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reflection
42Why We Write
managing editors’ perspective
8 George Beck
preparedness
44Winning: Mind, Body, and
Perfect Timing
Captain Donna RomanHernandez (Ret.)
legal news
10Are Cops Safer on the Streets
than They are in the Criminal
Justice System?
family first
14Educating Our Kids to Say No!
to Drugs and Alcohol
spotlight
16Exclusive Interview with
Julia Torres
up close
20Exclusive with Det. Sgt. Robert
Chew, “Prince of the City”
national voice
22Winning the Trust
cover story
24Exclusive Interview with
Mark “Oz” Geist, Kris “Tanto”
Paronto and John “Tig” Tiegen
straightforward
29Do Unto Others…
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Phlegmatic!
32
leadership
Developing the Consciousness
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and Perceptions of Expanding
Minds
women in blue
34Be Prepared to Lead
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I Got Your Six!
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38Preparing the Minds of
Law Enforcement for the
New Threats in America!
guidance
39 Swimming in the Gray Pool
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40Plan “B,” All Good Things Must
Come To An End!
wellness
46Silent Killers: Don’t Let Them
Destroy You.
corrections
48A Hopeful Year for Information
history
50Top 5 Most Historic American
Prison Riots
collaboration
51Community Policing:
Alive and Well
Blue events
52Large Donation Helps
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West Orange PBA Brings Gifts
In Memory of Waldwick Officer
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Station Dedication
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2015 Fall Law Enforcement
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53Raising Money for
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A Brand New Ford
Use of Force and Policing
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health
54Better Basics for Staying
Healthy on an Officer’s
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remembrance
55Officer Dewey Joe Sherbo III
blue paws
56Law Enforcement Officers
and Their Canines
Pawprints
57 A Tribute to Sgt. Chuck Harper
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editor’s POINt of VIEW
W
here do I start? The words that come to mind are “Honored” and “Truth.” From the infancy
of this publication, the vision was always clear--we knew we had the potential to really take
the world of law enforcement magazines to another level. It was clear that with our passion
and teamwork, we would deliver the highest quality to our readers. As you can see, in this issue we have really
grown exponentially with our exclusive interview of the Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. Mark “Oz” Geist, Kris
“Tanto” Paronto, and John “Tig” Tiegen are real American heroes who risked their lives to save the lives of
others. As humbled and honored as we are to have this opportunity, it is our calling to give you an insight on the truth. These
brave men deserve just that, a moment of truth.
With a humble heart and an honor that words may not fully express, our three heroes are on our cover today. What
they endured and overcame will forever be remembered and honored as true leadership and heroism. May they be an
example to all who set foot in our great country. Because of men like them, we are able to hold onto hope that America
will be great again.
Issue after issue, we have conveyed the message that at times may be controversial or unpopular. But, this is how we
do our part to spread the truth we all need to be aware of in our profession: Truth like we still need to improve on how we
treat each other on a daily basis. Truth like how at times work harassment exists in some departments due to politics and
ignorance. Truth about how many of our brothers (and sisters) in Blue have emotional issues due to the lack of opening up
when there is a problem because of fear of stigmatization or loss of employment. Truth that if we do not fix many of the issues
that far too many of us do not speak up against or confront, we will sadly stand idle as more officers commit suicide and
nothing is done to stop it. Yes, that type of truth. This is what our publication is all about.
I can also elaborate on the truth that many politicians have sold out our profession and used law enforcement as scapegoats
on many angles, in order to achieve their political goals. Simultaneously, they turn a blind eye when incidents occur against
law enforcement and law-abiding citizens. In a world of less and less
accountability, the lack of the truth is at the core of why we see values
diminishing in our great country. This is a country that men and women
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in law enforcement and soldiers in the military fight and have died to
protect to allow everybody to live in a safe and stable society. With great
honor, we will do our part and continue our commitment to bring you
the truth in order to overcome all obstacles.
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Thank you to each of you for your dedication to serve and
your commitment to our Blue family. Without each other, the thin
blue line will diminish. Watch your back and remember to be there
for each other.
Special thank you to the most committed group of men and women
I can ever dream of knowing: the NJ Blue Now Team.
Till next time!
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Daniel Del Valle, Editor-in-Chief
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Right Now with George Beck
NJ Blue Now continues to bring the most
current and important perspectives to the
law enforcement community. Our cover story
featuring the Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is a
prime example. It took unmatched bravery to
take a stand with only six soldiers and fight off
hundreds of enemies attacking them, and save
so many lives. I’d like to personally thank Mark “Oz” Geist, Kris
“Tanto” Paronto, and John “Tig” Tiegen for the exclusive interview.
These men are extraordinary. There are only a few people in this
world like them.
I’d like to thank a few people who made the cover story
possible. First, thank you to former NYPD Police Commissioner
Bernard Kerik. Daniel Del Valle and I recently sat down with Mr.
Kerik to discuss the direction of our cover story, and with his
leadership and guidance this tremendous feat began to turn from
concept into reality. A special thank you to famed photographer
of the stars, Barry Morgenstein, who was very helpful arranging
this interview, and also for allowing us to use his photos of Mark,
Kris, and John. Also, thanks to publicist Judy Wilkinson, whose
enthusiasm and management made this interview seamlessly
come together. And thanks to Paramount Pictures for allowing us
to use images from the movie.
In this first issue of 2016, we continue to offer you the very
best voices on the national and local scene. We feature Julia Torres,
who retired from law enforcement in 2001 after complications
from exposure to chemical agents and toxic governmentmandated prescription drugs during her tour in the Gulf War. In
this featured interview, Julia speaks out against issues involving the
VA and the care of veterans, and so much more. Julia’s viewpoint
on life will inspire you.
PO Valerie Stetz (Ret.) continues to identify the best voices in
the law enforcement community. She showcases Det. Sgt. Robert
Chew (Ret.) who through his impressive work ethic earned the
title, “Prince of the City.” Det. Sgt. Chew’s notable reputation in
Camden County, NJ was the result of hard work solving many
major active and cold cases. Congratulations, Det. Sgt. Chew, on
your recent retirement. We wish you much success in your future
endeavors.
This issue is packed with many informative articles regarding
mental and physical health tips, leadership strategies, guidance,
education, history, plans for retirement, and a ton of advice on
how to strengthen the bonds between us. Over the last two years
we’ve seen our profession trashed by some members of the political
class, irresponsible media, and so-called activists seeking personal
gain. Yet, while all this is happening, we are stunned by how many
saboteur officers among us cause much of the trouble that holds
us back from reaching our full potential as a united brother and
sisterhood. Capt. Lori Mambelli’s (Ret.) “I Got Your Six” article
addresses this unfortunate reality.
Enjoy! See you at the Sheriff David Clarke event on March 14,
2016!
George Beck, Senior Managing Editor
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Captain’s Corner
M
y sincere wishes to our Blue
family for a safe and successful
New Year!
Unfortunately, 2015 ended on a bad
note for our law enforcement profession. The
numbers are in and they aren’t good—124 law
enforcement officers were killed nationwide
in the line of duty. And just eight days into 2016, we received more
bad news in the New York metropolitan area that Philadelphia
Officer Jesse Hartnett was ambushed in his police vehicle by a
suspect, and shot three times. The following day, NYPD Officer
Sherrod Stuart was shot exchanging gunfire with a suspect involved
in a large fight. The good news is that both officers survived and
are expected to make full recoveries.
It’s that time of year, when many of us make New Year’s
resolutions. This year one of your resolutions could be to build
a successful career. No matter how long you are on the job, you
have the ability to move your career in the direction that you want.
