrities and community
leaders.
The association thanks the
Edison Township Police
Department for allowing
Police Officers Jason
Chang and Shirley Dong to
participate directly
with the SAFE STOP NJ
campaign.
To those on this mass
e-mailing please
disseminate the
information to your
members of the force,
community, in the
colleges, high schools and
community centers. This is
a win win for law
enforcement and the
communities we all serve.
SAFE STOP will not stop
the bad guys from trying
to hurt those that are
sworn to protect. SAFE
STOP will allow the
motoring public to be
aware of what they should
do during a motor vehicle
stop and if necessary what
recourse they have if they
have concerns regarding
said car stop.
At the podium during the
SAFE STOP NJ press
conference is NJ Attorney
General Christopher
Porrino with law
enforcement personnel,
community leaders and
celebrities all supporting
the SAFE STOP Initiative.
(far left is NJAALEOA OEM
Director Jamie Yeh &
member Officer Jason
Chang.
http://newjersey.news12.com/story/36854914/new-jersey-launches-campaign-to-promote-safe-police-stops
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_bfkdPeGJE&sns=em
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMSTB1mUa4A&sns=em
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiV8xq_cqXk
A response to ignorance.
The New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Officers Association
condemns the disgraceful
flier that targeted
certain Asian American
School Board candidates in
Edison, NJ. We also
condemn as cowards the
individuals who have sent
the hateful flier in this
anonymous manner to the
residents of Edison by US
mail. We hope to
identify the author(s) of
this ignorant message and
call them out for who they
are. They are
racists and bigots.
The residents of Edison
and this State deserve
better.
We are proud that the Asian American community continues to
meaningfully participate
and contribute to every
aspect of society.
Asian Americans are
represented in business,
the military, government,
law enforcement and in the
schools. The
community at large in
Edison and in this State
is made better by Asian
American participation and
contribution rather than
their exclusion. We
are all made better by our
diversity.
Respectfully,
Robert May
President Emeritus/ founder the NJAALEOA
October is the month the
association starts its'
2018 membership drive. To
the 2 dozen or so that
have already joined the
team including two who are
members to 2019, thank
you.
Please take a moment to
sign up via Pay Pal or via
a check to the PO Box.
Just the other day the
association addressed
a racist flier whose vile
message was against two
Asian Americans. In June
we held one of the most
entertaining, lively galas
,celebrating our 20 years
of existence and our work
for you and the community.
In between, the
association works
diligently for its members
year round.
Lastly, and I say this
often where it may lose
its meaning...Please be
careful and safe out
there. To both our sworn
and associate members make
it a habit to know your
surroundings.
It can be a dangerous
world in just a matter of
seconds.
President Joe Luistro,
Association OEM Director
Jamie Yeh and R. May had
an informal meeting with New
Jersey State Police Major
Brian Polite and Trooper
GeneHong. Major
Polite is the commanding
officer of the NJSP
Community Outreach and
Public Affairs Unit. A
productive discussion of
issues of mutual concern
were addressed including
but not limited to
recruitment, and
joint participation of
events.
from left to right.
President Joe Luistro,
Trooper Gene Hong, R. May,
Major Brian Polite and OEM
Director Jamie Yeh.
Yesterday 9/10/17 the
association as part of its
outreach program attended
the 7 chapter OCA and CFC
event in Bergen County.
Special thanks to members
Senior Corrections Officer
Ray Alfaro &
Morris County Investigator
Grace Marotta for taking
the time to help out. Also
thanks to Bergen County
Sheriff Michael Saudino
and the Director of
Communications Bergen
County Sheriff's Office W.
Schievella for sending
Bergen County K-9 Sheriff
Officer Fred Rivera and
Officer Samantha Oh to the
event. The association had
besides educational and
safety material for for
the adults and children
also had 9-11-01
artifacts on
display. It was a great
day as the children spoke
at length to Officers Oh,
Marotta and Alfaro in
regards to law enforcement
and safety issues. Officer
Rivera spent allot of time
with answering questions
about his police dog and
the various uses canines
have in law enforcement.
The adults and especially
the children really
appreciated the efforts of
Marotta, Oh, Alfaro and
Rivera. Photos with
permission of parents.
   
It is with great sadness
to inform you the sudden
passing of our beloved Dr.
Henry Lee's wife -
Margaret Lee.
Mrs. Lee passed away on
the late night of July 31,
2017 at Yale New Haven
Hospital, at the age of
78.
Funeral service & wake
will take place on August
4, 2017 at 10 am., at W.S.
Clancy Memorial Funeral
Home located at 244 North
Main Street, Branford, CT.
For cash or check
donation, please make it
out to:
Margaret Lee Scholarship
Fund
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
203-932-7460
If
you have someone in mind
let me hear about it so
the person can be included
in the mix.
5th Annual New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards
NJCACC is proud to be a member of the 5th Annual New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards (NJIEA) Coalition. We hope you will assist us in sending in your nomination. The awards will be presented on September 13, 2017 from 8:00-11:30 AM at the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce/Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce Global Opportunities Summit "Building Bridges to Business Connections" to be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Princeton, NJ.
The New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards are sponsored by a broad-based coalition of New Jersey groups, including regional and bi-national chambers of commerce, immigrant advocacy groups, and other community organizations joining to celebrate the important role of immigrants in today's economy and to honor the contributions of immigrant business leaders to their communities.
