8-14 is the Port Authority code for officer requests back up.
A tragic event which should have been one of great joy occurred. While Eric's wife was delivering their newborn ,Liam she passed away shortly after said delivery. A go fund me has been set up for Eric and his newborn. Eric is a 2-year veteran of the force and far from top pay. If you can find it to answer the 8-14 call for Eric, the Go Fund me site is listed below.
NJ.com's 3 part story regarding diversity within New Jersey Police Departments as it relates to Asian Americans scratches the surface of this complicated issue. The report based on stats and a few comments by people with impressive titles reveals legitimate concerns but offers no reasons, solutions or who should be overseeing the state law enforcement community when it comes to diversity.
Having been for forty years involved with the recruitment of qualified candidates into the ranks of the professional law enforcement profession I offer the following.
Recruitment of Asian Americans into law enforcement is a recent phenomenon and it starts in New York City, not New Jersey. In 1956 the New York City Police Department after being established for over 100 years hire their first Asian American Police Officer. Joe Wing. Fast forward several decades and one of the largest police departments in the country has enough officers of Asian background to start the fraternal NYPD Asian Jade Society. The group was small enough to allow Asian Officers from the NYC Housing PD, NYC Transit PD, the Port Authority PD and others to join. In a short time the NYCAJS grew and went solo. In 1982 I co created the Port Authority Police Asian Jade Society. At first, we were so small in numbers some of us had to have two executive board titles. That is not the case today with the number of Asian Americans within the ranks being many times over the 1982 numbers.
In 1997 I created the fraternal New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Officers Association. From humble beginnings with a purpose to seek out qualified Asian Americans for positions with New Jersey's several hundred Police departments success has come slow but moving forward. The association has produced an annual law enforcement social and law enforcement career fair that many say is second to none. With a small tight group of Joe L, Alan. C., JamieY. and myself, we work ourbutts off with no financial compensation to produce this event which attracts hundredsof career seekers and over 2 dozen participating law enforcement agencies/departments.With the brain storm of Joe L and myself the "Meet the Chiefs" program was also created , another ground breaking recruitment program produced by the association at no cost to the participants (www.asiancops.org). In between we have assisted the NJ State Police and other departments with their recruitment programs, I have produced a public service announcement/commercial for the Port Authority and twice have been assigned the Port Authority Police Background Investigative Unit solely to investigate candidates for possible hiring as a Port Authority Police Officer. The head of the human resource departmentof the Port Authority at that time had the foresight and courageto team me up with a human resource outreach person for the purpose of going out to the community in locations no one ever recruited beforeSometimes recruitment was a simple as going up to a young adult who looked in good shape and after a brief intro asking, Have you ever consider a carrier in Law Enforcement?
Chief T. Bryan of the Edison Township Police Department brought up several excellent reasons why it may be challenging to gain more officers of Asian background.
What is not said similar to the tale of no one speaks the truth of the king being undressed is though as small as the numbers may be the ugly head s of nepotism, favoritism, power sovereignty and racism will hamper a department's ability to diversifyEarly in my career as a Port Authority officer I transferred into an abyss within the department. An enclave of racism, just opposite to the professionalism I experienced everywhere else I worked.When this bastion of hate was cleared, the professionalism, integrity and honor came back resembling the rest of the department. The Port Authority to this day receives thousands of applicants for the position of Port Authority police officer. Currently over three hundred applicants are being investigated for the next PAPD Academy class. Slowly but steady minorities and females are being added to the ranks with each passing academy class.
New Jersey can do the same with some hard "street work" and not using only the internet, or a media announcement.Very soon showing the way to a diversified law enforcement community will lie with the Office of the NJ Attorney General. If the best that is accomplished is the work of someone behind a computer screen writing out directives, not much if anything will be accomplished. If some from the OAG comes out from behind their desks and produce recruitment "street work" those departments that need assistance will receive it.
Many Chiefs of Police realize the many benefits of a diversified police department. To add qualified Asian Americans is a slow and at times trying process, but not an impossible one. As it is said, to walk one hundred miles one must take the first step. The first step has been taken, the journey for diversified police departments continues.
Please be careful and safe out there.
On September 11th, 2001, thousands were murdered by terrorists on American soil.
A break down by the numbers.
These are the 37 Port Authority Police Officers
who made the ultimatesacrifice to save others onSeptember 11,2001.
The back story - Three of these 37, heros are noted below.
James Nelson - I met Jimmy when he was a rookie with the PAPD. Jim was very smart and was like a sponge wanting to learn as much about the job as possible. He did not take a lunch break when I was working but instead rode with me shot gun in my patrol vehicle. I can't recall ever repeating something to Jim. He just absorbed everything and retained it. It was evident to me Jim needed to teach at the academy. He was that smart and good. In no time the bosses also thought the same and Jim became an instructor in the academy. On 9-11-01 Jim made the ultimate sacrifice saving lives.
On 9-11-01 it was a sunny clear day, not too cold. A long sleeve shirt or jacket would do. I was assigned the 7X3 New York sector and John Skala was assigned the 6X2 New York sector. We met shortly after 0700 hours as he was traveling e/b on 39th street between 11th and 12 Avenues and I was traveling w/b on the same street. We met and I recall saying "See ya later I got this." John went back to the command in NJ for a break. A short time later I was summoned back to the command to pick up MOF's. to the WTC.
It was at first believed a tourist plane hit the WTC. Fast forward. After a very long unimaginable day, the communications person at the command called out a roll call to ensure all personnel were safe. All answered.... except....... Officer John Skala. On 9-11-01 John made the ultimate sacrifice saving lives.
In 1980, about 62 young men and women entered the Port Authority Police academy. One of those persons was Robert Kaulfers. Bobby was one of the smartest and funniest in the academy class. Bobby also had a flare for writing which he was noted for by many within the PAPD. Bobby was a gentleman, a cops, cop and just a great guy. On September 11,2001 Sgt. Robert Kaulfers made the ultimate sacrifice saving lives.