Here are some tips that helped me during my law enforcement
career, and in retirement:
Have a goal. Strive for a goal that is attainable--short-term goals
are easier to keep.
Develop a plan. Stick to your plan and don’t let others distract
you.
Assess your strengths and weaknesses. Your knowledgebased skills, personal traits (dependable, team player, etc.) and
transferable skills (skills you take from job to job).
Your skill sets. Use them to your advantage in your career and
develop new ones—a language skill, certification, etc.
Stay flexible. Add to your skill sets--take a training course or
pursue a degree.
Network. This is critical for a successful career. Join a fraternal
organization, social group or volunteer. Someone who knows you
might think you are the right person for a position/assignment.
Get Support. Select a mentor and seek out people who are positive
influences.
Reward yourself and others. Celebrate each accomplishment—
this will keep you and your family motivated.
For those veteran law enforcement officers who are thinking
about retirement, here are some tips about how you should start
preparing for retirement now:
• Plan ahead--it’s never too early to do this.
• Figure out what retirement means to you.
• Know what your financial needs will be.
• Start saving now.
• Determine other sources of retirement income.
• Make health your priority in retirement.
Stay safe!
Captain Donna Roman-Hernandez (Ret.), Managing Editor
legal news
Are Cops Safer on the Streets Than They are
in the Criminal Justice System?
W
ell my friends, if you have been
following my articles, or news
appearances on TV, or our social
media, you will see that the attorneys and
former prosecutors at The Bianchi Law
Group predicted the outcome of the trial of
the police officer who was tried in the now
infamous Freddy Gray case.
This case to me as a former head
County NJ Prosecutor, and now NJ
Criminal Defense Attorney, has been an
outrage from its inception. The inability
to convict the officer at trial is hardly a
surprise to me. This entire case will be
another black eye to prosecutors, the likes
of the Duke Lacrosse debacle years before.
And unfortunately, both in Duke and Grey
case(s), the themes are the same. Pandering
to the community to score political points
for reelection or higher office, as opposed
to solid and proper prosecutorial practices.
Sorry, those that know my career
realize that I practiced civil rights cases for
minority citizens for many years in state
and federal court. I was given the Man of
the Year award from many “liberal” groups,
including the ACLU. While I support
the work police do, I realize that like any
profession, there is good and bad. But, I
never would sully the entire profession, as
Prosecutor Marylyn Mosby who is leading
the Freddy Gray case has done in this case.
Firstly, real Prosecutors care very much
about following ethics rules that prohibit
“politicizing” cases and “trying cases in the
media.” It is unfair to a defendant’s right
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to a fair trial, and in truth, it is unfair to
the public and victims. Poisoning public
opinion is never a good tactic. This is why
most prosecutors are very careful about the
comments they make publically.
Perhaps worse is that Mosby in her
media tour (that included a disgusting
and unprofessional trip for a prosecutor to
make to Vogue Magazine), indicated that
she “heard the voices” of people around
the nation when making her decision to
charge this case. What?! This is about as
bad as it gets in my mind. Prosecutors are
to evaluate and charge people with crimes
based upon evidence and the law, nothing
more, nothing less. To brazenly state that
she was influenced by the court of public
opinion is an outrage. And apparently,
she only listened to one segment of the
community, as many supported the police
as well.
Next, I am dismayed at the reckless
speed with which this investigation was
done. I have been handling homicide
cases for over 27 years, as a prosecutor
and defense attorney. Especially when it
involves a law enforcement officer, the
investigation must be thorough, exhaustive,
where no stone is left unturned. While
there is no specific timeline to conclude
an investigation, I know from experience
that it takes many months to do it correctly.
The fact she charged these police officers
the very same day she received the autopsy
report, and only days after the incident,
tells me her mind was made up, irrespective
of the facts and the
law. Worse yet, a
sloppy and rushed
investigation leads to
a sloppy prosecution
in the courtroom.
To further exacerbate these already fatal flaws is
the fact she chose to
overcharge the case,
and include people
as defendants that
could have been used
as witnesses. And if
that is not bad enough, she chose to start
with her weakest case, emboldening other
defendants in the case after she was unable
to secure a guilty verdict in that case. Strategically, this makes no sense--although as
it relates to her decisions, it is at least consistent--badly consistent.
To make things even stranger is that
she has devoted so many resources to this
case. Four assistant district attorneys and a
slew of experts retained after she charged
the case. Well, that is all fine. However, that
should have been done from the beginning
of the investigation and in itself, evidences
she did not have all of the information she
needed when charging the case.
So, is it a surprise that she was unable
to prove her case in at trial. Of course, as
I have seen throughout a career with weak
prosecutors--who bring bad cases to court
for ulterior motives--the mantra will be that
cops “get away with murder.” No, they are
as defendants entitled to the same rights as
any defendant and if the state fails to prove
its case beyond a reasonable doubt, juries
do what they are sworn to do.
This case outrages me more than
others of a recently similar nature. I have to
wonder if the “justice system” is more of a
danger to the police than the streets are!
Come join us on the Bianchi Law
Group Facebook, or LinkedIn and join
Twitter @RBianchiEsq. I would be honored
to have your participation on the many
police cases we discuss.
Happy New Year and be safe!
Robert A. Bianchi, Esq.,
served as the Morris County
Prosecutor from June 22,
2007 through February
8, 2013. The New Jersey
Supreme Court has awarded
him the distinction of being
a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, with less
than 1% of the attorneys (approximately 250
attorneys) in this State who are so qualified.
Mr. Bianchi is a nationally recognized TV
Legal Analyist on many networks and
regularly appears weekly on Fox News
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Research also indicates that adolescents
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ulia Torres is a retired law enforcement officer who worked mainly
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and federal agencies; a Gulf War
Veteran; and an accomplished author. Since
her 2001 retirement due to a Gulf-related
illness of multiple sclerosis, she has acted
for film and stage, advocated for victims in
a police unit, and fostered children in court.
Her two non-fiction books--Still Standing,
The Story of My Wars, and Bolder And
Braver, My Undercover Life--are receiving
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By George Beck
NJ Blue Now: As a Gulf War
Veteran, you were exposed to
chemical warfare. Can you tell
us more about that?
Julia Torres: From in-processing at Khobar
Towers to our missions to Saudi Arabia,
Iraq, and Kuwait, NBC alarms sounded
off, especially at ports and airports, which
were often hit by SCUDs. We’d mask, give
the visual signal for those who hadn’t heard
it, and stay masked until we’d get the ‘All
Clear.’ Sometimes we drove with our masks;
we were truck drivers. Other times, we’d
get into MOPPP Level IV [highest level of
protection-overgarments, footwear cover,
and gloves). We wore the same suit the
entire tour. They are one-shot deals, once
you break the seal on the package and put
them on, you’re supposed to burn them.
We were so ill-prepared that way, some of
us didn’t even have a real suit, but the ones
for training purposes. It pissed me off when
civilians at home would say we weren’t
exposed to chemicals. I’d say, Oh, yeah
that’s right. I saw you there. That would
shut them right up. In 2001, I received a
letter from the Pentagon stating that our
unit had been exposed to chemical agents.
drink an unknown liquid on the
battlefield, and you were told
you could not get pregnant for
five years after taking them,
and you and others developed
immediate complications,
do you believe this caused
your MS?