In New Jersey, foreign-born individuals like our 2014 winner Mario Casabona CEO of Tech Launch, 2015 winner Iftekhar Hossain of IH Engineering, and 2016 winner Jose “Pepe” Garcia of Maverick Building Services have created more than one in three new businesses in recent years, ranking New Jersey behind only California, New York, and Florida. Companies in New Jersey started by immigrants generate an annual business income of $6.2 billion.
Past winners include the following NJCACC members: Shau-wai Lam (DCH Auto Group), John Lau (Appliedinfo Partners), Barry Zhang (Princetel), and Dennis Zhang (24-7 International).
We believe that rather than sending qualified foreign-born advance-degree graduates of U.S. colleges and universities back home to compete against U.S. businesses, Congress should encourage these individuals to stay in the United States by offering them permanent resident status. We can further buttress our competitive edge, by expanding the H-1B visa program, which makes available to U.S. businesses some of the world's most highly-trained professionals in fields across the business sector. What's more, a significant portion of H-1B filing fees fund education and training programs to enhance the skills of U.S. workers, particularly in the technology fields.
This year, we will be honoring immigrants for their achievements in growth, advocacy, and innovation, and we will name the 2017 Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year.
Are you an immigrant entrepreneur who has excelled in one of these fields? Do you know someone, a colleague, family member, neighbor, or friend who you think has what it takes to be named an award winner for innovation, growth or advocacy or for the 2017 Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year?
Nominations are open from May 22-July 25, 2017
To Nominate go to https://www.princetonchamber.org/njiea/#
For inquiries: contact Josephine Ho, Executive Director of NJCACC at [email protected] or 732-507-7348
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 Congrats
to NJAALEOA member
Detective Tejesh Patel who
was recently given a
certificate of
appreciation for his work
while on the Middlesex
County Prosecutor's Office
task force. Officer A.
Barboio is pictured with
Detective Patel. Job well
done for both officers!
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Special Notice: The
October general membership
will also be the election
meeting for the Executive
board for 2018. Several
people have posed an
interest in running for a
board position with the
knowledge active
participation at
times throughout the year
is a must.
The meeting is being set
up at the headquarters of
the Federal Air Marshal
Service located in Newark
New Jersey. More specific
information is
forthcoming.
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August 14 to August 17th.
The National conference is
being held in St. Paul
Minnesota this year. The
association is trying to
get an estimate on members
who may be attending.
Please notify Joe at
[email protected] if
your thinking of
attending.
This past Wednesday NYPD
Officer Miosotis Familia
was assassinated by a cop
hating thug in the Bronx.
Officer Familia did not
have a chance to return
fire as the punk
blindsided her while she
was in a NYPD mobile
command unit writing her
entries as she started her
midnight tour of duty.
This has happened before,
it has happened now to
Officer Familia and it
will happened again. One
never knows when a low
life human like the one
who cowardly shot Officer
Familia will sneak up on a
law enforcement officer to
kill said officer simply
because of what she or he
does, protect life and
property. RIP NYPD
Officer Miosotis
Familia.
What a
fantastic night. The
20th Anniversary dinner
was awesome.
Click
here for photos
From NJAALEOA OEM Director
Jamie Yeh:
On the behalf of Taiwanese
Police & Fire Delegation,
would like to
thank NJAALEOA
President Sgt. J. Luistro
and Officer J. Chang of
the Edison Police
Department for... the
outstanding department
tour of police
headquarter, 911 Dispatch
Center, visit of the
commanding staffs and
police patrol ride-along
opportunity. Exceptional
hospitality by exceptional
professionals! Your
partnership and support in
international engagement
and police training
initiatives is most valued
and appreciated.
Edison Police Officer J.
Chang with representatives
from Taiwan Police
delegation at Edison
Police headquarters. The
delegation also visited
with the Bergen County
Sheriff's Office who were
guided by Director William
Schievella.
A special thanks to Edison
PD Chief Thomas Bryan and Bergen
County Sheriff Michael
Saudino for
the courtesies extended
law enforcement delegation
from Taiwan.
"I frequently enjoy
meeting and teaching
foreign police officers
about law enforcement.
Although we speak
different languages and
wear different insignia,
we all protect our
communities from crime and
terrorism. " William
Schievella.
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Very much worth repeating.
March 29th, An important
issue affecting law
enforcement. Do
you know the difference
between a bias incident
and bias crime? What is a
bias crime?
A program worth attending.
Please check out the
attached.
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Dear R May,
Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey said today that authorities are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the man in the composite sketch.
On August 12, 2016, the Perth Amboy Police Department reported that an unidentified individual had been discovered in a wooded area near the intersection of Herbert Street and Riverview Drive.
Forensic examination of the deceased revealed that the unidentified male was between the age of 25-35 and between 5’2” to 5’5” tall.
The New Jersey State Police Forensic Photograph and Composite Artist Unit with the assistance of Forensic Anthropologist Donna Fontana were able to reconstruct the pictured composite sketch.
Authorities are attempting to positively identify the individual. Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual is asked to contact Det. Joseph Chesseri of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-745-3115 or Det. Jose Rosario with the Perth Amboy Police Department at 732-324-3811 or DSG. Joel Trella of the New Jersey State Police Missing Person Unit at 609-882-2000 ext. 2554
Click on the following link:
http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Government/Departments/PSH/Prosecutor/News/Pages/03-20-2017_2.aspxFor full details, view this message on the web
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http://www.mycentraljersey.com/videos/news/crime/jersey-mayhem/2017/02/23/edison-rolls-out-police-body-cameras/98326022/
The Edison Township police
Department will out fit
125 of their officers with
body cams. The association
advocated for the Body
Cams when we were
privileged to be part of a
committee under the Office
of the NJ Attorney General
to discuss the use of Body
Cams for law enforcement
personnel in the state of
New Jersey The person
demonstrating the use of
the body cam is NJAALEOA
member and veteran Edison
Police Officer J.