May all the souls lost on 9-11-01 rest in peace.
NEVER FORGET 9-11-01
Robert May
Detective (ret) PAPD
PresidentEmeritus/ founder the NJAALEOA
In 2008 Pope Benedict visited the World Trade Center site. The Pope visited the site where over two thousand people died by terrorists flying two commercial planes into the twin towers. During this somber time Port Authority Lieutenant (ret) John McLoughlin had the opportunity to speak to the Pope one on one. John was buried in the rumble when the towers came down and managed to stay alive as rescue workers desperately dug through the rubble to get him safely out. John is an inspiration for all.
In 2015 Pope Francis visited the World Trade site.
Pope Benedict at the World Trade site Ground Zero.
Pope Benedict and Port Authority Police Lieutenant John McLoughlin have a private moment.
Click on photo to enlarge Two views the Pope observed during his visit to the WTC site
Click on photo to enlarge Part of the Port Authority Police security detail to ensure the safety of the Pope and others at Ground Zero. (Det. Robert May, Dt. Sgt. R. Zachowski, Det. Frank Accardi, Det. Warren Davis) Thanks to the uniform force, Port Authority maintence who created the area for the Pope, the Port Authority admin. services who left no detail unturned, I am sure there were many smiles from above as all this was to pay respects to all those lost on 9-11-01,
Click on photo to enlarge Pope Francis saying a prayer over the thousands of namesinscribed in stone who were murdered byterrorist's on 9-11-01 during his visit in 2015
9-11-01 NEVER FORGET!
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COVID has caused much hardship and sadness these two past years. During these trying times the association is happy to announce the sucess of two of our members and the beautiful art work of the son of another member.
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Congrats to Arthur Makoski
upon graduating the police academy and becoming a member of the Rutgers University Police Department.
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Congrats toDaniel Cezar (in dress uniform) who graduated from the fire academy and is now a member of the Paterson Fire Department Engine #4
Good luck to Arthur and Daniel as they start their careers serving the people of the state of New Jersey.
This 14-year-old artist is also an accomplished cellist who will be attending the Manhattan School of Music. B. Cho who is the son of long time NJAALEOA member Chris Cho received the Distinguished Honorable Mention Award during the National Ocean Awareness contest. "Taking action is paramount to conserve our oceans." An excellent thought from this very talented youngster.
September 11, 2001- Never Forget
As per New Jersey Attorney General directive 2021-6 the following report was published regarding major discipline involving NJ law enforcement officers. It appears egregious offenses within the entire state of New Jersey is very low compared to the thousands of officers who protect and serve 24 hours in a day, 365 days in the year.
Hello, the NJ Division on Civil Rights is hiring. We welcome you to share the link below with your entire network as the Community Relation Units is hiring a liaison to the Asian American community. Please let me know if you have any questions or referrals. The position will be based in Cherry Hill, Trenton or Atlantic City, thank you.
Photo left to right: Senior NJ Dep. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport,(soon to be) New Jersey Attorney General
Andrew Bruck, Pres Emeritus / founder the NJAALEOA Robert May and New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal.
On July 8,2021 in a large conference room within the Richard Hughes Justice complex a number of law enforcement professionals from around the state came together. The large room was filled to capacity with many who had Chief of Police or Chief of Detectives in front of their names. The meeting was the Changing of the Guard. Within a week one of the longest serving New Jersey Attorney Generals, Gurbir Grewal will leave to become the top law enforcement officer for the federal Secuities & Exchange Commission. At the meeting Attorney General Grewal introduced his replacement, soon to be Acting NJ Attorney General Andrew Bruck.
Among the reasons I can thank AG Grewal for his professionalism and dedication to the people of this state , two thoughts come to the forefront. On the rare occasion I gave the AG an opinion backed by facts that I thought he should hear about, it went to the big guy, AG Grewal himself. For the ability to reach out to the #1 law enforcement officer in the state, instead of being pushed off to a 2-year law student intern speaks volumes of someone who wants to hear all sides to the issue. In 2019 the association held its 20th annual law enforcement social and career fair. By far it was our biggest event ever attended by 26 law enforcement agencies and several hundred people. One of those people attending the event was AG Grewal and several of his staff. AG Grewal rolled up his sleeves and met with every law enforcement officer and many in attendance. It was not just a hello and good bye but he took the time to listen and asked questions if needed. No doubt some in law enforcement and many in attendance never met an Attorney General and probably never will again except this time. This time AG Grewal met with as many people as he could and stayed much longer than one of staffer stating he needed to be at another location. AG Grewal is a people person with the knowledge of law second to none. Acting AG Bruck will need to juggle the hundreds of issues that face the office of the Attorney General every day. If a few falls to the floor he must be forgiven but suspect after speaking with him, very few will. Good luck to you the honorable NJ Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and I suspect good things will come from the new Attorney General Andrew Bruck and his people. The people of New Jersey deserve no less.
Congratulations Bina Disai who is the 2nd Asian-American to become a Middlesex County Superior Court Judge, Judge Disai was sworn in on July 7th. The entire association wishes you the best Judge and again Congratulations!
Photo: Judge Bins Disai and NJAALEA member Middlesex County Sheriff Officer Dennis Valdez
Many years ago, when I was on the Special Olympic Committee the best memory, I have was attending the awards ceremony at the stadium. These young people were appreciative of the efforts of the men and women in Blue that raised funds to make the Special Olympic program a reality.
Fast forward to 2021 and hundreds of law enforcement personnel from across the state volunteer to run and raise funds for this very special program. One fine example of the efforts of a police department is that of the Edison Police Department. led by its Chief Thomas Bryan with the all-in support of Mayor Tom Lankey.