The CO ordered the company to take Pyridostigmine Bromide pills, and drink an
unknown green-type liquid before the first
alarm sounded. The 13 of us females were
told not to get pregnant for five years after
redeployment. After returning to base from
a Kuwaiti mission one day, one of my buddies said the order to stop taking the PBs
had been given. Troops were complaining
of rashes and increased urination, but we
didn’t get the word on the mission. I said
it was too late. I’d already taken the full
pack of 21 pills, had a rash on my forearms, and had to pull over a lot to pee,
whenever I could. I brought a packet back
home because I was curious about it. When
I was diagnosed with MS, I looked into it
and learned they were used for Myasthenia Gravis, a muscle disease. But, we used
them as a pre-treatment for nerve agents.
The pharmaceutical company had asked
the military for a hold-harmless agreement
‘cause that wasn’t the PBs intended use. I often say the Gulf was an environmental war.
I left healthy, led platoon runs, but when
I came back, things slowly started going
bad, but I don’t think the PBs were the only
cause of the MS, nor was I the only one who
became ill. Some of the guys died shortly
after the Gulf, but their deaths were unexplained. I think the nine unknown inoculations, NBC exposure, depleted uranium,
oil fires, smoke, sandstorms, kerosene heat,
and burn pits—they were all factors.
You tell how you were forced
by direct order to take pills and
This exposure has negatively
affected your health, yet you
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never complain? Why is that?
I believe God doesn’t give us situations we
can’t handle, and when He thinks, not us,
that we can’t take it anymore, He shows us
the way out. I believe that good comes from
bad, at some point, like with my books.
Writing about my bad experiences will help
others heal like they’ve helped me. I think
you have to believe things will get better,
even when they look impossible, otherwise,
what’s your option. Giving up? No way. I
don’t know what would’ve become of me if
I didn’t have faith.
As part of the East Orange VA,
Team Thunder, you represent
New Jersey in the annual
National Veterans Wheelchair
Games, can you tell us more
about that?
Since MS is a spinal cord injury, I’m part
of the team that competes in sports from
weight lifting to quad rugby. Up until it’s
time to fly out for the games, we work out
with our trainer Ralph Jones at the VA’s
gym. It’s like having a whole bunch of big
brothers, who at the same time know that
this sister will back them up. When we’re
working out, we get energized. The music’s
pumping, we joke, talk sh** to each other,
share our thoughts... Ralph even plans
trips--shopping, movies, playing pool,
whatever--for us. We can’t have a better guy
as our trainer. We’re a family.
Lately, in the news, there
has been a lot of discussion
about the inadequate care
for wounded warriors. Is this
justified and have you had a
similar experience.
Hearing and seeing this happen makes
my stomach turn because as much as the
VA has changed since my return from
the Gulf, it still lacks. I hadn’t returned to
the VA for care until 2001 because it was
so inadequate and depressing in 1991. I’d
love to help revamp the whole VA system,
firing the bad apples, hiring new blood who
really profess a ‘veterans come first attitude,’
and if they don’t, well I’d get rid of them
too. The patient-liaison advocacy is simply
civilian bureaucracy; put Veterans in
charge because we don’t feel that we come
first. I say this for myself and all the vets I
have spoken to. We should receive the best
medical care when we need it. And, if you
work at a VA, then don’t be a sourpuss. The
attitude of some folks is dispiriting, for lack
of putting a better word in print. No vet
should have to wait for an appointment in
an unreasonable time frame, or for a doctor
to be hired because there aren’t enough.
If no appointment is available, then let
us see a civilian doctor without putting
bullsh** pre-requisites that prevent us from
getting the medical attention we need. And
regarding PTSD or MST, let us also choose
who we want. We don’t want to talk to
someone who can’t relate, who cries over a
paper cut… The VA gets a huge amount of
money every year for the care of veterans,
and there is no accountability. The news
relay how funds are misappropriated by
civilians. This is disgusting! Put ‘em in jail,
and make ‘em pay the money back! There’s
no excuse and definitely no pardoning.
Everybody’s gotta go. That’s money for our
care, not for anyone’s pocket!
You were also a law
enforcement officer and a victim
of domestic violence, what
should our readers know about
this unfortunate issue.
DV happens to anyone regardless of
sex, profession, age, or financial status.
The deception behind the presumed
love is so convincing that you think he/
she is the best thing that’s ever happened
to you. Their façade is so great that if you
mention your suspicions to someone, you’re
doubted. Slowly, they separate you from
friends and family so that your support
network is gone. Even when supervised
visitation is awarded, defendants often
convince caseworkers that they are good
guys, and the victim is considered paranoid
or exaggerating.
Regarding the law, FROs don’t protect
the victim. Defense attorneys requesting
adjournments should be denied. They are
tactics to tire the victim from proceeding.
I settled for a lesser charge when my
supervisor commented on the amount of
time it took from work.
If there are visible injuries, arrest.
Yes, some victims drop the charges, others
bail out the defendant, but those are not
reasons to not effect an arrest. To assume
that a perpetrator has given you their house
keys, and then ask them to take a walk, puts
the victim and family in danger. My exhusband was asked to do just that, although
I had visible injuries, and he left a letter on
my doorstep with the house key, stating
that if he wanted to kill me, he would have.
You have a lot of passion about
victim advocacy with veterans,
domestic violence, MST, PTSD,
sexual harassment and gender
equality, but particularly with
sexual assault. What motivates
you every day to continue this
endeavor?
Helping people heal motivates me. I’m
a rape survivor. I know the impact a
presumed friend who yanked my virginity
by drugging me after prom had on my life.
I know where not addressing the issues
associated with Rape Trauma Syndrome
can lead, what it’s like to not have family
support. It was a long road to recover me,
and I’m indebted to the male officer who
helped me see I could trust, and form
intimate relationships again. I want victims
to know that we are never to blame. Rape
is never about drinking, clothes worn,
or any of those archaic misconceptions
which some people still hold. Rape is about
power and opportunity. It happens to both
male and female in the civilian sector and
military, and it’s a huge challenge for men,
who are deemed the stronger sex and are
often ostracized because of it. If a person
doesn’t believe a victim, I say ignore them.
But I challenge the disbeliever to then look
at the victim’s behavior after the rape, which
will speak for itself.
Ten years later, I confronted my rapist
who replied like a sucker--I took advantage
of you. Pathetic. Regardless of his defense
to label me a crazy psycho when others
question him today, I had my say then, and
the fact that he will not attend our high
school reunions, displays his fear of me
exposing him as a rapist.
The more vocal I become, the more I
find women and men sharing their stories,
some which spouses and family still do not
know. It’s priceless to see the hurt lifted, and
that is what motivates me.
“Still Standing” and “Bolder and Braver”
You are an immensely talented
writer, have you always wanted
to be a writer?
Thank you, but I don’t know about being
“immensely talented.” I just had bottled up
things that had to come out. I’m thankful
for Jamie Quattrochi, a director I met at an
audition in California in 2009 who insisted
I write a book when I shared some things
with him. I never wanted to be a writer, but
the same goes for being a soldier and a cop.
It’s just how life developed, but thinking
back, teachers and professors said I wrote
well, although I never consider myself a
writer. It wasn’t ‘til I moved back to Jersey
in 2011 and took writing classes with
author Barry Scheinkopf--you know him-who taught me how to really write. Barry’s
the one who gets the credit.
Any new books on the horizon?
Can you tell us about it?
Some folks have said I can’t stop at those two
books. I don’t know. Years ago, I thought of
writing an anthology of true-life stories of
different people. Then, I thought of maybe
writing fiction or poetry. I think if I were
to write another non-fiction, it won’t be
traumatic, at least, I hope not. I’m leaning
on a more inspiring, calm after the storm
deal. What I’d really love, is to write about
God healing my MS. He still does miracles;
I just have to wait and see when He’ll do it.
