Vol. 23, No. 1 by JM Publishing

NJNEOA News Founded In 1965

Vol. 23, No. 1

NJNEOA P.O. Box 567, Nutley, NJ 07110

Spring, 2012

From the Editor Pg. 5

43rd Annual Conference

Pg. 9

April Seminar Pg. 12

Commendations Pg. 14

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NJNEOA News

We look forward to hearing from all of you and encourage you to send in your stories and photos. NJNEOA News is your paper and you have the right “not to remain silent” but to let me know what you want to see in it. – Al Camisa, Editor

To get your article published in NJNEOA News: 1. Type your article (double spaced). 2. Mail to: A.J. Camisa P.O. Box 567, Nutley, NJ 07110 Tel. (732) 925-1998 or e-mail editor@njneoa.com Include your name, address, phone number, title and the organization to which you belong. To submit photographs: 1. Set your digital camera to “high quality” or “best” resolution and do not choose “resize” when e-mailing. 2. Make sure photographs are sharp and bright. 3. Type the names of all pictured, or accurately describe the action in the photograph. Do not write on back of photograph, except with non-reproducing pen or pencil. 4. All unsolicited photographs and stories sent to NJNEOA News will be considered the property of NJNEOA News and will not be returned unless a self-addressed stamped envelope accompanies the material.

NJNEOA Fundraising Since 2005, the New Jersey Narcotic Enforcement Officer’s Association has contracted with MIDWEST PUBLISHING, INC. for the purposes of fund raising. MIDWEST PUBLISHING, INC. has been serving the political, non-profit and charitable sectors since 1978. They are a corporation that utilizes the telephone as a means of soliciting monies for associations such as the NJNEOA. Currently they are used by the NNOAC as well as several other state narcotic associations. If you are contacted by a representative of MIDWEST PUBLISHING, INC. soliciting funds for the NJNEOA please feel free to contact any member of the NJNEOA to verify the validity of the call. Any contributions collected will be used to fund: the Drug Awareness Program, the Training Seminars, provide Drug Awareness literature in the communities, as well support the NJNEOA’s charities. The NJNEOA thanks you in advance for any contributions made to the association through MIDWEST PUBLISHING, INC.

President’s Message...........................................................3 Save the Date....................................................................... 4 From the Editor....................................................................5 Awards...................................................................................6 Executive Board....................................................................7 Counsel’s Column................................................................8 Conference Registration...................................................9 April Seminar.......................................................................12 Scholarship Program........................................................15

PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE NJNEOA Dominic A. Spina Leonard J. Iatesta Donald J. Ebert Joseph A. Jacobi Robert R. Miller George R. Kell Thomas Dougherty Paul V. McKenna William J. Kennedy Joseph J. Delaney William F. Dietz, Jr. Philip Burger Jerome M. Rice Louis E. Grossi Joseph Fields Joseph J. Craparotta Walter R. Betyeman Thomas Monahan Joe DeBiase, Sr. Lucius Bowser Leo J. Uebelein Ken Dupuis Rodney Leone

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Al Glover John Olock Jim Dougherty Anne Kreigner Frank Miterotonda Quinton Collins, Sr. Mike Agrifolio James Van Pelt Warren Hodges Al Katcher Joseph Krisza Vincent Modarelli Richard Vogt Vincent Moscaritola Al Camisa Kenneth Capobianco Daniel J. Muntone John Lazzara Joseph Braun Michael Corrado Andrea Craparotta Martin Lynch Samuel Calabrese