Click on image to enlarge. Of the forty runners NJAALEOA members of the Edison PD participated in the Torch Run event. Lt Jason Gerba, Officer Shirley Dong ,Sgt Don Ship, and Officer Neel Patel.
Click on image to enlarge. It doesn't get any better. The privilege to stand with a participant of the Special Olympic Torch Run. Click on image to enlarge. Chief Tom Bryan
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Lt Jason Gerba and Lt Bob Dudash Co-Coordinators of this yearly fundraising effort. Mayor Lankey, Edison Council, Assemblyman in the crowd
Many thanks to the hundreds/thousands of law enforcement personnel who volunteered to raise funds for a very special cause, year after year, decade after decade..
Useful discount information for our New York members or relatives and friends that reside in the Big Apple If you're a Senior and use NYC Public Transportation you qualify for half price tickets, You fill out an application and get issued a NYC MTA card with your photo on it.
PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT A STOP THE HATE RALLY IN CLOSTER, NJ (150 Harrington Ave.) SUNDAY
MAY 2ND, 2021
AT 2PM, Our very own DET. Samantha Oh will be speaking! Click on the picture for more info
MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
The association is privileged to have many super members. One of our extraordinary members is Edison Police Officer Shirley Dong
Her bio is truly remarkable and an inspiration to every girl/woman considering a career in law enforcement.
Police Officer S. Dong
"I’m a 26-year-old Chinese American female. I was born in Manhattan New York— the youngest of three to two Chinese immigrants. I grew up working in my parent’s Chinese restaurant in Edison, New Jersey. In September of 2012 my dad became a victim of a robbery while delivering Chinese food. The detective who helped my family out was Patrolwoman Lisa Cimmino. Patrolwoman Cimmino was professional and went above and beyond for my family. She even took the time to explain to me why she became a police officer. I saw myself in her and knew I wanted to pursue a career where I get to help and meet new people every day. I graduated high school later that year and enrolled into Middlesex County College. While at Middlesex County College, I became an Edison Police Auxiliary Officer and worked as a Public Safety Telecommunicator overnight, first at Drew University Department of Public Safety in Madison, South Brunswick Police Department and then Edison Police Department. In July of 2016 I got accepted into the Camden County College Police Academy as an alternate route candidate. I graduated in December and was fortunate enough to get hired back as a police officer in Edison, New Jersey— the town that allowed my parents achieve their “American Dream”. I was assigned to the patrol bureau for 4.5 years and was recently transferred to the department’s new Community Oriented Policing Unit. I hope to continue to give back to my community and inspire other females that you can be a 5’2 and an Asian female and excel at performing the duties of a police officer. One of the most important documents for law enforcement personnel in the state of New Jersey for 2021
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has issued the revision USE of FORCE Policy for law enforcement personnel in the state of New Jersey. The revised policy is a result of months of work by 30 plus law enforcement professionals of different ranks and ethnic backgrounds. It is important law enforcement personnel from the Chief of Police to the rookie on the street familiarize and understand the policy.
Clink on the link below to view the policy. There is also a video regarding the policy may be viewed.
The following are statements regarding the revised Use of Force policy. These statements are from four individuals that were part of the working group regarding the revised policy.
Zulma Cabrera, President, Hispanic American Law Enforcement Association: “I provided my support to the Attorney General’s Office Use of Force Policy working group. It has been an amazing experience to be able to come together with all the agencies involved to complete a policy that will address and ensure everyone’s safety. The working group has committed many hours to this important effort in order to provide the public and all law enforcement departments with the tools to assure all situations are handled safely and properly. I commend the Attorney General’s Office for allowing us the opportunity to be a part of this process.”
Robert May, President Emeritus /Founder of The New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Officers Association (NJAALEOA); Detective (Retired), Port Authority of NY & NJ Police Department “For a number of months during 2020 a group of professional law enforcement officers from different ranks and ethnic backgrounds assembled for the purpose of reviewing and updating the current Use of Force Policy used in the State of New Jersey. Every member of this working group used due diligence in regards to this complicated issue before the final draft document was forwarded to the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General for review and final revision. This document addresses issues that were not thought of 10, 15 or 20 years ago. I am confident each and every law enforcement officer in this state will rise to the occasion as they are guided by this updated Use of Force Policy. I would like to thank those for the privilege of being part of this extraordinary working group
I would also wish a safe and fulfilling career to the men and women who protect and serve 24 hours a day seven days a week.”
Jiles . Ship, President, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) New Jersey; Past National President, NOBLE “The public outrage after the senseless killing of George Floyd fueled the national demand for review of excessive force policies in law enforcement. We acknowledge the importance of this first step and NOBLE NJ looks forward to continuing our work with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General to develop a comprehensive policy that will ensure the safety of all New Jerseyans and law enforcement officers.”
” Patrick Colligan, President, New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association: “The revised Use of Force policy is another important tool in enhancing the professionalism and integrity of New Jersey’s law enforcement profession. This policy makes key changes that will protect our officers on the job while ensuring the public that New Jersey police remain the best trained in the nation. This policy developed after weeks of collaborative discussions amongst the State PBA and other stakeholders and we are grateful to the Attorney General’s Office for incorporating our suggestions.”
On behalf of Joe, myself and the rest f the Ex. Bd. May you all have a safe 2021 and be able to go home to your families and friends each and every day. Please be careful and safe out there, Robert
The association is currently accepting new members, sworn and associate for the 2021 year. Of course, we are seeking current members to reup and join the team for 2021. To our current members and new ones who already are in for 2021. Thank you.
Congratulationsto NJAALEOA member Jae Kim. Jae recently was part of a swearing in ceremony for the South Brunswick Police Department. Photo from left to right, Chief Raymond Hayducka and Officer Jae Kim. The association is privileged to have Chief Hayducka, among other Chiefs of Police as a supporter of our efforts.Congrats to again to South Brunswick Police Officer Kim!