Aldahondo
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Recently NJAALEOA member
and Edison Police Officer
Donald Ship was recognized
by the township and the
department for his efforts
to assist a needy family.
Well deserved Officer
Ship! Photo:
Officer Ship pictured in
the middle with
Edison PD Chief
Thomas Bryan pictured to
the far right.
On February 12, 2017 the
association sponsored a
recruitment effort by the New
Jersey State Police
Recruitment Unit. The NJSP are
currently accepting on line
applications for the position
of State trooper. Please
notify all those that may be
interested in this law
enforcement career position.
The event held at the Rutgers
Community Christian Church
Somerset NJ went exceptional
well. Click
here for photos
The association was off
the grid for three weeks.
The association has some
catching up to due sending
out info that may be
interesting and or
important to the
membership and our many
supporters.
Earlier this month long
time member and supporter
of the association
Jeannette Gormeley
graduated the police
academy and was sworn in
with approx. 25 others as
the newest members of the
Jersey City Police
Department.
Congratulations Officer
Gormeley, well deserved!
Jersey City Police Officer
J. Gormeley, family
supporters and long time
NJAALEOA supporter, the
honorable Jersey City
Council President Rolando
Lavarro
 On
February 10th members of the
association met with the
honorable Mercer County
Prosecutor A. Onofri at his
office near NJ capital
building. Several matters were
discussed including but
not limited to areas of mutual
concern, a brief history of
the association, assistance
rendered to law enforcement
departments and
association community
sponsored projects.
The meeting was informative
and productive. Photo
left to right: member Officer
Josh Chatterjee, Mercer County
Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri,
Association OEM Director Jamie
Yeh and R. May.
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Congrats to Judge
(ret) Sue Pai Yang for
being honored during the
20th annual Home Crest
community services gala
this coming February 17th
at the Jin Fong
Restaurant. Judge Yang has
been a leader within the
Asian community as well as
the legal community for
decades. Congratulation
Judge Sue Pai Yang.
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Speaking of community
leaders, a quick recovery
wish to long time member
Virginia Ng. Virginia is
the President (again) of
the Organization of
Chinese Americans NJ
chapter, an all inclusive
social advocate
organization. Virginia
also holds a national post
with the OCA in Washington
DC. With two new knees
Virginia will be ready for
another few decades of
community service to many.
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Check out
the
exciting event that just
past!
 NJ
State Trooper Frankie
Williams past away in the
line of duty as a result of a
serious motor vehicle
accident a few days ago caused
by a motorist. Trooper
Williams just graduated from
the NJSP academy on January
29, 2016. Rest
In Peace Trooper Frankie
Williams
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William Hall was a New Jersey
State Trooper, a Chief with the
Port Authority of NY & NJ Police
Department and now a Supervisor In
Charge for the Federal Air Marshal
service, New York Office. Chief
Hall as I addressed him during and
after our days with the Port
Authority recalls the days of
9-11-01 and beyond. in the video.
The Chief has a command presence
about him and spoke in a
quiet tone most often unless you
did not have the answers you were
expected to have. Then
no words were needed as one would
look at his blue eyes and know you
goofed up. A true commander that
those just starting out could
learn much from.
https://www.tsa.gov/videos/faces-tsa-william-hall-0
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Last Sunday A New Jersey State
Trooper showed the New Jets
what an open field tackle should
look like.
Though unconfirmed, the trooper
received an invite from the Jets
to try out for a position during
the next free agent try outs.
http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/its-time-again-to-listen-to-kevin-harlan-call-play-by-p-1789714315
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The NJAA Law Enforcement
Foundation is seeking your help at
absolutely no cost to you.
You can at no cost to you,
join Amazon
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foundation at no cost to you
when make purchases via
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you do not lose any benefits,
it at no cost to you and
you'll help the foundation ,
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PLEASE take 14 seconds to
join, that's what it took to
make the New Jersey Asian
American Law Enforcement
Foundation my selected
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thank you for your effort and
helping the cause at no cost
to you.
fraternally,
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checkout on a desktop or
laptop... Using the Amazon app
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sign up to Amazon Smile.
Thank you
Now when you shop at smile.amazon.com,
Amazon will give 0.5% of your
purchase price to your
selected charity.
We will reach out to New
Jersey Asian American Law
Enforcement Foundation Inc to
ensure it is ready to accept
donations from Amazon.
To those that served and are now
serving in the armed forces, Happy
Veterans Day.
To those that made the ultimate
sacrifice we honor their service
and heroism.
It's that time of year when the
association reminds members in
regards to annual membership
to the association.
During the year the association
works hard to keep you informed on
many issues. We continue to have a
personal relationship with a multi
vehicle dealership to afford you
personal service and a great deal.
We have extremely competent
attorneys to assist you and your
family . We at our own expense
meet with community leaders, and
law enforcement executives
for the purpose of networking and
ensuring they know the association
and its membership are alive and
well. The association conducted
more mock orals, and more
interview scenarios than
ever for our membership. Our
associate members have reached out
to us more than ever before on a
variety of issues.
Our annual "Asianfest" law
enforcement social/ career fair
has grown bigger and better than
ever.