O
George Beck is a police detective, writer and a Drew University Ph.D. candidate. He’s
earned several degrees including an associate’s, bachelor’s
and two master’s degrees. He
is the author of The Killer Among Us (Noir
Nation Books) and several other books. His
nonfiction and short stories have been featured in magazines and anthologies nationally and internationally.
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amden County is among the top 10
most violent crime cities in the United
States. Det. Sgt. Robert Chew, a 26-year
law enforcement veteran fought to make
the city safe. In this exclusive interview, we
look at the life and career of Sgt. Chew, who
after years of dedicated law enforcement
service, earned the title, “Prince of the City.”
Sgt. Chew got his start in law enforcement in 1989 as a corrections officer. Nine
years later, he was hired by the Camden
Police Dept., which later in 2013 became
Camden County Police. Sgt. Chew earned
an impressive reputation as the detective
who solves many major active and cold cases. During his career he was tasked to lead
the Cold Cases Squad.
The Cold Cases Squad gives voice
to victims who for many years have been
silent. This happens, “due to the many
homicides per year, and not enough staff,”
Sgt. Chew said. “But, they can be solved. It’s
not impossible. It takes some re-canvasing
the scene, re-interviewing old and new
witnesses, and some good old-fashioned
police work.”
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Sgt. Chew tells how advances in forensics and DNA technology can shed
light on a case that at the time went cold
because these tools were not available. But
even with new advances, much of it, he tells
comes from, “Turning over every stone.
Having persistence and perseverance to
solve the case.”
One of the first cold cases Sgt. Chew
solved, involved a homeless U.S. Air Force
female veteran, also known as the ‘Cat
Lady,” because of her compassion, although
struggling herself, fed so many stray cats on
the streets of Camden every day.
This particular case initially began
with a suspect who was believed to have
killed her over a bottle of liquor he thought
she had stolen from him. The case stalled
for over a year before Sgt. Chew and his
team went to work.
“We were able to solve it within three
months,” Sgt. Chew proudly tells. “We
found and arrested the actor in Florida,
and brought him back. The victim’s family
was very grateful. Often times, the families
of cold cases assume nobody cares about
them. I did, especially
because she was a U.S.
Veteran.”
One of Sgt. Chew’s
most horrific homicide
cases was during 2012.
Sgt. Chew and Lt. Terry
King from the Camden County Prosecutors Office worked 21
hours straight on that
case. By the end of the
day they had the murderer arrested. This
case weighed heavy on
Sgt. Chew’s mind. A
madman had sexually
assaulted a 12-year-old
girl in her home and
slashed, her throat. She
survived with the grace
of God. During the attack, her 6-year-old
brother tried helping
her, fighting off this
waste of human flesh,
until his sister was freed. The girl escaped
and received help. The young hero was not
as fortunate. He was killed while rescuing
his sister. The Madman, also known during the trial as a “monster,” also sexually
assaulted a 2-year-old boy prior to this incident. This lunatic was sentenced to 110
years in prison—right where he belongs.
Another major case Sgt. Chew investigated and successfully cleared by arrest,
was when two men attempted to abduct
a woman in the beauty salon where she
worked. She was the former girlfriend of
one of the actors. They tied her using duct
tape and placed her in a garbage can. As
they were leaving the salon, the garbage
can fell over spilling her onto the concrete
pavement. This startled the criminals and
they both ran away. They were from out of
state, so with the Pennsylvania State Police,
Sgt. Chew identified, located, and arrested
them.
Five months ago, Sgt. Chew retired,
but law enforcement is still in his blood. He
yearns to continue another career in some
type of law enforcement. “This is who I am,”
he said. “The job has changed so much. But
I still love making a difference and putting
the bad guys in jail where they belong.”
Valerie A. Stetz (Velazquez)
retired on accidental disability from the Jersey City
Police Dept. She was injured
in a radio car accident
responding to a robbery in
progress call. Valerie is a
member of the NJ Police Honor Legion. She is
the radio host for the popular Internet show
“Your World Uncensored” on DDV RADIO.
She also serves as the Regional Manager for
Public Safety United. Valerie is married,
with a son and daughter.
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Exclusive Interview with
Mark “Oz” Geist + Kris “Tanto” Paronto
+ John “Tig” Tiegen
By Daniel Del Valle & George Beck
Photo credit: Paramount Pictures
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n the evening hours of September 11, 2012,
on the volatile ground of Benghazi, Libya,
Islamic militants gathered on the outskirts
of the American diplomatic compound.
Without warning, they attacked the compound and set it afire, killing U.S. Ambassador J.
Christopher Stevens, 52, and U.S. Foreign Service
Information Management Officer Sean Smith, 34.
A few hours later at the CIA Annex about
a mile from the first assault, Islamic militants
stormed the annex with machine guns, rockets
and mortar. The Battle of Benghazi raged for 13
perilous hours. Six Americans had the courage to
stand up and do what was right. Two of these
heroes, Glen “Bub” Doherty, 42, and Tyrone
“Rone” Woods, 41 –both former Navy Seals—
were killed in the firefight at the CIA Annex.
When the smoke cleared and the surviving
members of the Annex Security Team arrived
home and began to heal and go about their lives,
they noticed a stunning pattern: the true account
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of the terrorism attack was being whitewashed
and misrepresented by some politicians and
the mainstream media. Three of them, Mark
“Oz” Geist, Kris “Tanto” Paronto, and John “Tig”
Tiegen decided to go public and set the record
straight to honor the sacrifice of the fallen, and
ensure the world knew the truth. They teamed
up with author Mitchell Zuckoff,
and in 2014, the bestselling book:
13 Hours: The Inside Account of
What Really Happened In Benghazi
appeared on shelves worldwide,
and shortly thereafter was adapted
into a feature film directed by
Michael Bay.
Here is an exclusive uncensored interview
with Mark “Oz” Geist, Kris “Tanto” Paronto, and
John “Tig” Tiegen. Because of a tight deadline,
each interview was conducted separately, yet
they seem to speak with one voice.
and Chris both went into the agency and
told them what they were going to do.
They pretty much said if you are going
to do it, make sure you go through the
proper channels. We never really got any
pushback. The agency had the book for a
real long time. Maybe that was their angle
of a pushback, but other than that, there
was really nothing.
Tell us about yourself. What is
something nobody knows
about you?
KRIS: I was a pyromaniac when I was in
elementary school. I was fascinated by fire.
I burned my eyebrows off once and started
a large fire when I was in elementary school
that burned about 100 acres of land.
John: Everyone knows I’m kind of quiet.
I don’t know if there is anything no one
really doesn’t know about me. I’m a hobby
farmer. I got some cattle and some chickens
and stuff like that.
What were the thought
processes behind why you
sought to write the book?
KRIS: To tell the truth and show the Battle
of Benghazi as an inspirational story and to
take it back from the misrepresentation of
the mainstream media and politicians.
mark: To honor the four who sacrificed
their lives by bringing the truth to a story
the politicians had brought to the public
eye.
Was there any sort of political
pressure, such as threats or
suggestions that you would
not be employable again as a
contractor, or that you would be
saddled with lawsuits?
KRIS: The CIA told our lawyer that they
could file a civil forfeiture against us and we
did have to resign from the CIA to do the
project.
John: We were told if we did the book we
couldn’t work for them anymore because
our names were going to be out there. Even
the other guys who did not use their true
names were forced to quit as well.