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Up north in Jersey City...... Friday, November 20, 2020, Jersey City, NJ;
Eric the Dog led Port Authority cops on a chase through the streets of Jersey City Friday morning, ending with Eric and his owner reunited.
#PAPD Police Officers Steve Spino, Justin Abramapopolis, Kevin Duffy and Mina Shenouda were on patrol in the vicinity of Grove Street when they observed Eric run from his owner. With PO Duffy taking the lead the cops chased Eric through the surrounding city streets and in traffic on Montgomery Street, a major Jersey City thoroughfare. Eric began to slow as he passed the Grove Street PATH Station giving P.O. Duffy the opportunity to catch and secure Eric. P.O. Abramapopolis, noticing Eric was visibly shaken, visited a local Starbucks and purchased a Puppuccino for Eric while P.O. Shenouda conducted an investigation resulting in locating the owner and a happy reunion with Eric.
left to right NJAALEOA member Officer Mina Shenouda, Officers Abrampopolis and Duffy with Eric the dog.
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The recently enacted "Daniels Law" protects law enforcement personnel active or retired from the public obtaining their home addresses. Please read in more detail Daniels Law.
- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Friday signed "Daniel's Law," named after the murdered son of U.S. Judge Esther Salas, which protects the home addresses and telephone numbers of judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers from public disclosure.
The bill amends the Open Public Records Act to exclude from the definition of a government record the portion of any document which discloses the home address of any active or retired judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer.
On behalf of the NJAALEOA and NJAALEF please have a safe and best Thanksgiving as possible. This year has been one challenge after another for most of us and our country. We wake up each morning place our feet on the floor and we face the challenges that the day brings. For over 20 years the association has assisted many of our members and so many others in so many ways. We don't plan to stop now or in the distant future. God bless you, the keepers of the peace and those that support the law enforcement community.
Recently NJAALEOA President Sgt. Joe Luistro retired from the Edison Police Department. Over a hundred people attended Joe's last roll call.
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Jessica, Hanna and Millie, the Luistro clan.
Joe and Millie
President Emeritus R. May presenting a bouquet of flowers to Mrs. M. Luistro on behalf of the NJAALEOA.
NJAALEOA members who attended Joe's last roll.
Joe and Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan. Joe congrats on 27 total years of police service!
It is bittersweet that I state after a super 33 year career in law enforcement Lieutenant Eugene Chin will preside at his last roll call on June 30th at 3PM , Fanwood PD headquarters. For many years, year after year Eugene attended our annual Law Enforcement social/ Career Fair and fingerprinted hundreds of children and gave those finger print cards to the child's parents. Eugene was also a fixture in the Fanwood community. He certainly will be missed by many. We share the thoughts of many in wishing him a long and healthy retirement. Thank you for your service Lieutenant Eugene Chin!
Eugene's career started in 1985 with the North Plainfield Police Department. He was
a civilian dispatcher for about a year and a half. He grew up in this
community and was inspired to become a Police Officer because of the
friendly contact that he had with the Officers. Unfortunately, he was not hired
despite his knowledge of the day to day operations of this department.
He did not let this discourage him and continued to take entry-level exams
within the State. In July of 1987, he landed a job in Fanwood, where the
Police Department and the community welcomed him.
Eugene started as a Patrol Officer in 1987. He was promoted to the Detective
Bureau in 1998 and following that he was promoted to Sergeant in 2012.
In 2015 Eugene was promoted to Lieutenant in charge of the Detective Bureau,
where he will complete his exceptional career.
Eugene is retiring on July 1st, 2020 after 33 years of an extremely rewarding career.
He will be spending his retirement time in Brick, N.J. with his lovely wife, Brenda, and
their dog Nika.
Eugene would like to address the young men and women out there who aspire to become
a Law Enforcement Officer. Eugene's advice is to follow your dream towards this very
rewarding career where you can help people and make a difference in their lives
To his Brothers and Sisters in BLUE there is a light at the end of the
tunnel, but for now be safe out there and watch your SIX
Last week the New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Foundation was happy to present the 2020 scholarship recipient with a 1000. check.
Colton Michael Masi will be attending Drexel University this coming fall. We wish Colton the very best.
Photo right to left members Officer Jason Chang, Lieutenant Dominick Masi, Colton Masi, President NJAALEF R. May, President NJAALEOA Sgt. Joseph Luistro and NJAALEF treasurer Jamie Yeh.
Another Covid 19 racial bias incident against Asian Americans, this time in Bergen County New Jersey.
The saving grace is that another Asian American was not physically hurt by these low lifes as is the case in several previous incidents. Over 1500 and counting. ……
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Recommended Vendors: The association has a long standing relationship with the following vendors As usual one must contact the association and we will refer you to a specific person who has proven time and time again of the special customer service you will receive as a member or supporter of the NJAALEOA.
Arctic Heating Air Conditioning Service - A member had his air-conditioned break down. He is a VIP Special customer with a different company. His VIP status gave him a three day time frame to check out the problem Called our person in Arctic and though our member had no relationship with Arctic they came out that evening to service his air conditioner. He and his family were cool in 90 degree heat because of Arctic not because of his VIP status other company.
DCH Auto - For many years the association has had a great relationship with DCH Auto. As a result dozens of happy members/ supporters have purchased a vehicle at one of the several DCH dealerships. As with Arctic Air you must call the association so we can hook you up with a specific person.
Mike is a semi retired Master Builder. He has taken a flat piece of grassy property and transformed it into a two story house. He and his crew remind me of the movie the Despendables One wonders how these older guys can tackle a new wood floor,. extensive electrical work or any other detail one may need. But they do and in a very professional way. Call the association and tell us what you need and we will contact Mike. Mike if he is available will contact you. Everyone has complimented Mike's work, price and the manner he does his work. You will too.
THANK YOU AMBOY BANK!