Continue to join with
us, the oldest, largest Asian base
ALL INCLUSIVE fraternal law
enforcement organization in the
state of New Jersey. Membership is
still 35. until January 1, 2017,
then it is 40. NJAALEOA
shirts are still only 5. until
January 1, 2017 then it is 10. per
shirt. Reminder on can use PayPal
using www.njaaleoa.org Thank
you to those that have already
become 2017 members and to those
that have told others about the
association and they have become
members for 2017. Now how about
you?
 Yesterday
(11/4/16) NYPD
Sargent Paul Tuzzolo died of a gun
shot wound by a perp. While in the
performance of his duties the 19
year veteran responded to a
domestic violence call when he was
confronted by an armed individual
who shot Sgt. in the head. Yet
another tragic ending where a wife
and two children will not see
their husband/father come home
anymore.
On November 2, 2016 Des Moines
Iowa Sergeant Anthony Beminio
while on patrol was cowardly shot
and killed "ambush style" by a
known low life. Yet another tragic
ending where a wife and their
three children will not see or
hear their father anymore.
On November 2 Urbandale Iowa
Police Officer while on patrol was
cowardly shot and killed "ambush
style" by a known low, the same
individual who killed Sgt.
Beminio. Yet another tragic ending
where a young man with less than
two years on the job will never go
back to the only job he ever
wanted.
More ambush style assassinations
of police officers, more
indidvuals who shoot to kill
police officers without a moment's
notice.
May these officers and those
before them rest in peace. Their
end of tours came too soon. Their
acts of bravery and heroism will
be remembered much, much longer.
 
".....Back
each other up, watch out for one
another, be on high alert at all
times, be vigilant, be great and
go home safe!!! " Words
to remember. From a well respected
Chief of Police in New Jersey.
On October 22nd the association
held its general membership
meeting and NJSP recruitment
effort at the Picnic Gardens ,
Edison New Jersey.
Edison PD Deputy Chief R.
Mieczkowski was a guest speaker to
those in attendance including
invited Rutgers and Brookdale
college students. Det/Lieut Eugene
Chine received the National Asian
Peace Officers Detective Chang
Apana during the meeting.
Photos of the
meeting......
To those members
that were kind enough to donate to
the NJAA Law
Enforcement Foundation a IRS
approved 501c3 foundation, thank
you. Your generosity will go a
long way to provide scholarships
and other programs. To those that
pledged to donate and maybe
forgot, now would be a good time
as any. For those that were on the
fence, your tax deductible
donation would be appreciated by
the foundation
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 The
Edison Police Department recently
introduced their bike patrol squad
to the public. Officer C. Gadomki
along with Officers Lisa Cimmino,
Jennifer Aldahondo and Neel Patel
comprise the bike patrol
squad. Cimmino, Aldahondo and
Patel also happen to be members of
the NJAALEOA. Looking good bike
squad!
  
Up front and close with those that
know what it takes to become a New
Jersey State Trooper. A power
point presentation and your
questions answered in
a social setting.
The New Jersey State Police is one
of the largest law enforcement
organizations in the state of New
Jersey. At the October 22nd
meeting we have the privilege of
three State Troopers , all who are
veterans of the NJSP recruitment
unit. What does it take to
become NJ State trooper? What are
the qualities sought by the NJSP
in a candidate?
How long is the process? What is
the process? I go could on and on
but it may be better said by You or
a family member or friend. Are the
answers to your inquires
transferable when seeking other
positions I suspect the answer is
a resounding YES.
Great food! great company! Great
guests! in Dep. Chief Mieczkowski
and the recruiting team of the New
Jersey State Police. A power point
presentation will be first before
the question and answer session.
Several, not one, not two but
several association members are in
the NJSP process, why not you,
your family member or friend?
The New Jersey State Police will
bid a happy retirement to Captain
Steven Jones the commanding
officer of the public affairs
unit. The association wishes
Captain Jones the very best with
his next chapter in life.
New Jersey State Police Captain
Steven Jones
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Recently a group from the Taiwan
National Police Agency visited the
Unites States to observe the best
practices from various law
enforcement departments. They
visited with the honorable Dr.
Henry Lee as well as The Morris
County Sheriff's Office. Morris
County Undersheriff William
Schievella gave them the VIP tour
of their facilities.
Photo from the left: NJAALEOA OEM
Director Jamie Yeh, Lt. General
Ming-Chow HO, the President of the
Taiwan Police College and Morris
County Undersheriff William
Schievella.
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On 9/27/2016 NJAALEOA OEM
Director Jamie Yeh & President
Emeritus Robert May represented
the association at the swearing in
of the honorable NJ Attorney
General Christopher S. Porrino.
The event held at the Hughes
Justice complex in Trenton was an
extremely well attended event. As
Jamie and I sat 4 rows away from
the stage in
front of AG Porrino we learned he
is a brilliant attorney and just
as important appears to be a down
to earth person as his predecessor
AG John Hoffman. History
was made at the swearing in as for
the first time ever, an electronic
bible was used to swear in AG
Porrino. The honorable
Governor Chris Christie and two
past Governors B. Byrne
and J. McGreevy were present at
the swearing in. Jamie and I
before or after the ceremony had
the opportunity to confer with
County Prosecutors A.
Carey (Middlesex),
G. Park (Union),
A. Onofri
(Mercer), R.
Bernardi (Burlington) and G.
Grewal (Bergen). Jamie and I also
had the opportunity to briefly
confer other highly regarded indidvuals such as AG
J.Hoffman, Director
E. Honig, Chief of staff
R. Ricigliano and
NJSP NCO President
P. Stillanessis. During
the ceremony there were several
standing ovations for AG Porrino
which to this writer were/are well
deserved. The office of the
Attorney General continues to be
in good hands with the honorable
Christopher S, Porrino at its
helm. The NJAALEOA looks
forward to continue working with
AG Porrino and his staff.