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President’s Message

s my presidency enters its final months, I would work schedule. like to address some of the changes that we’ve Sam will also be assisted made. by Board of Director Bob The process by which applicants are accepted as DiGenova who, as the Commembers of the association has been streamlined. Once mander of the New Jersey the membership committee has conducted its check of Commander’s Association, the applicant, which includes verification of their em- will also be in attendance. ployment status, a recommendation is made to the BOD. For the past several years, The applicant is now a member. However, it takes ap- we have been negligent in By NJNEOA President proximately one month to receive an acceptance letter. making available training to Michael J. Barbato, Sr. A request for online User ID and Password can be made our southern-west members in at that time, granting access to the member’s area where their region. In attempt to correct this, our Seminar Coma dues card can be printed. mittee is in the process of linking with the Southern ComSeven additional individuals from throughout the mander’s Association and it’s Commander Rosemary state have been appointed to the Board of Directors of Parks, to co-host an upcoming training seminar. the association. This will enable us to glean a broader I encourage everyone to take advantage of the trainrange of opinions and ideas on the needs of the member- ing being offered at the upcoming April seminar. If you ship of the association and help to generate the growth of haven’t registered as of yet, please do so. the association’s membership. In addition, regarding training, the 43rd Annual TrainFor over a decade, we have had a BOD member func- ing Conference curriculum and schedule is available on tioning as a liaison to the National Narcotics Enforce- line. Please peruse the agenda and consider being an atment Officer’s Association Coalition. Past-President tendee. Remember, as a member of the NJNEOA you Al Katcher served as that individual. But with his re- receive an automatic discount towards your registration. cent move to Kentucky, it was agreed that an associaIn the very near future we will be transforming the tion by-law should be drawn up to address this important NJNEOA database to a technologically advanced system. position. The position of delegate to the NNOAC has You can read more about that in this issue’s Letter from been created and is the president’s appointment. The the Editor on page 5. delegate’s responsibility is to form a relationship with Lastly, plans are in the works for this year’s Annual both those in the Senate and Congress in an attempt to NJNEOA Beach Party. We are looking to visit Sea Side accurately gauge in what direction this country is going Heights at a location yet to be determined. Once final arin narcotics enforcement. It is very important that the po- rangements are made, all the particulars will be posted on sition of delegate have some type of continuity. It is for the NJNEOA website and will be announced in the sumthat reason that the position has no term limit. As long as mer issue of the NJNEOA Narco News. the individual continues to perform his duties diligently, I hope to see you at the April seminar.  he will continue holding the position. Should he fail to live up to expectations, or voluntarily step aside a new appointment will be made. The delegate will attend the NNOAC semi-annual conferences. He furnishes the Board of Directors with a report of what discussion, concerns, upcoming legislation and the direction being considered by legislature for the future of narcotics enforcement. Any important inforThe NJNEOA will be holding their Board mation will be passed on to the membership through our of Directors and Executive Board elections on June newsletter. 5th at the 43rd Annual Conference. A member of After serious consideration, I felt that Past-President the association, who is current and in good standing, Sam Calabrese would be best suited to fulfill the duties interested in a position on either board, should contact of delegate. Sam retired as Captain from the Springfield the NJNEOA Nominating Committee in writing prior to Police department numerous years ago. Being retired May 15th, informing them of their interest in a position. affords the ability to attend these conferences without conflict, which an active member might encounter with a  Page 3 

Executive Board elections

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SAVE

The Date

he NJNEOA 43rd Annual training Conference is being held June 5th – 8th at the Atlantic Club Hotel and Casino (formerly the Atlantic City Hilton). There will be ten topics covered during the entire conference. The first day will have two topics, “Investigating Gangs Through Social Networking and the Internet” and “Clandestine Lab Awareness”. They will be followed by the Annual Awards Luncheon. The second day has four topics: “Narcotics Interdiction Investigations”, “Undercover Techniques”, “Narcotics Operations and Investigations” and “Date Rape/ Designer Drugs trends”. Then day three will cover four areas: “Drug Awareness and Identification”, “Opiate Addiction”, “Bullying, CyberBullying and Sexting” and “Gangs in New Jersey Schools”. There will be closing ceremonies along with a buffet reception. There is a registration fee to attend the conference, but active members of the association (members in good standing) will receive a $45 discount. Registration must be made prior to the conference. Check out our website at www.njneoa.com to either: fill in and submit the “online” registration form, download and mail in the “pdf” registration form, or fill out and mail in the registration form found in this issue of the NJNEOA News on page 9. We look forward to seeing you at the conference.