Recently Amboy Bank, offered $500.00 grants to those organizations that could demonstrate
how the Covid 19 pandemic has adversely affected people/communities around you.
The New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Foundation was privileged to be a recipient of a $500.00 grant. The foundation identified several members in need as a result of the affects of the pandemic. Thanks to generous Amboy Bank's grant, the foundation had the opportunity to assist those that never before were in a position of being in need. Again, many thanks to the people of Amboy Bank for helping us make a difference however large or small to some families very affected by this pandemic.
R. May Receiving the Amboy Bank $500 grant check from Ms.Carol DiCola, Manager of the Monroe Township branch.
The association applauds the office of the NJ State Attorney General for producing a bias incident flier in Chinese as a response to the increasing racisms and bias awareness as a result of the Covid19 pandemic. The association forthwith sent the honorable NJ Attorney General a letter in part advising his office was giving these racist bigot creatures too much credit. These allege humans for the most part do not distinguish a person who is Chinese from one that is Korean or Philippino or any other Asian country.
The association urged the AG to also produce a flier in other Asian American languages. Lo and behold soon after sending off the letter to the AG, good things happened and the bias flier as attached is also in the language of the Korean and Philippino communities. The association urges all to make copies of the fliers and please give a copy to those in your community that speak the languages mentioned. Please forward via email this email to those that you are aware that speak the languages. This is an important issue. We hope those in power at the AG's office will also translate the flier in Hindi.
For those whom I haven't had the pleasure of meeting yet, my name is Rupen Patel. I am the CEO of Accurate Diagnostic Labs. We were proud to aid in the development of this saliva test for COVID-19 alongside our partners, Rutgers RUCDR and Spectrum Solutions. Thank you, Robert May, for the recognition of our efforts. Moreover, thanks to all of you for the hard work you have been doing over the last several weeks. For years, I have had the opportunity to participate in NJSPBA and NJAALEOA and witness firsthand the laudable contributions you all make to our community. Now, I am honored to be able to give back in this small way by working to make testing easier and safer for our first responders and greater communities. I am grateful in advance for your help in spreading testing far and wide without any political agenda – just with the common goal of helping Americans stay healthy and get back to work.
Thank you all. Stay safe and well.
Best,
Rupen Patel
This is really good information fromNJAALEOA member and Port Authority Police Officer R. Rana. in regards to Covid 19 testing sites throughout New Jersey and New York. Feel free to post within your respective departments /agencies.
This communication is a follow up to the recent message from said association regarding Corvid 10 testing to law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel. As previously indicated the NJ State PBA will have further detailed information in regards to the testing which should result in no out of pocket costs. The following message is from State PBA President Pat Colligan.
Robert M. on behalf of the Ex. Bd. of the NJAALEOA, Sgt. J. Luistro, President
Testing for first responders has been met with varying degrees of success throughout the state. In an effort to expedite testing of not only our members, but ALL first responders we are opening our own test sites throughout the state in conjunction with a testing lab. There are testing locations from Secaucus to Camden County. We are actively seeking a location in Atlantic County. As required by the New Jersey Department of Health, the results will be forwarded to the state.
We will initially begin screening our own members to work out any kinks and not overwhelm the website and testing locations. We will open to all unions and all first responders as quickly as possible.
The test will be covered by your insurance. There will be no balance billing and no member should receive a bill of any kind.
Visit the following website and follow the simple instructions:
You will be contacted by a medical professional and screened via telemedicine. You will then be given a test site closest to your home and an appointment time. The telemedicine calls and testing sites will only be operational Monday through Friday’s.
Please continue to stay safe! Hopefully we will be back to a “new normal” soon.
Pat Colligan
You heard it here!
A super supporter of the association and a top community leader within the Asian Indian and business communities, Mr. R. Patel will via Accurate Diagnostic Lab will shortly set up a drive thru Covid 19 testing station at the Fairfield Suites parking lot Somerset, Franklin Township especially for symptomatic Police , Fire, EMS personnel Rutgers University personnel will administer the test and seeks to have the test result completed within 72 hours instead of the now 5-6 day wait.
More information will be forth coming via the State PBA website.
Some good news, Congratulations to retired Executive law enforcement officer and long time NJAALEOA member upon his recent promotion to Security Director, Executive of a huge financial institution. Congrats and the best of luck to Dennis in his new position.
The annual NJAALEOA Law Enforcement Career Fair and Law Enforcement Social is cancelled for 2020. Our country is facing challenges never seen before and where and how it ends is totally unknown. This country and its people will prevail, but when and how as mentioned remains to be seen. The board of directors of the New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Foundation next week will have applications to their annual scholarship.
The scholarship awardee will receive $1000.00 even if we have to be 6 feet away from said awardee.
More than ever PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND SAFE OUT THERE
Important message
As suggested by the association's OEM Director the March 28th meeting is postponed due to an abundance of caution. The unanimous Executive Board decision to postpone the Spring meeting is as mentioned due to an abundance of caution. A Spring membership meeting will be rescheduled.
Thank you for your understanding.
The 2020 NJAALEOA Executive Board.
Welcome to the new decade. Welcome the 2020 NJAALEOA Executive Board
Joe Luistro, President. Joe has been President of the organization for several years. He is a veteran of the Edison Police Department and holds the rank of Sergeant. Joe is only one of two members of the association to be part of the Executive Board of the National Asian Peace Officers Association.
Joel Vllabroza is back again as an Executive Board member, this time as 1st Vice President. Joel is a long time member of the association and is a veteran of the Jersey City Police Department. Joel held the rank of police officer, detective and currently holds the rank of Sergeant.
Fred Rivera Jr. moves up the Executive Board in 2020 as the 2nd Vice President. Fred a long timememebr f the association is a member of the Bergen County Sheriff's Office and has been a canine handler for several years with the BCSO.
Alan Chow is the association's long time treasurer who is with Customs Border Patrol. Senior Officer Chow also handles the distribution of association cards and shirts.