As a result of your experiences,
have you experienced any
symptoms of PTSD, and if so did
you also experience a sense of
growth from it?
KRIS: I was diagnosed with PTS (I don’t
believe it should be labeled as a disorder) in
2007 and continued to deploy with it. And
yes, I have had positive personal growth.
I know how to handle PTS and speak to
those on overcoming it.
mark: First off, it’s not PTSD. We drop
the “D” because it’s not a disorder. It’s just
Post Traumatic Stress. PTS. Yes everyone
comes out the other end with growth, both
personal and emotional. Even if PTS is
involved, it’s growth; and not all growth is
positive unless you choose to make it so. It’s
your mindset and determination to move
forward and not let circumstance and or
events determine the outcome.
John: We don’t really call it PTSD—more
like anxiety. There are a lot of military
factors, so they don’t want to say PTSD
because we won’t be able to have weapons
and stuff like that. They are afraid that they
will start taking everyone’s guns that has
PTSD or whatever.
To John: So they call it like
anxiety and you are seeing
someone for it?
Yeah… Obviously, they have me on some
meds that the wife says works, so I keep
taking them. It makes her happy. When
I came home, I had a lot of anger issues.
I guess because of the way the media was
handling it and just some other stuff, like
when they dumped the guys off the roof …
It was just a lot of anger.
Prior to this incident, did you
try and keep the details and
dangers of your jobs from
your wives and families and
if so, how has the very public
knowledge of the dangers you
have faced affected them and
your relationships?
Photo courtesy of Barry Morgenstein
Mark, John and Kris
John: Doing it was pretty easy, because
the politicians hijacked the story for their
own benefit. The truth was four guys were
being honored and the truth was not being
told correctly. So we all got fed up with it
and wanted to put it out there to make sure
it was told correctly.
When you made the decision to
write the book and go public
with the story, did anyone try
and interfere with you or the
publication of the book?
John: No. It’s not like we came back and
did the book. We all deployed still. Mark
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KRIS: I didn’t talk about them a whole
bunch because I didn’t feel it was necessary.
Yes the pressure has affected my personal
life. I’m divorced again. The aftereffects of
Benghazi and the tours prior do take a toll.
like that we came out public. Some of them
just have that mindset that it’s your duty to
stay quiet and not come out and tell this. I’d
say a very few amount of people didn’t like
it aside from politicians.
mark: Of course I have protected my
family from the dangers of my job, but
they also knew where I worked but not the
details. The dangers being public haven’t
affected our relationship but the events in
general have. It’s brought us closer together
as a family and made us stronger for having
gone through these troubles.
Who do you personally feel
bore the responsibility for the
inaction of the U.S government
or military to come to your aid?
John: Yeah the wife, she kind of knew. It
wasn’t the first time we’ve been in a conflict.
But other than that nobody in my family
knew what I did at all. They didn’t know
who I was working for. All they knew was
that I went overseas and that’s it. I don’t
think it really changed the relationship
with anybody. I don’t think my friends look
at me any different. They don’t treat me any
different, which is good.
How have you peers treated you
since the book and film became
public?
KRIS: Very positive. We are showing the
heroism and sacrifice contractors make.
Taking it away from the misrepresentations
the administration and mainstream media
made showing contractors as cold-blooded
mercenaries.
mark: Just fine. No issues.
John: More positive than negative. Some
of the guys we used to work for, they don’t
KRIS: Department of State.
John: It also comes down to the president
because he is in charge of the military—at
least that’s his main job. Then it goes down
to the secretary of defense and the joint
chief of staff. Their inaction… I mean you
can see the emails that are coming out. It’s
proven everything that’s been said before,
they were ready to go, and they just weren’t
given the order to go in. I would say to me it
comes down from the higher ups.
The film never made any
mention of political figures such
as Hillary Clinton or President
Obama. What are your feelings
toward them and do you think
they played a role in the deaths
of those who were killed and
injured in the attack?
KRIS: I have no feelings toward either. I
believe both should see the movie along
with all politicians so they can remember
what selfless service is. Politicians forget
that they are supposed to put others
before their own self-interests. 13 Hours
epitomizes self sacrifice by my teammates.
John: …It’s kind of hard to blame Hillary
because she is kind of like a figurehead.
She just stamps paperwork and probably
doesn’t even read 90 percent of them. To
me, it lies on Charlene Lamb and [Patrick]
Kennedy because they are the ones who
truly turned down the security from the
state guys and the ambassador. But for her
to really not know that they were turning it
down—because it had been attacked twice
prior to 9/11— to me it just shows she is
an incompetent leader, and that she’s just
in way over her head and she doesn’t know
what she is doing. She has one department
to run, and she has a base out there that has
been attacked twice and requested security
prior to the first time it was attacked. She
doesn’t respond to it at all; it’s kind of sad.
At the end of the movie, it tells
how the Chief got an award and
retired with honor, and yet you
men were the true heroes. How
has the CIA treated you?
KRIS: From the leadership, not good, like
we did something wrong coming forward
and telling the true story. The guys on the
ground still operating have treated us very
well and thankful for the story and for
showing their continued sacrifices.
John: Well, they haven’t come after us yet
(laughing). Some of the guys still talk to us,
and there are guys in the office who don’t
like it. But, there are other people who have
said that they are glad that we did it. Like
I’ve said, as long as they don’t come looking
for us, I’ll be fine.
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During the intense battle, was
there a moment when you
thought you would die? Who
did you think about when the
firefight was at its height?
KRIS: Nope. Never thought I would die.
My faith in God and letting Him have
control keeps the fear away and lets you do
your job. Briefly I thought about my last
conversation with my family, which was
positive.
mark: No I didn’t think I’d die. You
cannot think like that or you will die.
During the firefight I was only thinking
about killing them and protecting those
who I’m responsible for and making sure
everyone else lives.
John: I never really thought I would die…
Especially when it’s at its height, you’re just
thinking about your objective in front of
you. We call it looking for work so you’re
just focused on that. But during the lulls in
the fight, I start thinking I’ve got twins, and
if I do die they will never know who I was.
That kind of thing comes to you, but during
a firefight, it never comes to mind. You just
focus on the task in front of you.
Initially it was claimed
the attack was because of
retaliation for an anti-Muslim
video. Did you initially believe
this, or did you know right away
it was false?
KRIS: We knew it was false immediately.
My thought when I saw Susan Rice laying
out the false storyline was “this is just
typical.”
John: Yeah, we knew right away. For them
to come out and say that, it is a slap in the
face in the DS agents that were protecting
the ambassador. If it was retaliation and a
protest like they kept claiming, they would
have heard the protesters before they
started attacking. That’s kind of saying they
were totally oblivious to the surroundings
around them. Obviously, we were going to
ask them what happened. They told us they
were sitting at the pool, and one guy came
walking around the corner and said there
was a ton of people on the property. That
was it—that’s when they knew they were
there. We knew there was no protest and
there was nothing about a video.
Knowing and seeing what you
have in this world, what advice
can you give to all
the law enforcement
officers out there?
KRIS: Train, train hard!
Make it as realistic as
possible. Have a strong faith
in yourself, your brothers and
God. And, no matter what
you come across, no matter
how bad the situation, never
ever quit. You can overcome
any obstacle!
mark: Never give up.
Always move forward, trust in
yourself, always keep training,
expect the unexpected, and
don’t forget the people who
we serve.
