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”
Tag Archives: South Orange Police
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 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”
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!”
New Officers Sworn In and Two Promotions at BOT Meeting
By the SO Police Dept. and CPC Seven new South Orange Police officers were sworn in, and two officers were promoted at the SO Board of Trustee’s Meeting on Monday, August 22nd. Village President Sheena Collum congratulated the group remotely and SO Police Chief Ernest Morello shared stories about each of the officers as theyContinue reading “New Officers Sworn In and Two Promotions at BOT Meeting”
Crossing Guards Needed – Pay Increased
by South Orange Police Dept. SOPD currently has open school crossing guard positions and guess what, we’ve increased our starting pay to $23.00/hr! Join us, pass this along to someone who may be interested and of course, share to your social media & Facebook groups to help us spread the word! The South Orange PoliceContinue reading “Crossing Guards Needed – Pay Increased”
National Night Out is Tuesday, August 2nd!
by South Orange Police Dept. and CPC The South Orange Police Department, PBA Locals 12 and 12A and the Village of South Orange are inviting everyone to participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2nd. The event will take place from 4 pm to 8 pm at Flood’s Hill in South Orange, followed byContinue reading “National Night Out is Tuesday, August 2nd!”
Dial “988” Mental Health Hotline is Up and Running
By the South Orange Police Dept., the CPC and CC&J People experiencing a mental health crisis now have a new way to reach out for help in the U.S. as of July 16, 2022: they can simply call or text the numbers 9-8-8. The South Orange Police, Community Care & Justice, the CPC and theContinue reading “Dial “988” Mental Health Hotline is Up and Running”
Save the Date – National Night Out is August 2nd!
by South Orange Police Dept. and CPC The South Orange Police Department and the Village of South Orange are excited to announce that they will be participating in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2nd. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer,Continue reading “Save the Date – National Night Out is August 2nd!”
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