Grace Marotta was voted in to repeat her duties as Recording Secretary. Grace currently hold the rank of Detective with the Essex County Procreators Office.
Ryan Cruz is the associations' 2020 [email protected] Arms. Ryan formerly a member of the Hillside Police Department and currently an officer with the Scotch Plains Police Department is one of many fairly new members joining this 20+ year organization.
Robert May is the President Emeritus of the organization, which started in 1997 by 4 people at a meeting in the mayors conference room in Old Bridge Township. Some of the four sworn law enforcement officers in attendance had to hold two executive board positions because we didn't have enough people in attendance to only hold one Ex. Bd. position. Now the NJAALEOA is the largest, oldest, all inclusive Asian based fraternal law enforcement organization in the entire state of New Jersey.
Also please to mention Jamie Yeh, the association's long time OEM Director. Jamie continues in that position again in 2020. Jamie Yeh is also our tech person and maintains our PayPal operations.
Jay Weinberg is our long time legal advisor. Not long ago the association lost Benjamin Choi as our other legal advisor. Ben can be addressed in two jurisdictions as Judge or your honor. We wish Ben the best in his role as a municipal court judge.
To all .....your 2020 NJAALEOA Executive Board.
Donate to assist the family of Detective Seals. This is the legit site to donate (thanksto Mina)
Steve Lenox Memorial Fund for Detective Joseph Seals We are heartbroken at the loss of yet another police officer killed in the line of duty. This week it hit
www.gofundme.com
Membership Renewal
Our annual membership drive is going on now. Becomepart of the 2020 team! Membership benefits are Excellent... there is strength in numbers so renew now!
It is with regret that the association/foundation announce long time association legal advisor and current legal advisor for the foundation has resigned from his position as legal advisor.
It with great pride that the association / foundation announce Mr. Benjamin B. Choi on July 24, 2019 Wednesday will be sworn in as the municipal Judge of the city of Hoboken. The association and foundation are grateful to Ben for putting in the time and effort as our legal advisor. There is no doubt Ben or soon to be his Honor will serve the people of Hoboken and this state well in his new position.CongratulationsBen and the very best of luck to you.
Benjamin B. Choi.
https://youtu.be/4PIyFFP_Z-s
The 1st round of photos will include the NJ Attorney General Grewal as he "rounds the bases" as he meets with the various law enforcement entities in attendance.
The NJ Attorney General Gurbir Grewal addressing the 24 law enorcment entities in attendance.
The Attorney General and the 1sr Asst AG/ Union County Prosecutor Jennifer Davenport with the Port Authority of NY & NJ PD and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The AG & Bergenfield PD The AG, the 1st Asst AG and FBI
The AG & the ATF& Explosives Bureau. Union County Prosecutor and the Westfield PD
A job well done!
Two members of the association while off duty did an excellent job of police work to nab a "porch pirate." An individual who steals delivered packages from the front of homes.
'Porch Pirate' Arrested By Off-Duty Edison Cop Couple: PD Congrats to Lisa and Mike!
The husband and wife, both Edison police officers, thought something looked weird— and ended up arresting a "porch pirate"
On Friday May 10th Society of Asian federal Officers Gala was once again a huge success. Eric Lawson did agreat jobas MC as did Janet, Yui and the rest of the board in organizing this annual event. The honorable Dr. Henry Lee received the person of the year award . Dr Lee or as known as Uncle Lee to some as a show of respect, was as always a gracious honoree.
Photo left to right: Joe Luistro , President of the NJAALEOA, Dr. Henry Lee, R. May founder of the NJAALEOA. Joe and Robert have been past 1VP's of the national Asian Peace Officers Association. Both have been privileged, in Louisiana, and Washington DC to listen toone of Dr, Lee's full 45 minutes lectures. An amazing presentation.
The association's April 16th "Meet the Chief Night: program by many accounts was a success, especially for those who took the initiative and attended the program. Most of the attendees were highly motivated individuals who are seeking a career within the law enforcement field. The panelists of highly respected executive law enforcement individuals didn't disappoint. A wide array of advise to succeed with the process toward becoming a police officer, or agent was presented. During the break out part of the program, all the Chiefs spoke to the attendees on a one to one basis as they waited their turn to speak to many of them. The New Jersey State Police took data information from those attendees wishing to vie for a position of state trooper. The Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Justice took the name of attendees that had a desire to intern with this highly respected organization. An added benefit only to the attendees of that night was the opportunity to take a 3 day civil service prep course. Normally a 3 day course costs about 185 to 225 dollars. For those that attended our program the cost per person was ZERO! There is no doubt the diverse group of attendees have an advantage against those who did not partake in this unique program.
The association cannot thank enough the panelists who took part in our program. A noted word of thanks to Professor Freeman who spread the word to his students who came out and took advantage of this free program. Click here for event photos.
The 2nd in charge of the NJ Attorney General's Office
The #1 law enforcement official in Middlesex County
A Police Chief of a progressive police department awarded several distinguished honors.
A Chief of Operations for one of the largest Police Departments in the state of New Jersey
A Chief of the fourth largest municipality in NJ with over 185 sworn officers under his supervision.
A Chief that experienced every rank in the department from patrol officer to Chief.
A Chief of Detectives, a Undersheriff and director of one of the largest law enforcement related organizations.
The organizations these outstanding law enforcement officials represent hire hundreds of sworn law enforcement personnel and related careers pretty much on an annual basis.
This your opportunity to meet face to face with these law enforcement officials to ask questions in regards to thier respective departments, hiring practices, or what they seek in candidates for their respective departments. Questions of municipal, county and state law may be on your mind. Community policing on the local, county and state levels may be an issue of interest. This is a one night only opportunity that you may not have for a long time afterwards. The New Jersey State Police Recruitment Unit will also be present as there is an expectation of many will be hired for the position of NJ State Trooper. Bring a few resumes, you never know. Dress is neat casual. Please make a copy of the flier for family members, fellow classmates or friends interested in the law enforcement profession . Admission is free.