QUOTE OF THE QUARTER

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson  Page 4 

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From the Editor

By Al Camisa

The NJNEOA is going through a total revision of its website and database. To be a member of the NJNEOA it is mandatory that you supply us with an email address. Your email address is then utilized as your Login ID. Your original Password from our previous NJNEOA website will function as your password to this new website. Once you have logged on, you then have the ability change your password, should you choose, to whatever you select for future logins. Only Members of the NJNEOA who are current in their dues are considered to be Active members and will have access to the “Member’s Area” of the website or be available to print their membership card. You will automatically receive emailed invoices from the database advising you in advance when your membership dues are approaching their renewal date. Remember, your membership dues expire on December 31st. If payment is not received and once your dues have lapsed, the database will automatically suspend your membership until payment is received. I encourage you to take advantage of the “3 Year Dues” plan and to pay by Credit Card. By doing so, you will also receive a $15.00 discount. Those individuals whose Agency pays their dues by Voucher will receive a 60 day grace period. So it is imperative that you supply your Agency with a copy of the invoice that you receive by email ASAP enabling the Agency the capability to submit their voucher in a timely fashion. Those wishing to make payment by check may still do so using the Association’s PO Box which is: PO Box 567 Nutley, New Jersey 07110. As soon as the new system is up and running, the NJNEOA will “NO LONGER” accept any type of Seminar/ Conference registrations or Membership applications via fax or mail. Once the system is functioning, All of the Association’s business will be conducted online. You will have the ability to: ¾¾ Join the NJNEOA online (Activation of membership is pending dues payment.), ¾¾ Enter and change your profile online (that includes all your contact information), ¾¾ Pay your dues online via credit card, ¾¾ Print your own dues membership card online, ¾¾ Register for seminars online (In the Training section), ¾¾ Register and pay for the conference online (In the training section via credit card, payment by checks/ vouchers via mail/fax), ¾¾ Book and pay for your conference hotel room online (In the training section via credit card, payment by checks/ vouchers via mail/fax), ¾¾ Become an Advertiser/ Vendor/ Sponsor online and pay the appropriate fee (In the Supporters section via credit card, payment by checks via mail), ¾¾ View a digital copy of the NJNEOA Newsletter, ¾¾ Members will have the ability to access the “Directory” and view the Active membership of the NJNEOA. (Only: Name, Agency, Rank, Membership Level & Email are viewable to other members.) Please periodically check the NJNEOA website to see when the new system has become operational.

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Credit Card About The New Jersey Narcotic Enforcement Officer’s Association accepts credit cards for dues payment, seminar and conference registration fees.

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Simply visit us online, click on the appropriate link and completely fill out the form.

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Awards

Established 1965 The NJNEOA was organized to encourage mutual cooperation, discussion and interest in the problems of enforcement concerning drug abuse; to exchange ideas and conduct seminars and conferences to educate those involved in the abatement of the illegal narcotic trade. The NJNEOA is a member of the National Narcotic Officers Association Coalition. The NNOAC represents 35 member states at the national level meeting with legislators, members of the Office of National Drug Control Policy and several legislative committees. This enables state and local law enforcement issues to be heard by our elected representatives in Washington, D.C.

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he New Jersey Narcotic Enforcement Officer’s Association recognizes several police officers and their departments during the year by acknowledging the outstanding investigations they have conducted in the area of narcotic enforcement. The NJNEOA will present these officers and their departments with an NJNEOA Achievement Award at either one of the seminars the NJNEOA sponsors or at the Annual Conference. No longer will all of the awards be presented at the conference. In order to be considered for an award it is mandatory a detailed account of the specific investigation is submitted by a member of the NJNEOA for placement in the quarterly newspaper and on the Association’s website. It isn’t necessary the officers receiving awards be NJNEOA members. If need be, a generalized story omitting the defendant’s names and addresses will then be authored for use in the Association’s publications.

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On the Cover:

Honor guard and flag photo courtesy of NLEOMF.

How To:

The description of the investigation and all other particulars should be submitted to the NJNEOA at P.O. 202 Port Reading, New Jersey 07064 or e-mailed to: editor@njneoa.com.