John: Just be prepared ( L-R) Kris, Mark, Judy Wilkinson and John
because it is coming here. It’s
trating, they can’t just focus outwards…
not going to be overseas anymore. There sometimes they’re on the computer like
are bigger things, so just watch your back. that one cop where the dude just walked
Some cops don’t like civilians being armed, up and started shooting at him. Honestly,
but the more armed, trained civilians you I think cops need to start having armored
have, the less likely big terrorist attacks are windows—maybe even not just armored
going to happen at home.
vehicles, but maybe something at least to
stop one A-K round or something. It’s not
going to get any better, not until they start
calling the terrorist what a terrorist is.
How serious is the jihadi threat
against police in this country?
Are our political leaders blind to
the true threat?
KRIS: The threat is very real as has
been displayed recently. I don’t believe
they’re blind; I believe they’re purposely
downplaying the threat.
mark: The terrorist threat is very real and
we must train our police how to approach
this threat. Take a proactive approach not
just reactive. But it is a very fine line we
must walk because our duty is to protect
our citizens not only from the physical
threats against their lives and loved ones,
but also to ensure their rights afforded by
the very constitution we swear to uphold.
If we chip at our Constitution because of
fear of a threat, they win. And that cannot
happen. We as a nation and as its citizens
must accept that to have freedom; true
freedom comes at a price. The government
can’t protect every citizen from every
danger. It is our responsibility to take care
of ourselves, our families, and each other
when necessary.
John: Right now, yeah they are. A lot of
cops are easy targets because they are by
themselves. And they’re always concen-
How vulnerable is America to
another terrorist attack?
KRIS: I think an attack on a large scale is
less likely than 09/11/2001, but small lone
wolf type attacks are greater than they have
ever been.
What additional advice do you
have for law enforcement?
KRIS: Stay continually vigilant. Take your
job as civil servants seriously, not just as
another paycheck. And believe in your
fellow officers. Be nice until it’s time to not
be nice (smiles).
mark: Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight.
Have a backup plan because when the
shooting starts your first plan goes out the
window. Always have a tourniquet within
reach, on your person, in the car, etc.
Take care of yourself first then when the
shooting stops take care of your partner. If
you get shot while trying to render aid to
your partners you become ineffective. Most
of all serve with honor, you have been given
the responsibility of our people’s freedom.
Don’t take that lightly.
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Is there something else beyond
telling your story that you
would like to do?
KRIS: I am just going to continue to
experience life.
mark: Yes. Pass on the knowledge
and experience that I have gained to the
next generation of warriors (military,
contractors and law enforcement).
John: I’m still trying to figure that one out.
I thought maybe I would go back and do a
9 to 5 job, but I don’t think I could do that.
It’s hard to say. I’ll probably just keep telling
the story. We have a couple of motivational
and leadership things Mark and I do. There
are a couple of training things we want to
do for law enforcement. Honestly, there are
all kinds of opportunities out there, and
I just have to figure out what I really want
to do.
Given what the three of you
have been through, if you had
the opportunity to speak to the
next president of the United
States on the day he takes his
oath of office, what would you
say?
quite a bit. I think that’s what got me into
the Marine Corps.
What is your strongest and
weakest quality?
Favorite baseball team?
KRIS: I don’t know. I don’t have either
strongest or weakest.
KRIS: NY Yankees
mark: The Rockies
John: No, not really. I don’t really follow
baseball that much.
Favorite football team?
KRIS:Dallas Cowboys.
mark: Denver Broncos, of course.
John: I’ve got to go with the Broncos. I
live in Colorado.
John: I really don’t know. My wife would
say my loyalty to people is my weakest
quality. I’m always too nice to people who
screw me over. My strongest quality is my
stubbornness, not willing to give up.
Who’s your favorite President?
KRIS: Ronald Reagan
mark: Ronald Reagan
John: Ronald Reagan
Favorite actor?
Pet peeve?
KRIS: Pablo Schreiber.
KRIS: Inconsiderate people.
mark: Max Martini.
John: Dealing with stupid people.
John: Dominic Fumusa, the guy who
played me.
In closing, Mark had these final words of
advice, “Keep honor, integrity and courage,
the foundation of your life. Always stay low
and keep moving.”
KRIS: Your job is to give yourself for
the betterment of the U.S. You are not all
knowing, and remember pride is a deadly
sin... and have the utmost integrity when
making decisions.
mark: First listen to those you have in
the field, those on the ground. We are the
greatest nation in this world. We have the
ability to provide our warriors with the
greatest equipment and training available,
so let’s do that. Those serving our country
deserve our very best!!
John: I would say freakin’ take the
handcuffs off the troops and let them take
care of business. Take the lawyers out of
combat and this thing would have been
over within a month. Let them do their job.
If we had these kinds of restraints in WWI
and WWII, we never would have won. We’d
be speaking German or Japanese right now.
Lighter side questions…
What’s your favorite movie?
KRIS: 13 Hours (laughing)
mark: 13 Hours (laughing)
John: 13 Hours, man (laughing)… Besides
that one, I’ve watched Full Metal Jacket
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Do Unto Others…
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n this ever-changing profession, getting
injured on-duty is a constant reality.
Police work is physical. The potential
for some bumps and bruises, a scar or two,
or more serious injuries—even fatal ones,
are routinely on the mind of officers. The
physical demands, dangerous conditions,
and job functions that come with our
career, create this vigilant mindset where
officers understand an injury can happen
anywhere, anytime. Thus the reason behind
the popular salutation, “stay safe.”
An on duty injury can be frightening,
challenging, and unrecognized at the time.
As we have seen over and over, many types
of injuries could have the potential of ending your career, and/or leaving you permanently physically altered. We also understand not all injuries are physical in nature.
Traumatic incidents can also harm emotional and mental health. We, as officers,
have come to accept and acknowledge the
dangers that come along with this career,
but are we really prepared for the potential
of a life altering injury? Are our families and
loved ones prepared?
Many officers take the denial stance,
believing, “I am physically and mentally fit. I
will never get injured.” But the reality is, the
chances it will happen to you, a colleague
you work with, or someone you know in the
profession some time during your career is
greater than you think. There are also times
when, because of the chaotic scene and
adrenaline pumping, the injured officer will
not realize they sustained an injury until
later on. A 2014 FBI statistic collected data
from 11,151 law enforcement agencies that
employed 536,119 officers who provided
service to 76.4% of the nation’s population.
They found that, a reported 48,315 officers
were assaulted (9 per 100 sworn officers),
which resulted in 13,654 (28.3 percent)
sustaining injuries. You wonder how many
more occurred in the non-mentioned
agencies, or went unreported. Also, imagine,
and add in officers injured in accidents,
traumatic incidents, or performing other
work-related activities.
These realities are why it is imperative
that our unique and extraordinary bonds
in law enforcement continue to survive.
Without hesitation, we
are willing to give our
own lives if necessary to
save a civilian or fellow
officer. Yet, when an officer is injured, the same
level of commitment is
seldom missing. Why?
We must be there
physically, and emotionally, acting as the voice
of reason for injured officers. Being there, starts
at the scene. Many times,
officers will not admit to,
or even accept being injured, when clearly you
know they are. Some
may experience a delayed reaction in feeling
the effects of the injury.
Many will stubbornly or
embarrassingly refuse
medical treatment. They
might try to tough it out
to see if their injury improves. This skewed or
altered thought process
can come from shock,
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adrenaline, bravado, embarrassment, peer
pressure, feeling guilty or even feeling like
they did something wrong. This is where
you come in as the voice of reason. It is up to
you, regardless of rank or position, to insist
and arrange for the injured officer to seek
treatment. No officer deserves to struggle
through an injury for any reason.
