By SOPD and the CPC What began with only 18 police bicycle riders in 1997 in Florham Park, NJ as a four-day bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington, DC to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial has grown exponentially. Its goal is to raise public awareness about law enforcement officers who have died inContinue reading “Police Unity Bicycle Tour Seeks Your Support to Raise Awareness of Fallen Officers”
Category Archives: CPC Official Posts
It’s Autism Awareness Month! Join the SO PBA to Help Benefit Nassan’s Place!
By SO Police Dept and the CPC South Orange Police PBA Local 12 is again supporting Autism Awareness. This year they are selling LIMITED EDITION police autism Tee Shirts to help benefit Nassan’s Place, a local non profit organization that is helping make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by autismContinue reading “It’s Autism Awareness Month! Join the SO PBA to Help Benefit Nassan’s Place!”
It’s Crossing Guard Appreciation Week!
By SO Police Dept. and the CPC This is the week to give some love to the crossing guards who help us and our kids stay safe in South Orange and Maplewood. “Walk Bike Ride South Orange” along with JESPY House, Inc. and the South Orange and Maplewood Police Departments are pleased to announce SOMAContinue reading “It’s Crossing Guard Appreciation Week!”
SOPD Winter Coat Drive is Underway
By SO Police Dept. This is a release from the SOPD: “South Orange Police Department PBA & SOA are once again hosting a Winter Coat Drive to help the less fortunate keep warm during the winter months. We are asking for your help!!! Make room & clean out your closets. We are accepting unsoiled usedContinue reading “SOPD Winter Coat Drive is Underway”
SOPD Gives Tips for Keeping Your Deliveries Safe
By SO Police Dept. and CPC The South Orange Police Department encourages everyone to be aware of packages and presents on doorsteps and to take steps to monitor and keep them safe for yourselves and your neighbors during this holiday season. They have issued the following tips for residents. The SOPD and CPC wish everyoneContinue reading “SOPD Gives Tips for Keeping Your Deliveries Safe”
SOPD and PBA Conduct December Toy Drive
By SO Police Dept. The South Orange PBA Local 12 along with the SOPD Superior Officers’ Association have teamed up to deliver new, unwrapped toys during the month of December. They want everyone to know that the police station lobby will be open for the toys to be dropped off right up until Christmas Eve.Continue reading “SOPD and PBA Conduct December Toy Drive”
SOPD Launches Annual Turkey Giveaway
By SO Police Dept. and the CPC The South Orange Police Department, PBA Local 12, & The South Orange/Maplewood Board of Education Parenting Center is having a Turkey Drive on Saturday November 19th, 2022 at 11:00am. According to PBA President, Chris Cherry, the PBA is contributing 50 turkeys. Come to the rear of the SOMAContinue reading “SOPD Launches Annual Turkey Giveaway”
South Orange to Honor Two Heroes on Veterans Day
By SO Village The Township of South Orange Village invites everyone to come to Meadowland Park this coming Friday, November 11 and join family and friends as they place a plaque for Major Dwayne M. Kelley and Lance Corporal Edward “Augie” Schroeder who both lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Village administration notesContinue reading “South Orange to Honor Two Heroes on Veterans Day”
CPC Offers Heartfelt Condolences at the Loss of Maplewood Police Chief Jimmy DeVaul
By South Orange Community Police Collaborative The South Orange Community Police Collaborative extends its sincere and deepest condolences to the family of Maplewood Police Chief Jimmy DeVaul, who passed away on October 21, 2022. We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to all of his colleagues, friends and community members in our neighboring town. Continue reading “CPC Offers Heartfelt Condolences at the Loss of Maplewood Police Chief Jimmy DeVaul”
Community Day is Sunday Oct. 2nd, 1-3 pm at the Duck Pond/Skate House!
South Orange Village invites you to the Skate House at Meadowland Park on Sunday, October 2nd for Community Day (formerly Newcomers Day)! Please bring the family! There will be tables from various local organizations, giveaways, and live music. It’s like a block party for our Village in the park. You can meet local officials and department heads,Continue reading “Community Day is Sunday Oct. 2nd, 1-3 pm at the Duck Pond/Skate House!”
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