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SHOP

To enter the NJNEOA Cyber Shopping Mall go to: www.ourgv.com/njneoa.html

The NJNEOA provides education and training to law enforcement officers tasked with investigating those involved in the illegal drug trade. In order to fund that training the NJNEOA has partnered with over 1,000 stores in the NJNEOA Cyber Shopping Mall. Each time a NJNEOA Cyber Shopping Mall store is visited or a purchase is made, a donation will be made to the NJNEOA. These are the same web sites for the stores if you were to just Google and visit their site. The only difference is that if you enter their store through our link, your association receives a donation on your behalf. Please visit frequently and check out the weekly coupons/sales.

Executive Board 2011-12

Michael J. Barbato President mjb310@comcast.net

Walter L. Braxton Treasurer fingerlok@msn.com

Albert J. Camisa 1st Vice-President ajcamisa@hotmail.com

Eileen McGuire Recording/ Corresponding Secretary emcguire@ucnj.org

Peter Simon 2nd Vice-President pa141s@hotmail.com John Sartori 3rd Vice-President quizzler207@msn.com Vincent Moscaritola Financial Secretary doctor482@aol.com

Frank Gennaro Counsel fgenn633@hotmail.com Jacquelynn Seely Co-Counsel lawyergirl64@yahoo.com

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Theodore J. Romankow Co-Counsel

Terrence Farley Co-Counsel Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office (Retired)

Please feel free to contact any of our Executive Board members for information about our organization.

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Counsel’s Column

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One More Thing to Consider

By Frank M. Gennaro, Esq. Deputy Attorney General, New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice (Retired)

United State Supreme Court Considers the Fourth Amendment Consequences of Attaching a GPS Device to an Automobile

n January 2012, the United States Supreme Court decided United States v. Jones. That case involved a District of Columbia criminal case in which federal officials installed a Global Positioning System device on the vehicle of a drug suspect. The ruling from the Supreme Court confirmed what we in New Jersey already knew, and what should have been expected—that the installation and monitoring of a GPS is a search for purposes of the Fourth Amendment. This is one of those cases in which the government’s position was dictated by the circumstances. While the drug investigation of Mr. Jones was going on, the government had no confusion as to whether a search was involved, as the federal agents applied for, and were granted, a Warrant authorizing the installation of the GPS tracker, which installation was to be done in the District of Columbia within 10 days of the Court’s Order. The problem was that the GPS was not installed until the 11th day and then, the installation was done in Maryland. The District Court denied Jones’ motion to suppress the evidence. The denial was based on established law which held that there is no expectation of privacy in one’s movements

from one place to another. Jones was tried, convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. The Circuit Court reversed the decision of the District Court, holding that a Fourth Amendment violation had occurred. The government conceded that the GPS was not installed in accordance with the Warrant. Faced with the prospect of losing the conviction, the government made the only argument open to it. Namely, that the installation and monitoring of the GPS (for a period of some 28 days), was not a search and that therefore, the Fourth Amendment was not at issue. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed with the Circuit Court. Justice Scalia writing for the majority, held that the government’s actions, by physically occupying private property for the purpose of obtaining information, were precisely the type of government conduct that the Framers had in mind when they wrote the Fourth Amendment. The Court held that the government’s attachment of the device encroached on a constitutionally protected area. Thus, surprising no one, the Court held that the installation and use of a GPS is a search for Fourth Amendment purposes.

“The ruling from the Supreme Court confirmed what we in New Jersey already knew, and what should have been expected—that the installation and monitoring of a GPS is a search for purposes of the Fourth Amendment.”

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NEW JERSEY NARCOTIC ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

43rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE CO-HOSTED BY

MAGLOCLEN

JUNE 5 THROUGH JUNE 8, 2012 ATLANTIC CLUB HOTEL & CASINO 3417 PACIFIC AVENUE ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.