The honorable NJ Attorney General
Christopher S. Porrino
The honorable NJ Governor Chris
Christie
The honorable Bergen County
Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal with
NJAALEOA OEM Director Jamie Yeh
Former NJ Governor James McGreevy
with President Emeritus R. May
 Congratulations
to long time NJAALEOA
supporter Mr. Yong Nae Cho who
on September 23, 2016
received an exceptional
distinguish award for his many
years of community service and
years of leadership within the
New Jersey Korean American
Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Cho
is on the left in the photo
above and
 fifth
from the left within the photo
below.
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An opportunity in Bergen
County (thanks
to joe)
With the recent
multiple terrorist attacks in
New Jersey, and New York of
which the animal was
apprehended two things hardly
spoken of by the media but
played a large part in the big
picture.
1) There was an abundance of
good luck on a number of
levels. Such as the delay of
the 5K race in Seaside
Heights. No one was close
enough to be killed at all the
locations.
2) The perpetrator and thank
goodness is not the brightest
color in the box. Used classic
well known methods to make
IED's but only had the (and
thank goodness) the ability to
construct said instruments
poorly where several devices
did not go off.
Kudos to the bureau (including
their techs), the ATF, and
other law enforcement
personnel including the
NJ officer who recognized the
perp. when the officer was
removing him from the front of
an establishment.
The garbage is alive as is all
he tried to kill......
Congrats to our own Neel P.
who went down on one knee
recently and asked this lovely
young lady, "Will you marry
me?" Figuring they just jumped
out of a plane together how
much worse can it get, she
said YES. Congrats to the
lovely couple.
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8/31/16) was
the last day for NJAALEOA
member Jeanette G. as a Senior
NJS corrections officer.
Tomorrow Jeanette obtains a
new title. That of
rookie Jersey City Police
Officer. Jeanette is the
second member in recent months
to join one of the largest
police forces in the state.
Congratulations to Jeanette
G.
8-16-2016 The NJAALEOA in
junction with the NJ Asian
American Law Enforcement
Foundation donated dozens of
school supplies to the
Amboy Bank effort which in
turn gives the supplies to
those children in need. From
right to left Amboy bank
manager Carol DiCola,
President Emeritus/ founder of
the NJAALEOA R. May, Amboy
bank teller Trinette and Amboy
bank asst. manager and
NJAALEOA member Kathrine Lee.
The association is always
proud and happy to know
when a member receives an
award or special
recognition. This one is
quite unique as the award
is being given by an
organization 1/2 way
around the world to long
time supporter and
NJAALEOA member, retired
supervisory US Air Marshal
Tom Masters. Tom will next
week fly to South Korea
to receive "The
Exceptional Korean of the
Year "award by the Global
Journalists Club of Korea.
In part Tom will receive
this prestigious award
because of his "service to
the US community and
recruitment of Koreans
Americans, specifically
into law enforcement and
ASIAN Americans,
generally." Congrats Agent
(ret) Thomas Masters, well
deserved!
What are some of the youth
of America,
drinking,smoking or
eating to become possible
future knuckle head
leaders? Actually phrasing
a question is an excellent
investigative tool but the
question posed to these
youngsters still gives
info of a name of a
brutal dictator, the name
of an oppressive country
and the successful launch
of a nuclear weapon by
said country Media has
covered the actions of
North Korea for years yet
these are responses of
some of our youth.
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Please note the attached photo.
Two of our members travelled to
Washington DC to attended this
ground breaking event, NJSP
Trooper G. Hong and our OEM
Director Jamie Yeh.
On April 10, 2016, The Taiwanese
American First Responders
Benevolent Organization was
formally established and
recognized at a diplomatic
ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Founder & President Fung and Vice
President Lee provided the
delegates and volunteers with a
presentation and mission of the
organization.
Among the law enforcement and
homeland security attendees
included Lt. Col. Lin from Taiwan
National Police Agency, Dep.
Federal Security Director Mildiner
from Transportation Security
Administration, Trooper
Hong from New Jersey State Police,
Detective Yu from Montgomery
County Police, and OEM
Director Yeh from New Jersey Asian
American Law Enforcement Officers
Association.
Several members of the association
a few months ago participated in a
national scale project by the
distinguished Vera Institute.
Earlier this year the publication
was released with the approval of
the US Attorney General Loretta
Lynch. This project deals with
current real time policing issues.
Whether law enforcement executives
want to acknowledge it exists or
believe their jurisdictions have
absolutely no need to address the
issue of being more effective at
community policing maybe just
maybe everyone should at least
read through these guidebooks.
From the 1st line patrol officer
to the person with all the stars
on their shoulders and scrambled
eggs on their hats should at least
read through this. I suspect
community leaders, educators,
criminal justice majors and John
Q. Citizen will be able to take
something away from this read.
Early feedback from law
enforcement personnel have been
very positive.
On a personal note I would
like to thank those officers from
the association for taking part in
this project. I would also like to
thank the Vera Institute for
including Asians within the
context of the word "community"
when often Asians are for whatever
reason are left out of the
conversation. Please take a
period of time and look over the
guidelines. The URL noted after
the press release will lead you to
the text. For a written copy of
the guidelines please contact the
Vera Institute.
