January 2012
The following article is amazing on so many levels. An off duty LEO in a personal vehicle takes police action against an individual unknown to her in another vehicle without backup for alleged traffic infractions. Thank goodness the individual she was going to take action against was not a bad guy with a gun or other weapon. It was just a retired police officer who has probably backed up many fellow officers including those from other departments. It was just a retired police officer who probably would put himself in harms way to protect the off duty officer if the off duty officer made a traffic stop with her personal vehicle only to find out the subject stopped does not like officers and is going to take this advantage of this off duty incident and wail away at her causing her physical harm.
But this is not the case. The off duty officer pursues the retired officer has him stopped by uniform personnel and takes police action against the off duty officer for alleged traffic infractions.
In the past I have suggested to associate members and others do not pull over for an unmarked vehicle with civilian clothed individuals getting out of the vehicle. CALL 911 and tell them you are being followed by an unmarked car with civilian dressed individual in the car. Request a mark police vehicle to meet you somewhere to ensure the vehicle following you is a unmarked police vehicle or in this case an off duty police officer in her personal vehicle. You do not know if this is a car jacking, robbery or worse is about to take place because you did stop for these civilian dressed individuals and now you have become a victim.
In regards to the sentencing of the officer, thank goodness a reasonable judge called it for what it is. How would you feel if you committed a coupe of traffic infractions, not misdemeanors or felonies, not disorderly persons or indictables and you were carted off to serve jail time after being stripped searched? Scary uh? But reality, unfortunately for this 23 year retired police officer.
There are so many disturbing things about this incident. To those who protect 24/7 just be careful out there, you never know who may be trying to hurt you in some shape or form. To the others, when in doubt call 911.
Lastly, Stay safe out there,
Robert
Please see the following link concerning a missing person. Her father is a police officer.
June 2011
The NJAALEOA held its annual Asian Fest Picnic on June 18, 2011. We had great weather and a great turnout for our event. We would like to thank the members of the Society of Asian Federal Officers who helped make the picnic a success. The NJAALEOA would also like to thank the representatives of the Federal Law Enforcement agencies who spoke with our members and guests about job opportunities within their respective agencies.
Click on photo for more pictures.
May 2011
NJAALEOA members Tommy Chung (Essex County Prosecutors Office) and Jennifer Aldahondo (Edison PD/NJAALEOA 1st Vice-President) participated in the 2011 Police Unity Tour. The purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty. The Police Unity Tour also raises funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial and Museum. Representatives from various Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies rode bicycles from Florham Park, NJ to National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial in Washington DC. Tommy and Jenn participated with over 1400 other riders and raised $1.5 million. The NJAALEOA would like to congratulate and recognize Tommy and Jenn for honoring those who gave their lives protecting others.
Click on photo for more pictures.
April 2011
On April 1, 2011, Bobby May retired from the Port Authority Police Department of NY/NJ after more than 30 Years of service. On April 10, 2011, the NJAALEOA honored Bobby for his dedicated service to the PAPD NY/NJ and the association that he founded.