RSVP as per the flier.
The NJAALEOA oldest, largest all inclusive Asian based fraternal organization in the state of New Jersey. www.asiancops.org www.njaaleoa.org like us on Facebook
Congrats, to our association attorney, Jay Weinberg!
Congrats to theassociation attorney Jay Weinberg upon recently obtaining his black belt!
The association and foundation not only have two excellent attorneys, Jay Weinberg and Benjamin Choi but both are black belts within their respective martial art disciplines.
Association attorney/blackbelt Jay Weinberg in the middle.
Patrol
officers
Lee
and
Coronel
were
conducting
a
detail
in
Jersey
City
to
ensure
the
safety
of
our
bus
and
light
rail
passengers.
While
in
the
area
of
MLK
station
the
officers
observed
illegal
activity
inside
a
motor
vehicle
and
conducted
a
stop.
The
investigation
led
to
the
seizure
of
a
loaded
handgun,
illicit
drugs,
money,
and
the
arrest
of
four
occupants.
In
addition
to
safeguarding
our
State’s
transportation
system,
NJTPD
officers
also
contribute
to
the
safety
of
the
communities
around
our
transportation
facilities.
Brian
is
a
long
time
member
of
the
association.
Excellent
work,
Kudos
to Brian
and
his
partner
.
A
job
well
done!
RETIREE
REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE
PFRS
BOARD
OF
TRUSTEES
BRUCE
A.
POLKOWITZ
The
association
is
pleased
to
support
long
time
association
member
Bruce
Polkowitz
for
the
position
of
PFRS
Retiree
Representative.
Bruce
brings
a vast wealth
of
knowledge
from
his
career
in
law
enforcement,
PBA
leadership
and
private
enterprise.
Bruce
is
truly
the
right
person
for
retiree
representative
to
the
PFRS
BOARD
OF
TRUSTEES.
You
may
read
about
Bruce
within
a
recent
copy
of
NJ
COPS
Magazine.
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To
the
members
of
the
association,
THANK
YOU
for
your
support,your
time
to
translate,
assist
in
law
enforcement
special
details
with
the
permission
of
your
respective
Chiefs/
Sheriffs. THANK
YOU
for
making
us
the
oldest,
largest
all
inclusive
Asian
based
fraternal
law
enforcement
association
in
the
State
of
New
Jersey.
As
of
!2/28/18
148
law
enforcement
personnel
have
been
killed
in
the
line
of
duty
in
2018
148
too
many.
Please
take
a
moment
to
say
a
little
prayer
for
those
lost
and
those
that
continue
to
serve
and
protect
within
the
great
country
we
live
in.
The
association
is
proud
of the
participation
of
three
of our
members
Fred
Rivera,
Bergen
County
Sheriff's
Office,
Ayaz
Mahmoud,
Edison
Police
Department
and
Gene
Hong,
New
Jersey
State
Police
within
the NJ
Attorney
General's
"Immigrant
Trust
Directive."
It is
with
the
understanding
the
directive's
goal
is
to enhance
the
cooperation
between
the
law
enforcement
community
and
the
immigrant
population
residing
within
New
Jersey.
The
directive
is
with
the
understanding
it
is not
to
dilute,
prevent,
curtail,
or
prevent
an
officer
from
carrying
out
the
duties
he/she
has
swore
to do
for
the
people
of New
Jersey.
Special
thanks
to the
Chief
of
Police
of
Edison
Township,
the
Bergen
County
Sheriff
and
the
Superintendent
of
the NJ
State
Police
for
allowing
their
personnel
to
participate.
Member
helping
members...
This
is
from a
long
time
sworn
member
of the
association
giving
you, or
family
member the
heads
up to
a
unique
opportunity
to
enter
the
law
enforcement
field.
Thank
you
Mohammod!
On
November
3rd, the
NJAALEOA
held its
general
membership
meeting at
the Korean
Pinic
Garden
Buffet
located in
Edison,
NJ.
Our guest
speaker
was Deputy
Chief
Raymond
Bryan of
the Port
Authority
of NY & NJ
PD. The
Chief
spoke of
the
history of
the
department
and
answered
question
from those
in
attendance.
At the
meeting
several
topics
were
discussed
including
the Ex.
Bd's
meeting
with the
honorable
NJ
Attorney
General
Grewal and
his staff.
The
meeting
kicked off
the 2019
membership
drive.
Great
food,
great
guest,
great
company
makes for
a great
meeting.
Photo one:
third from
left,
Chief
Raymond
Bryan and
the Ex.
Bd. Click
photo to
enlarge.
Photo two:
some of
the
members
that
attended
the
November
3rd
meeting.
Click
photo to
enlarge.
On
November
1, 2018
the
Executive
Board of
the
association
met with
the
honorable
New Jersey
Attorney
General
Gurbir
Grewal
and a
number of
his
staff.
Much was
discussed
including
issues
that
affect not
only the
community
at large
but also
it appears
to effect
older
Asian
Americans.
Also a
list of
questions
that you
the
membership
sent in to
the
association
as well as
those by
supervisory
law
enforcement
personnel
was given
to the
Attorney
General
for review
and
response.
The
meeting by
all
accounts
very went
well.
Photo:
left to
right: OAG
Diversity
Officer
Lora
Fong,
Jamie Yeh
association
OEM
director,
R. May,
NJ
Attorney
General
Gurbir
Grewal,
association
president
Joseph
Luistro,
association
[email protected]
Fred
Rivera,
association
recording
secretary
Grace
Marotta
and
special
asst., to
the
Attorney
General Joe
Walsh.
.