A long time NJAALEOA member
received a super special
belated Christmas present on
December 28,2015. Mohammad
Ghafoor this day was sworn in as a
member of the Edison Township
Police Department. Mohammad is an
Edison resident and former
auxiliary police officer in
Edison. He took his oath of office
at the Edison municipal complex
with a packed standing room
audience in attendance.
Congratulations Edison Twp.
Police Officer #445 Mohammad A.
Ghafoor
Photo one: NJAALEOA
President J. Luistro, Edison Township
PD Chief of Police T. Bryan,
and Officer Mohammad Ghafoor
Photo two: Captain J. Shannon, Officer
Ghafoor and Pres. J. Luistro
Photo three: Captain M. Freeman,
Officer Ghafoor and Pres. J. Luistro
On December 21, 2015
members of the NJAALEOA, [email protected] Arms,
Raymond Alfaro, NJAALEOA OEM Director
Jamie Yeh and the undersigned attended
the press conference held by the
honorable NJ Attorney General John
Hoffman. The press conference held at
the Rutgers, Piscataway campus duly
noted more and more law enforcement
departments are taking advantage of a
state asset forfeiture based grant as
well as a federal grant
program to implement a body cam
program within their departments. The
association has advocated for the use
of body cams for many positive reasons
such as the interests of law
enforcement and the public are
preserved in video. As it is said,
"One picture can equate to a thousand
words." The response from the
membership and supporters of the
association has been overwhelmingly
positive in regards to the issue of
body cams. The association continues
to strive to have organizations known
to the association make their
thoughts, concerns or comments known
to us in regards to this issue or
others. It is important to have the
Asian American community as well as
the community at large know what those
little boxes attached to the shirt of
a law enforcement officer are and what
the purpose of those boxes are. Some
law enforcement executives in
attendance at the conference but not
pictured above were County Prosecutors
Grace Park and Andrew Carey, Chief of
Detectives J. McCabe, Rutgers Police
Captain Ken Cop, Middletown Deputy
Chief Robert Stefanski, and Camden
County Police Chief Scott Thompson.
Never too young to think about a career in law
enforcement. Attending the NJAALEOA meeting, 18
month old Rien with her mother Detective J. Thai.
PHOTO RIGHT: Some of the 2015-2016 NJAALEOA
Executive Board members with super NJAALEOA
supporter Morris County Undersheriff W.
Schievella.
On this the 14th anniversary of the worst
terrorist attack on US soil, I thought these two
photos would be special on this solemn day.
Photo one: Pope Benedict, praying for the souls
lost on 9-11-01 and blessing the World Trade site.
Photo two: One of the last individuals to come out
of the rumble alive that was once the World Trade
tower, Port Authority Police Lieutenant John
McLoughlin meets and is blessed by Pope Benedict.
Photo three: What the World Trade site looked like
just beyond where Pope Benedict stood.
( Photos
not to be copied or reproduced in any matter for
any reason under any circumstances)
There is no doubt in my mind many have forgotten
what happened and the significance of September
11th. Please take a moment ,one moment out
of your day today to pause and reflect of that
day in September of 2001 where thousand of
innocents were slain and hundreds made the
ultimate sacrifice to save many.
Policing has its benefits.
Recruitment, age does not matter
Making for a good day to those we serve, one small
person at a time
Having our citizens know they are safe and secure,
one shiny badge at a time.
Jen Aldahondo (NJAALEOA 1st VP) with a member of
the public we all serve 24/7
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This is
pretty awesome. (thanks
to Virginia)
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/09/04/marvel-amadeus-cho-totally-awesome-hulk
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No need for commentary for this one.
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RIP in Peace
brother.
This has happened in the past and it will
happen in the future, a reason for law
enforcement to video their own actions now in
days. People see and hear things differently,
whether intentional or not.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/15/nyregion/witness-accounts-in-midtown-hammer-attack-show-the-power-of-false-memory.html?_r=0
On Monday April 27,2015 yours truly
traveled to the Morris County Police and
Fire Academy as I was honored and
privileged to speak on behalf of the
NJAALEOA before the graduating class of
young woman and men who took part in and
past the Law Enforcement Career
Development Course. As I looked out to the
audience of graduates from the dais I was
humbled to know that despite the recent
intense hatred of law enforcement by
organized thugs, punks and the like, there
were young adults striving to become a
member of blue each knowing one day they
may have to but themselves in harms way to
protect others. These graduates reminded
me of many of our associate members of
which some are graduates of this course
and they too know our job is one that in a
split second things can change for the
worse.
This is an amazing program. The powerhouse
of law enforcement officials and on the
dais and university administrators in the
front row was to say the least most
impressive. The most impressive of all
is who in the world could produce this one
of kind program ,bring together an array
of well respected law enforcement
officials to teach the course as to give
these young college adults a real sense of
what lies ahead for them in the law
enforcement community? All NJAALEOA
members and supporters have heard his name
on a number of occasions by the
association. He is a great supporter of
the NJAALEOA. He is a long time multi
decade friend of mine. He is none other
than Morris
County Undersheriff William Schievella. Undersheriff
Schievella spoke in part of the diversity
of the graduating class and as I looked at
the faces of those in the audience how
true his words were. A diverse, educated,
smart law enforcement community... that's
a good thing for all concerned.
I was going to speak about how not
everyday will be safe free and keeping
public order is not the easiest thing to
achieve in a world whose population is
mixed with outright lawless people. This
was too happy of an occasion to speak of a
lesson they all will learn in the future
when they put on the "blue".
I spoke about the NJAALEOA and emphazied
if the NJAALEOA could be of assistance to
anyone of the graduates all they has to do
was to reach out to their Executive
Director of the program Undersheiff
Schievella. The keynote speaker was Deputy
NJ Attorney General Wanda Moore
who spoke upon several issues using
a video presentation. It was an excellent
presentation.