Injured officers are not looking to be
pampered or pitied by their colleagues.
They just want to know that you have their
back, that they are supported. This is why it
is crucial to overcome whatever it is that is
holding you back from being there for the
injured officer. Being genuine to the needs
of an injured officer goes a long way, even
during post-incident recovery. It took me
some growth to appreciate and understand
this concept after personally being on both
sides of this fence. It is stunning how many
officers never even pick up the phone to call
or text an injured officer.
In closing, show your injured colleagues that you truly care about their
well-being, and are there for them. Make a
friendly phone call, send a friendly text, set
aside some time to visit them, offer to assist
them to a doctor’s appointment, arrange
to have food sent to their house, or just be
there for them if they just simply need to
talk. If needed, also be there for the injured
officer’s family and loved ones.
We need more of this mutual consensus
of compassion in our profession. “Do unto
others as you would have them do unto
you.” Think about it. What if the shoe were
on the other foot? How would you want to
be treated if it were you? At the end of the
day, like it or not, we are all in this together
and need each other to get through this
career safely and comfortably. Stay safe and
God Bless!
Anthony Mikatarian has
been a police officer for over
15 years. He is currently
assigned to patrol in a
northern NJ municipality.
He earned a bachelor’s degree
from Johnson & Wales University, Providence,
R.I., and another degree in mortuary science
from the American Academy McAllister
Institute in New York City.
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training
Phlegmatic!
R
ecently, I was talking with my
10-year-old niece about her basketball practice. She said, “Uncle Jay,
practice makes perfect.”
“Yes honey, that is correct,” I said. “But
only, perfect practice makes perfect.”
She looked at her tactically inclined
uncle and smiled.
This month I will discuss an officer’s
ability to operate under the most extreme
survival conditions. I will emphasize the
need to be phlegmatic--having a calm disposition in the most intense encounters.
The following terms have grown from
these types of encounters and conditions:
cool as a cucumber, grace under fire, clutch
deliverer, the Sandman, and Joe Cool.
During the most impossible conditions, we
instantly tattoo ourselves to our training,
and that becomes our muscle memory. Thus
the need for muscle memory investment. At
some point, we will convert that investment
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and hopefully profit from it.
But what if we only trained under
controlled environments and then had to
perform in uncontrolled environments?
What would we perform like? This is why
stress inoculation training is necessary.
Being baptized in fire and drawing from
a collection of experiences, internal and
external parts, allow the composition of
a specific skill set that steadies an officer
while performing in the most arduous and
intense of environments. Socrates placed
this into perfect context, “ In a time of crisis
we will not rise to the occasion, yet, we will
fall back on our training.”
Additionally, our training must extend and remind officers that we cannot
and must not get emotionally dragged into
these hair-raising incidents. Recently I was
in Vegas teaching a mindset course to officer’s from primarily west of the Mississippi.
I made sure to teach them that when we
become emotional, we
make matters personal.
Once we get personal,
we abort our training
and our guidelines and
matters become destructive for us. All officers must understand
and know this reality.
Look at it like this:
If you study the amazing eagle, you will realize that it possesses
the visceral ability to
fly above the storms it
confronts. As officers,
we too must posses the
resolve and focus of an
eagle when we confront
storms in our career-those tumultuous incidents that sometimes
we find ourselves in.
Therefore, coupled with
our vested training, we
must rise above the
storm and stay calm
under the pressure.
Ever wonder why Joe
Montana, Eli Manning,
By Jay Martinez
Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Adam Vinatieri, to name a few,
deliver so well in the clutch. They are calm
under pressure and have all won a championship by being able to harness ice water in
their veins.
Moving ahead, if you’ve never heard
the terms, “spaz” and “crapped the bed,” let
me formally introduce you to them. Now
do yourself a favor, don’t get too acquainted, depart ways now. Like my former academy partner always said, “You are either a
professional or a professional amateur.” I
love all these labels and sayings, because
they fit the types of individuals who must
really focus and continue to fundamentally
comprehend the basic premise of possessing that top-tier performance mindset.
Commit yourself to not being a spaz--that
person who mostly performs their duties
in an emotional, careless manner, mostly
resembling a runaway train. A spaz is undisciplined, unprofessional and does not
possess the proper mindset to prevail.
I tell my 10-year-old-son that in order
for him to become a phenomenal soccer
defenseman, he must be dogged in his
approach and continue to pursue the carrot
that will eventually transform him into a
force to be reckoned with. But the problem
that exists here is that many officers want
to train like Cub Scouts and then perform
like Navy SEAL Operators. We cannot cut
corners and we must insist on training with
the proper mindset. Mindset is the key to
performing like a professional and not like
a senior citizen running around with her
pink wig on fire at a Golden Coral Buffet.
In closing, I recall a Bible story I had
heard numerous times as a young child.
It involved my Lord Jesus sleeping in the
back of a boat that was being tossed around
amidst a storm. What awoke him was not
the roar of thunder, the flash of lightning
or the spray of the sea, but rather it was the
lamenting of his disciples. He addressed
them by simply saying that they had a
shallow reserve of faith, and that is why
they succumbed to fear and panic.
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Leadership
Developing the
Consciousness and Perceptions of
Expanding Minds
By Brian Weitzman
On Dec. 3, 2015, I had the pleasure
of speaking at an event at WPUNJ, which
was held by the Criminal Justice Club,
titled “Aren’t Law Enforcement People Too?”
Here, we engaged in Q & A with roughly
100 college students and law enforcement
representatives from the Passaic County
Sheriff ’s Office, the WPUPD and the East
Orange P.D. One of my student’s, who was
a co-host of the event, also happens to be
aspiring to become a police officer. This
vibrant, intelligent young African American
woman is precisely what we hope to see in
the future of our profession; a developing
mind that understands the dynamics of
the importance of law enforcement. Along
with her was the other co-host of the event,
a professor (Ph.D.) from the university.
The event began and we listened to
the Ph.D. professor rattle off the typical
“I’m not a cop and I pretend I understand
your job” comments. While narrating, he
played the dashcam video of the Chicago
P.D. incident in which Officer Jason Van
Dyke shot Laquan McDonald 16 times.
During his narration, he went on an angry
tirade, mentioning police brutality, and
placed us all in a singular category based
on one event. This was the typical “cop
baiting” attitude and conception that so
many cop bashers live by, the same attitude
that infuriates those of us who take pride
in the job.
Following his opening, we responded
and let’s just say that the baiting didn’t
work. I made it very clear to our audience
that I did not agree with the actions of the
officer in the video; the rest of the panel
also agreed as they voiced themselves. I
described to the audience what I believed
could have been done differently in the
Chicago incident, but I also made it very
clear that was only my personal ideology.
I asked the audience, “How many times is
a cop lawfully allowed to shoot a suspect?”
The answers were sporadic… 1 time, 5, 10,
2, none… Even the educators in the room
were unsure of what to say. Well, I said the
answer is something the media will never
teach you! I disclosed that police are simply
taught to “stop the threat” and “stopping
the threat” has no number. I always explain
to my students that there is no “guide to
becoming a perfect cop;” it is not sold
on Amazon.com. Therefore, we can only
explain what we would personally aim to
do in order to handle a similar incident.
As the conversation continued, the crowd
began to become more at ease and looked
much more relaxed; they began to realize
that we were not “robots,” but people too-living, breathing, emotional people, just
like them.