MEMBERSHIP ID #: ________________ RANK: _________________ FIRST NAME: ______________________ LAST NAME: ____________________________________ AGENCY: __________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________ CITY: ___________________________________ STATE: __________________ ZIP: _____________ AGENCY TEL. #: _________________________ HOME TEL #: ______________________________ PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX

VOUCHER #: _____________ CHECK #: ____________ MO: ____________ CASH: ____________ MEMBER REGISTRATION : SINGLE - $265. ___________ W/SPOUSE - $340. ____________ NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION - $310. ____________

W/SPOUSE - $385. ____________

AWARD LUNCHEON TICKET ONLY (Tuesday June 5, 2012- 2:15 pm)

$80. ____________

SINGLE DAY REG W/LUNCH (Wednesday June 6, 2012)

$95. ____________

SINGLE DAY REG W/LUNCH & HOSPITALITY (Thursday June 7, 2012)

- $135. ____________

HOSPITALITY RECEPTION (Thursday June 7, 2012 - 5:30 pm)

$50. ____________

REGISTRATION WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING *CERTIFICATE WITH MANDATORY 70% ATTENDANCE *I.D. CARD *CONFERENCE MATERIAL *VENDORS DISPLAYS *SPEAKERS *THREE (3) CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS *AWARD LUNCHEON *TWO (2) BUFFET LUNCHES, ONE (1) HOSPITALITY RECEPTIONS (Thursday, June 7th Classes open to NJ Certified teachers and SAC counselors for Professional Development hrs)

PLEASE INCLUDE PAYMENT OR VOUCHER NUMBER PAYABLE TO: N.J.N.E.O.A. & REMIT TO: NJNEOA P.O. BOX 567 NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY 07110 Or register online @ www.njneoa.com/train/conference.html and pay by credit card. If you have any questions, please contact VINCENT MOSCARITOLA at: Office #973-661-4362, Fax # 973-661-4807, E-Mail - Doctor482@aol.com

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43rd Annual Conference Update

he 43rd Annual Conference dates, theme and agenda have been finalized and this year’s conference committee is working feverishly to make available the most pertinent training for law enforcement officers during these times. The dates for the conference are June 5-8, 2012 and the theme is “Education and Enforcement: a Necessary Partnership Needed to Eradicate Illegal Drugs.” It is once again being held at the Atlantic City Club Hotel & Casino and, just as last year, all members of the NJNEOA who are current in their dues prior to registering, are eligible to receive a $45 discount on their registration. This year, the NJNEOA is also inviting the New Jersey Educational System SAC counselors to attend Thursday’s training. A schedule of the upcoming conference is as follows:

Tuesday –June 5, 2012 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Thursday – June 7, 2012 Continental Breakfast / Conference Registration

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Drug Awareness & Identification 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Opiate Addiction 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Using Social Media to your Investigative and Technical Advantage 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch 12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Clandestine Lab Awareness 1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Bullying, Cyber-Bullying & Sexting 2:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Buffet Luncheon 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Gangs in NJ Schools 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Closing Ceremonies Wednesday – June 6, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Opening Ceremonies

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Narcotics Interdiction Investigations 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Undercover Techniques 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch

Friday – June 8, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

Training Conference Critique Lunch Break

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1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Narcotics Operations & Investigations 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Date Rape/ Designer Drug Trends

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NJNEOA

Deadline is May 15, 2012

Hotel Reservations NEW JERSEY NARCOTIC ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Name: _____________________________________ Agency: __________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City: __________________________ State: ________ Zip: ___________ Phone #: ____________________ Fax #: _____________________ Arrival: ______________ Departure: _______________ # of Rooms: _____ Smoking/Non: __________ Check-In Time is After 4:00 pm / Check-Out Time is 12:00 pm RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE: May 15, 2012 Rates include: 9% Luxury tax, PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERENCE 1% State occupancy fee, 3.00 NJ room occupancy fee, Single (One Person, One Bed) $110.00 per night 2.00 NJ Tourism fee Double (Two Persons, One Bed)

$110.00 per night

Double / Double (Two Persons, Two Beds) $110.00 per night *Address info must match what Credit Card company has on file*

(The NJNEOA is exempt from NJ State Sales tax.)

Bed types & smoking preferences are subject to availability.

