Announcements
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Governor Murphy recommends positive changes to Senate Bill No. 5
On behalf of NJFOP’S 14,000 members, I want to thank Governor Phil Murphy for demonstrating his support for police and firemen to have their own PFRS Board of Trustees to oversee the investment, policy-making and management of our pension system. For three-and-a-half years, the FOP has worked strenuously with the other police and firemen’s unions…
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Personal Message from President Fox…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, In our daily work lives, we are totally aware of danger and how fragile life is. But, we often become oblivious to how fragile our lives are because of some undiagnosed health issue. That was my status a week ago and I am grateful to be on the road to recovery.…
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Surviving Officer shot in Camden receives visit from FOP Pres and call from Gov-elect!
Today was a great day for NJ FOP!!! You may recall that one of our Camden County Metro brothers was shot in the line of duty on November 1, 2017 in the City of Camden. Officer Patrick O’Hanlon survived that shooting and was able to disarm and subdue assailant, 19-year Delronn Mahan of Lindenwold. Officer…
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Newark Mayor jeopardizes police and fire unions’ healthcare!
The first responders of New Jersey have been on the front lines for us all, always there to answer the call. Now another politician, this time the Mayor of Newark, has used his position to criticize and scapegoat those very same men and women who day in and day out put themselves in harm’s way…
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NJFOP-initiated bill that expands the list of retired officers who can handguns becomes Law!
Governor Chris Christie has signed Assembly Bill No. 2690/Senate Bill No. 1944 that expands list of Retired Law Enforcement Officers Eligible to Carry Handguns. This NJFOP-initiated law expands the eligible list to include: State Park Police Officers; Special Agents of the Division of Taxation; Human Services Police Officers; New Jersey Transit Police Officers; University Police…
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NJFOP pushes for changes to Bail Reform Law
NEW JERSEY STATE LODGE NJFOP Recording Secretary and Legislative Chairman James E. Ford has sent a letter to the NJ Attorney General recommending revisions to the newly-enacted bail reform law. Following are three points, among a few more, recommended in the letter: First and foremost, high risk accused offenders should be held without bail for…
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2017 FOP Mini Convention
The 2017 FOP Mini Convention is quickly approaching, March 20 – 23 Click Here for all the important details
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NJFOP endorsed Phil Murphy for Governor
(TRENTON) The New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police (NJFOP) Board of Directors approved the endorsement of Phil Murphy for Governor at its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. NJFOP President Robert W. Fox announced this endorsement on behalf of his 13,500 members and 150 local lodges. “We are proud to stand with Phil Murphy…
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SLEO III Law
Legislation has been signed by the Governor that will allow public and non-public schools and county colleges to hire retired law enforcement officers on a part-time basis to provide security on school grounds was signed into law today by the governor. The bill (S86/A3629) had a bi-partisan sponsorship, including Senate President Stephen Sweeney (District 3)…
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Bargaining Agreement Win In Our Favor
Public employers do not have a unilateral right to change the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with their workers merely by citing an economic crisis, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday. Continue Reading….