At the
conclusion
of the
productive
meeting
the
Executive
Board was
honored to
meet with
and
briefly
speak with
FIVE
County
Prosecutors,
of which
one is a
long time
supporter
of the
association
and super
person, Mercer
County Prosecutor
Angelo J.
Onofri.
The Ex.
Board
hopes to
start and
maintain a
dialogue
with the
other four
honorable
County
Prosecutors.
Photo left
to right:
First
Asst.
Attorney
General
Jennifer
Davenport,
Jamie Yeh,
OAG
Diversity
Officer
Lora
Fong,
Fred
Rivera, R.
May,
Warren
County
Prosecutor
Richard T.
Burke, Hudson
County County
Prosecutor
Esther
Suarez,
Mercer
County
Prosecutor Angelo
J.
Onofri, ,
NJ
Attorney
General
Gurbir
Grewal,
Joe
Luistro,
Sussex
County
Prosecutor
Francis A.
Koch , Morris County
Prosecutor Fredrick
M.
Knapp and
Grace
Marotta.
On August 3nd
Friday a few
executive
board members
of the
association
had the
opportunity to
conduct a
meeting with
New Jersey 1st
Asst. Attorney
General
Jennifer
Davenport.
(Her bio is
contained with
the NJ State
Attorney
General
website)
Discussed
where issues
of mutual
concern
and specific
issues the
association addressed
on behalf of
our members
and supporters
including but
not limited to
the recently
developed
school
resource
officer
directives.
The meeting
with the 1st
Asst. Attorney
General was
held with
NJAALEOA
President Joe
Luistro,
Recording
Secretary
Grace Marotta
and Pres.
Emeritus
Robert May.
The
association
gave a
synopsis of
what the
association
has
accomplished
for the
community and
law
enforcement
over the years
and what the
association
plans to do
in the future.
1st Asst. AG
Davenport was
given national
and state wide
materials that
the
association
has been part
of or
started. The
association also
gave her as a
token of
appreciation
for all her
past, current
and future
work for the
people of New
Jersey a
statue of an
ancient law
enforcement
mythical
being. The
association is
eager to
continue be
part of the
conversation
when
appropriate within
the office of
the Attorney
General as we
were with the
past two
previous
administrations.
Left to right
Photo: Robert
May, 1st Asst.
AG Davenport,
NJAALEOA
President Joe
Luistro.
Right Photo:
1st Asst. AG
Davenport and
with NJAALEOA
President Joe
Luistro.
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
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 broughtone
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
Associationwill
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.
The
association,
together
we....... are
theoldest,largest,all
inclusive
Asian based
law
enforcement
fraternal
organization
in the entire
state of New
Jerseythanks
to you our
sworn and
associate
members. The
association is
also the only
charter member
from the state
of New Jersey
with theNational
Asian Peace
Officers
Associationwhich
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!
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.
Thanks toPort
Authority Police
Officer Aravinda
Jayewardana,Obed
Lopez and Mina
ShenoudaAnd
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
speakerNew
JerseyTransit
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' websitewww.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.
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
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, 2017the
honorable New Jersey
Attorney General
Christopher Porrinoheld
a major press conference
to kick off theSAFE
STOP NJcampaign.
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.
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
President Joe Luistro,
Association OEM Director
Jamie Yeh and R. May had
an informal meeting with New
Jersey State Police Major
Brian PoliteandTrooper
Gene Hong. 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 had9-11-01
artifactson
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.
If
you have someone in mind
let me hear about it so
the person can be included
in the mix.
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!
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 BryanandBergen
County Sheriff Michael
Saudinofor
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.
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.
Tuesday March 21, 2017, 2:29 PM
Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office NJ
Advisory: Prosecutor’s Office Seeks Help to Identify Man
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.aspx
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
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.
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.
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.
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 agocaused
by a motorist. Trooper
Williams just graduated from
the NJSP academy on January
29, 2016.Rest
In Peace Trooper Frankie
Williams
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.
The NJAA Law Enforcement
Foundation is seeking your help at
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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 tojoinwith
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.
To those members
that were kind enough to donate to
the NJAALaw
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
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 andyour
questions answeredin
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 byYouor
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.
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.
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 asfor
the first time ever, an electronic
bible was used to swear in AG
Porrino. The honorable
Governor Chris Christie and two
past GovernorsB. 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 ProsecutorsA.
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 regardedindidvuals such asAG
J.Hoffman, Director
E. Honig, Chief ofstaff
R. Ricigliano and
NJSP NCOPresident
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. TheNJAALEOA 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
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.
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.
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, andOEM
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.
*************************************************************************** RIP in Peace
brother.
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.
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
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.
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 personis
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 pleasesay
somethingand
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 ofTunnel
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
theNYPD
AsianJade
Societyheld
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.
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.
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.
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
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was assigned the 6X2 New York sector. We met shortly after 0700 hours as he was traveling e/b on 39th street between 11th and 12 Avenues and I was traveling w/b on the same street. We met and I recall saying "See ya later I got this." John went back to the command in NJ for a break. A short time later I was summoned back to the command to pick up MOF's. to the WTC.
Bobby was one of the smartest and funniest in the academy class. Bobby also had a flare for writing which he was noted for by many within the PAPD. Bobby was a gentleman, a cops, cop and just a great guy. On September 11,2001 
Pope Benedict at the World Trade site Ground Zero.
Pope Benedict and Port Authority Police Lieutenant John McLoughlin have a private moment.
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On behalf of the NJAALEOA and NJAALEF please have a safe and best Thanksgiving as possible. This year has been one challenge after another for most of us and our country. We wake up each morning place our feet on the floor and we face the challenges that the day brings. For over 20 years the association has assisted many of our members and so many others in so many ways. We don't plan to stop now or in the distant future. God bless you, the keepers of the peace and those that support the law enforcement community.
R. May Receiving the Amboy Bank $500 grant check from Ms.Carol DiCola, Manager of the Monroe Township branch.
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