Guarantee your reservation with a credit card

Credit card #: ____________________________ Exp. Date: _________ Card Type: _______________ Cardholders Name: _____________________________ Signature: ______________________________ A deposit equal to one night’s room and tax is required to guarantee your room, if a credit card is not provided. Enclose Checks or Money Orders Made Payable to: NJNEOA Please include your Date of Arrival on the Check *Reservations received after the cut-off-date will be provided based on space availability, and may reflect non-group rates. Please mail or fax vouchers by May 15, 2012 Full payment is due prior to check-in. Atlantic Club Hotel & Casino 3417 Pacific Avenue Atlantic City, N.J. 08401

HOTEL RESERVATIONS WILL ONLY BE TAKEN BY THE NJNEOA PHONE: 973-661-4362 / FAX: 973-661-4807

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APRIL April SEMINAR Seminar Founded in 1965

New Jersey Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association P.O. Box 567, Nutley, NJ 07110 Tel: 973-661-4362 / Fax: 973-661-4807

TUESDAY - APRIL 17, 2012 @ The Middlesex County Fire Academy 1001 Fire Academy Drive Sayreville, N.J. “Homemade Expolsive Threats and Clandestine Manufacturing Processes” Presented by Captain Robert Mazur - NJSP (Retired) “Drugs and Thugs Presented by Detectives Sonji Powell & Stephanie Treadwell—Newark Police Department

RANK:

NAME:

AGENCY: ADDRESS: CITY:

STATE:

ZIP:

TELEPHONE: MEMBER ID #:

E-Mail Address:

Cost: Members & Non-Members - Free

See directions on back cover PLEASE FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION/PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: N.J.N.E.O.A. / APRIL SEMINAR, P.O. BOX 202 PORT READING, NJ 07064 Registration 8 a.m. — 9 a.m. - Class is 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Questions: Contact A.J. Camisa, NJNEOA Seminar Co-Chairman (732) 925-1998 Recognized by New Jersey Attorney General’s Narcotic Action Plan & New Jersey State Chief’s of Police Association

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY 1001 Fire Academy Drive Sayreville, N.J. 08872

Via the Garden State Parkway Northbound: Take Exit 125 (just after the Raritan tolls and before the bridge). At the bottom of the ramp turn left on to Chevalier Drive, then make the first on to Main Street (large church at corner). After ¾ mile take the exit for Kennedy Drive. At the bottom of the ramp turn right into the Academy. Via the Garden State Parkway Southbound: Take Exit 124 (just after the Raritan tolls). At the bottom of the ramp turn right on to Main Street and after a few hundred feet make the first right on to Kennedy Drive. Stay on Kennedy Drive for 3/4 of a mile, through the traffic light, and straight into the Fire Academy. From the New Jersey Turnpike North or South: Take Turnpike Exit 11 for the Garden State Parkway (GSP). After the tolls, bear left and on to the Garden State Parkway (GSP) traveling south. From the GSP take Exit 124 (just after the Raritan tolls). At the bottom of the ramp turn right on to Main Street and after a few hundred feet make the first right on to Kennedy Drive. Stay on Kennedy Drive for 3/4 of a mile, through the traffic light, and straight into the Fire Academy.

Directions

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Commendations Corner

Investigation Completed

Good news for the good guys, bad news for the rest.

2012 NJNEOA BOD Meetings

n February 16, 2012, the Woodbridge Special Investigations Unit culminated a several weeks\ investigation with the execution of a Superior Court search warrant upon an individual identified as Jermain Chavers and his residence located at 350 C Lafayette Road, Apartment 1B Menlo Park Terrace. Several weeks prior, officers had received information that Chavers was distributing quantities heroin in the Woodbridge/ Metuchen area. That information, combined with several hours of surveillance, led to the granting of the search warrant for both Chavers and his residence. As the officers approached Chavers, he was observed tossing several decks of heroin into a parked vehicle. Seized from the residence were an additional 588 decks of heroin, and seventeen thousand nine hundred and ten dollars ($17,910.) Chavers was placed under arrest and charged with Possession and Possession with Intent to Distribute CDS. Bail was set at $100,000 No 10%. The NJNEOA congratulates the members of the Woodbridge Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit on another successful investigation.