One of the remarks by Under sheriff
Schievella was how important networking is
to the law enforcement community. How
true. The NJAALEOA is proud and honored to
network with Undersheriff Schievella
and the programs he produces for the good
of so many. Last night (4/28/15) was a
good night for our future in law
enforcement , those highly regarded within
the law enforcement community, the
educators in attendance, the families of
the graduates and myself. Why, for so many
reasons.... but one particular selfish
reason comes to mind. For one night,
this night the good that is within the
law enforcement community shined and
shined brightly without one word from a
cop hater,or a puck that wishes death upon
us everyday because unfrotuneately a
few did wrong while the vast majority,
the huge majority in law enforcement day
in and day out 24 hours a day protect and
serve as they are sworn do until they hang
up the handcuffs and call it a day 20, 25,
30 years down the road. This was a good
day for me, this was an excellent day for
me and I thank the graduates, the law
enforcement professionals , the educators
at the ceremony and especially one very
special person who does so much for so
many,..... one William
Schievella.
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Photos: left: photo
Undersheriff William Schievella in a
rare uniform photo , Port Auth. of NY &
NJ Police Officer I Irving, it was a
pleasant surprise to see one of my own
from the PAPD at the ceremony and yours
truly.
middle: yours
truly with NJAALEOA member and law
enforcement course graduate Imtiaz Zinnah
right: NJAALEOA
member Imtiaz Zinnah and future NJAALEOA
member Julia Perry.
New York City Police Officer Brian Moore
saw something a thug was doing around his
waist band, He saw something most people
would not think twice about. But not
Police Officer Brian Moore.,there was
something suspicious about the actions
taken by the thug and the plainclothes
anti crime officer knew it.
The thug also knew he was in the presence
of a police officer and reacted as the
career criminal that he is. He without
regards for life as he had done before,he
took a gun from his person and shot
Officer Moore in the head. Brian Moore
fought for life for two days until the
result of the gunshot wound he took at the
hands of the thug was too much and he past
on to be along side St. Michael and I am
sure many other brave souls. No marches
condemning the actions of the punk who
happened to be Black, no destruction of
property , no burning of vehicles, no
throwing of rocks and stones by civilians
or anybody else. None of that. Just a
long, line of blue, two rows of
blue saluting a hero as he past by in an
ambulance for a trip to a funeral
parlor. All at attention, all silent all
respectful to a person who wanted and did
make a difference to the people of New
York City. Rest in Peace Officer Brian
Moore.......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsCp5LG_zNE
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The NJAALEOA and all those associated with
us, we honor the name of 25 year old NYC
Police Officer Brian Moore.
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http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/New-York-NYC-NYPD-Taxi-Driver-Uber-Cop-Video-Tirade-NYC-Detective-298585531.html
Your alone making a car stop
Your in plain clothes
You have no idea who the driver is nor the person
in the back seat.
plus at least 15 other concerns including one
should consider everything may be recorded for
the good, bad or otherwise.
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http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-actress-taraji-p-henson-son-racial-profile-20150327-story.html
On the flip side, a rush to judgment of racial
profiling of police by a current known actress is
blown out of the water when a video clearly
displays no such action occurred. The officer
could have suffered a lot of grief had it not
been for the video. The officer in fact was by far
courteous and professional in his handling of the
incident.
Two videos with law enforcement personnel
involved, two different outcomes.
If you had to choose , which video would you be
in?
A happy moment,
Congratulates to Detective Lieutenant Dennis Lam
upon his recent retirement from the Madison
Township Police Department. Detective Lieutenant
Lam a well respected police commander and
community leader I am sure will be missed in
Madison. The NJAALEOA is extremely proud to have
Dennis as a member and we hope he will mentor
upcoming rookies that may one day fill his big
shoes as a knowledgeable , well respected police
commander. Best of luck to Detective Lieutenant
Dennis Lam!!
http://www.nj.com/middlesex/index.ssf/2014/11/in_wake_of_home_invasions_questions_about_lack_of_asian_cops_in_central_nj.html#incart_most-read
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The association received this from several
sources. This is to all that protect and
serve, municipal, county, state, bi state,
federal and all other law enforcement
entities. This is worth passing on.
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The Executive
Director of the NPDF Joe Occhipinti has broadcast
a 2500.00 reward for the safe recovery of Timothy
Hamlett. Please post where appropriate. The
NJAALEOA thanks the Executive and the NPDF for
their efforts. Click
here for more details.
The
following was received from our brother and sister
fraternal law enforcement organization from
across the river. As noted the proceeds to the
journal will be given to the parents of
Detective's Liu.
Click here for more
info.
This will also be sent to corporate
entities as well as out of state law
enforcement personnel If you or an
associate you know can assist please
do so. Tickets to attend the event is
sold out with a waiting list being
used. The purchase of a journal ad
is way of showing your support to
law enforcement and to Detective Liu's
family
The following missing person is
the son of a Port Authority police officer which I
had the privilege of working with. Please LEO's
especially MOF of NYPD, PAPD,MTA, Amtrak and NJ
Transit be made aware of his descript. To all
those that receive this NJAALEOA e-mail and are
not sworn LEO's, if you observe someone that looks
like the individual please say
something and
remember the location, if in the company of anyone
description of clothing, a license plate #, make
and model if seen in a vehicle or just about
anything else. The contact numbers are listed
below or call 911 if you do not remember the
listed numbers.