March 20, 2012 Connolly Station Belmar, N.J. April 17, 2012 Central Seminar Middlesex County Fire Academy Sayreville, N.J. May 15, 2012 Middlesex Co. Fire Academy Sayreville, N.J. June 6 & 10, 2012 Annual Conference Atlantic Club Hotel & Casino 3400 Pacific Avenue Atlantic City, N.J. 6th - 5:30 PM 8th - 10:00AM

Joke of the Quarter A game warden was driving down the road when he came upon a boy carrying a wild turkey under his arm. He stopped and asked the boy, “Where did you get that turkey?” The boy replied, “What turkey?” The game warden said, “That turkey you’re carrying under your arm.” The boy looks down and said, “Well, lookee here, a turkey done roosted under my arm!” The game warden said, “Now look, you know turkey season is closed, so whatever you do to that turkey, I’m going to do to you. If you break his leg, I’m gonna break your leg. If you break his wing, I’ll break your arm. Whatever you do to him, I’ll do to you. So, what are you gonna do with him?” The little boy said, “I guess I’ll just kiss his butt and let him go!”

September 18, 2012 Middlesex County Fire Academy Sayreville, N.J. October 16, 2012 South Seminar TBA * All meetings are at 6:00 p.m. except those held on seminar days, which are then at 4:30 p.m.

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** Conference meetings are as noted.

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Deadline is May 15, 2012

Scholarship Program

o all NJNEOA members: The N.J.N.E.O.A. is proud to announce that once again, at this year’s 43rd Annual Conference June 5 - 8, 2012 the N.J.N.E.O.A. will be awarding its 12th annual N.J.N.E.O.A. College Scholarship Fund in the amount of $1,000 each to qualified applicants. The recipients will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee, and the awards will be presented at a special ceremony during the banquet held at the conference. A Qualified Applicant Shall: Be a high school senior planning to attend a full time accredited college, beginning in the fall. Be the son or daughter of a full-time, sworn law enforcement officer who is a member in good standing of the NJNEOA. (good standing meaning dues paid). Be accepted to a full time four-year accredited college at the time of scholarship receipt. Complete and return, in its entirety, the N.J.N.E.O.A. Scholarship application, no later than May 15, 2012. Failure to complete the application in its entirety, or enclose requested information shall disqualify applicant from consideration.

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Applications

can be obtained on the N.J.N.E.O.A. website or through Sam Giovia at (201) 678-3341, SGioviaJr@verizon.net or Robert Venezia at (732) 322-8775, RVenezia940@ yahoo.com , they can then be mailed to: NJNEOA Scholarship P.O. Box 189 West Long Branch, N.J. 07764.

New Jersey Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association P.O. Box 567 Nutley, NJ 07110 Tel: 973-661-4362 / Fax: 973-661-4807 www.njneoa.com

First Class Mail U.S. Postage Paid Duluth, MN Permit No. 1003

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National Police Week 2012 May 12, 2012

Police Unity Tour Arrival Ceremony 2:00 pm at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

May 13, 2012

24th Annual Candlelight Vigil 8:00 pm at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

10th Annual Honor Guard Competition 8:30 am at John Marshall Plaza, located on Pennsylvania Ave NW at 4th Street, NW

May 15, 2012

NCIS/USMC Wreathlaying Ceremony 8:00 am to 11:00 am at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

National Police Survivors’ Conference Concerns of Police Survivors 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (Registration is Mandatory)

31st Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Services Fraternal Order of Police Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary 11:00 am at the West Front of the United States Capitol

Philly to DC Memorial Run 12pm at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

FOP/FOPA Wreathlaying Ceremony 2:30 pm at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

18th Annual Emerald Society & Pipeband March & Service National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies, Inc. Assemble at 4:30 p.m. at New Jersey Avenue, & F Street, NW. Step-off promptly at 6:00pm. March will proceed to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

May 16, 2012

May 14, 2012

National Police Survivors’ Conference Concerns of Police Survivors 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (Registration is Mandatory)

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Retail Center will be located one block from the Memorial at First Trinity Lutheran Church at 501 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. Visit www.LawMemorial.org/PoliceWeek for more information.