NYPD Detective is laid to rest today 1/4/15, a few
days after his partner NYPD Detective Ramos was
laid to rest at the same cemetery. The association
has received numberous photos of the funeral
detail from association members who attended the
funeral. In honor and remembrance of Detectives
Liu and Ramos the association will post photos in
a special section of the association websites.
Today, in the New York Times, a Sunday front page
article focused on Asians- Americans in law
enforcement and the NYPD. The article ( video
version) also included headline input from
NJAALEOA President Joseph Luistro and a quote
from yours truly (print article). The print
article headlined NYPD Detective (ret) Tommy Ong
who is now a PI. Tommy continues to be a positive
force in promoting "the job" NYPD and is often
times at NYPD AJS events with camera in hand. It
is the hope of the association that the New York
Times article written by David Chen and video,
produced by Channon Hodge promotes the fact the
fabric of professional law enforcement in this
country and state and should consist of
individuals of not just one background but of
several, including but not limited to Asian
Americans.
The video
http://www.nytimes.com/video/nyregion/100000003429490/a-community-responds.html?playlistId=1194811622182®ion=video-grid&version=video-grid-thumbnail&contentCollection=Times+Video&contentPlacement=0&module=recent-videos&action=click&pgType=Multimedia&eventName=video-grid-click
The following attachment is the bio of Tunnel
and Bridge Officer Thomas Choi. As
mentioned in an earlier e-mail his passing is a
result of a line of duty injury which left him a
coma that he never came out of.
RIP Officer Thomas Choi.
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The association has received a number of photos
taken before, during and after the funeral of
slain NYPD Detective Liu. The association will
send out a few photos in a future e-mail but will
have many others displayed on a special section of
our websites. Many NJAALEOA members attended the
funeral and wake to pay respects to Detective Liu
and his family as they did during Detective's
Ramos's wake and funeral. It must be noted that
the NYPD
Asian Jade
Society held
a gathering of law enforcement personnel from
around the country who are members of the National
Asian Peace Officers Association as to one final
time, as a group, pay their respects to hero
cop.... NYPD Detective Wen Jian Liu. The NYPD
Asian Jade Society deserves kudos to have such a
gathering at a Brooklyn restaurant for over one
hundred law enforcement personnel at their own
expense.
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The following are photos taken of NYPD Detective
Liu's wake which was held in Brooklyn, the same
location where the funeral for the Detective will
take place. These photos were taken by NJAALEOA
member , avid supporter David Lin. An additional
e-mail will follow with photos taken by David.
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Around 2000
hours (12/20/14) the Police Commissioner of the New York City
Police Department held a press conference and in detail spoke
of the execution of two members of the force, Police Officer
Ramos and Police Officer Liu. at the hands of a punk, scum,
ganged up, coward. As indicated by Commissioner Bratton, the
two officers did not have a chance to respond to the deadly
threat posed to them while they were on duty, in uniform and
doing what they were sworn to do while in the Bedford
Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn. It was noted by the
commissioner that the scum probably traveled from an out of
state jurisdiction and purposely traveled to Brooklyn intent
on killing New York City Police officers this day.
Officer Liu
from sources has indicated he is a member of the New York City
Police Asian Jade Society, our brother organization across the
river. Non the less these are our brothers, Liu and Ramos, in
blue that made the ultimate sacrifice and on this day will not
ever again come home to their families.
NJAALEOA
President Luistro and I discussed this tragic incident
that led to the death of Officers Liu and Ramos before the
Commissioner's press conference. We
cannot stress enough the need for all to be vigilant as best
as you can though in this case this punk never gave Officers
Liu and Ramos a chance to respond to his actions against
them. Please be careful out there and to our associates if you
see something report it.
The NJAALEOA mourns the loss of two of our own in blue from
the New York City Police Department.
This
is from James Ng, the current President of the NYPD Asian
Jade Society. James is a Sgt. assigned to the Midtown Pct.
NAPOA President James Ng today issued a news release with
the following statement: “The National Asian Peace
Officers Association mourns the death of one our own
members from the local chapter of the New York Police
Department Asian Jade Society. Our heartfelt condolences
to the family of Officer Wenjian Liu, a 7-year officer who
married just 2 months ago. He immigrated to this country
as a teen from Toishan, a city in southern Guangdong
province in China. His parents are
...understandably
grief stricken over the loss of their only child.”
“At Woodhull Hospital, where Officer Liu had been
taken after the shooting, I had the painful task of
providing English translation to Officer Liu’s family.
In the days ahead, we hope the outpouring of support
and assistance from the National Asian Peace Officers
Association and its 22 chapters across the nation will
provide comfort to the Liu family. We shall deeply
miss Officer Liu. Not only will we always remember
you, but always, we will be very grateful to you for
your honorable devotion and dedication to protecting
our communities.”
Congratulations to Past NJAALEOA Ex. Bd. member and
Jersey City Police Officer Joel Villabroza upon his
promotion to Detective on 12/22/2014. Joel has been a
long standing member of the association and it is a
well deserved promotion.
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photo one right to left: Jen Aldahondo VP NJAALEOA.,
Steven Fulop, the Mayor of Jersey City, Detective
Villabroza and NJAALEOA President Joe Luistro in front
of the mayor's office after the swearing in ceremony.
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The photo attached is Ms. Wong accepting a plaque from the
NJAALEOA on behalf of one of our great sponsors and supporters
who wish to remain anonymous. The association finally made the
presentation yesterday 12/23/14.
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888-382-1222.
It is the
National
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It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from
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