We made it a very clear point to the
students that they must always gather facts
before jumping to conclusions, especially
after seeing what happened with the
now well-known Ferguson incident, and
as a result, “The Ferguson Effect.” Poor
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judgments have supplemented the current
“us versus them” attitude; attitudes that
have given rise to greater levels of support
to organizations such as “Black Lives
Matter” and “Cop Block.” The panel as a
whole made it very clear that there is no
script to our job. We must make decisions
in seconds, decisions that outsiders can
try to break down over months and years.
Students realized the huge variety of
responsibilities that we have day in and
day out. Very importantly, we explained to
them that we have all made mistakes and
will make mistakes; we are all human and
errors are part of our DNA. The best cops
are able to take possession of their mistakes
and use those mistakes to their advantage
by making themselves better, both on-thejob and off-the-job.
As a result of the event, I believe we
did our parts as leaders to enlighten minds
as well as gained fans of the “Blue.” Some
students said we even sparked their interest
in wanting to become officers. We must
continue to teach today’s youth about the
importance of our profession. It is our duty
to inspire tomorrow’s cops and show them
the appropriate path to success.
Brian Weitzman, BA, MS is a
Detective at the Passaic County
Sheriff ’s Office. He is currently
assigned to the Fugitive
Warrant Squad. He is a Squad
Leader for the Passaic County
SWAT Team. Det. Weitzman is an adjunct
professor at William Paterson University and a
member of the NJ Honor Legion.
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Women in blue
Be Prepared to Lead
By Captain Donna Roman Hernandez (Ret.)
W
omen have made great strides
in law enforcement and are
expanding their roles and
assignments with greater potential for
leadership positions.
Within the last decade, law enforcement agencies have acknowledged the
importance of promoting female officers
as supervisors and commanders. The
style and practice of police leadership has
evolved into a more multifaceted nature of
teamwork and inclusion. However, female
officers are often expected to behave and
perform within the established female
stereotype that has been defined for women
on the job.
Although many agencies have taken
actions to eliminate and reduce gender
barriers, some still exist. For example,
one female officer’s error in judgment
could get applied to all the other women
in the agency, building on the negative
expectations and stereotypes that already
exist. So, women officers still run the risk of
being misunderstood and passed over for
promotions.
In her book “Challenges & Recommendations for the Aspiring Women Police Leaders,” Patricia Oliver made this observation:
“Women in law enforcement work within
the male-dominated system, choosing to
act under their rules, and, therefore, take
on some masculine traits in order to function effectively. Taking on these traits does
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ner thought, inspiration, and the courage
to take risks. Women’s natural personalities
and skills bring new tools to law enforcement, diversifying the field and adding a
different viewpoint to their agency.”
Research tells us that men and women
communicate and lead differently. As
women, we can’t ignore our differences and
should embrace them to promote change
in a male-dominated profession. We are
not looking for special treatment but to
be respected and appreciated for what we
bring to the job. Female officers need to
know what their performance strengths
are before they can supervise and influence
others.
Deciding who gets promoted within
an agency should not be about gender; it
should be about who has the ability to lead.
However, it’s important to mention this:
not everyone that gets promoted to rank
has what it takes to be an effective leader.
Sometimes the promoted officer does not
have a good skill set or is not a good fit for
the position. At times, an officer is promoted because he is next on the promotional
list or is promoted because he is in political
favor with his agency. However, these circumstances should not deter women on the
job from achieving their promotional goals.
I encourage female officers to aspire
to be leaders and supervisors within their
agencies. Based on my own experience and
that of other women who have achieved
rank, here are some valuable suggestions
how to prepare to lead:
• Enhance your leadership skills,
intelligence and abilities.
• Be accountable for everything you do.
• Demonstrate leadership ability by
stepping up and speaking up.
• Focus on realistic goals and how to
achieve them.
• Critique your own work performance—
the strengths and weaknesses.
• Build and maintain credibility with your
co-workers and superiors.
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, fairness,
consistency and loyalty.
• Maintain your same behavior and core
values both on and off the job.
• Embrace challenges--they provide mental
and emotional growth.
• Get involved as a trainer for your agency.
“Leadership is not
a position or a title,
it is action and example…”
~Unknown Author
• Keep current on the law and read law
enforcement literature.
• Don’t gossip or participate in it.
• Be patient. Patience is power.
• Learn from others, but lead your way.
Advanced training and education are
important assets for female officers preparing to lead within their agencies. The IACP
Center for Police Leadership and Training
has a new academically rigorous leadership
training certification program, the Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI). The WLI
program is a 40-hour course that is focused
on the unique challenges and opportunities
women face as they rise through leadership
positions in public safety, nationally and internationally. To develop current and future
leaders, the curriculum focuses on enhancing the business, leadership, and personal
effectiveness skills of female leaders. For
more information contact Laura Renenger
at [email protected].
Also, there are some non-profit
organizations, such as the International
Association of Women Police (IAWP),
the International Association of Chiefs of
Police (IACP), the National Association
of Women Law Enforcement Executives
(NAWLEE), and the National Center for
Women and Policing (NCWP) that provide
information, mentoring, and support to
female law enforcement officers, as well as
educate police administrators about the
status of women in law enforcement.
Captain Donna Roman
Hernandez (Ret.) served 29
years in the Patrol Division
of the Essex County and
Caldwell Police Departments (NJ). She is a domestic
violence and sexual assault
subject matter expert and a keynote speaker/
writer on law enforcement topics. Her book,
Domestic Violence Kills, will be available on
Amazon.com in February. Captain Roman
Hernandez is the President of Violence Intervention and Prevention Specialists and an
Instructor with Global Police Solutions. She
is the Host of Tough Justice Talk Radio Show
(www.toughjusticeddv.com). Contact her at
[email protected] or www.blueforcefilms.com.
Inside view
I Got Your Six!
By Capt. Lori Mambelli (Ret.)
A
s we welcome in 2016, let’s focus
on watching out for each other
and helping each other succeed in
our ambitions. In our line of work, we have
enough naysayers and police bashers who
are trying to destroy careers and families.
We also have many character assassins
among us in law enforcement—this is an
unfortunate reality. This needs to stop. We
need to support and protect our own, and
help build each other up.
Last August, I grieved along with my
fellow law enforcement brothers and sisters
at the sudden illness and loss of a fellow
sergeant. One whom I will always remember
showing a level of respect toward me in
my rank as captain, but more importantly
as his sister in law enforcement. I recall
working on assignments where he would
gladly volunteer to work with me, saying,
“Lor, I know you have my back!” This is a
compliment that I will always remember.
Words that I have always tried to live by
and trying to protect someone’s back,
support them, help them through, being
there for them, especially when they need it
most--during those times of adversity and
darkness.
“I’ve got your six” is a saying we’ve all
heard many times. What does it mean? It
means someone is looking out for you,
watching out for what is coming up behind
you. The term “got your six” stems from
military fighter pilots referencing the rear
of an airplane as six o’clock. It’s a term
that represents the way military and law
enforcement look out for each other. It’s
the comfort in knowing that someone is
genuinely watching your back and letting
you know when you make a mistake and
offering you authentic guidance to help
you navigate through any difficulties. Those
watching your back can also be anybody,
such as a family member, friend, work
colleague, supervisor, professor, mentor or
complete stranger.
In order to have someone’s back, you
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have to be straightforward with them. You
need to take time out of your busy day to
reach out, call, listen, talk, offer assistance, guidance, and reassurance when they
need it.
It was encouraging to read the words
of an unknown proud citizen who left
a note on the patrol car of a Palm Beach
Gardens police officer. The note dated
Sept. 9, 2015, read:
“Officer,
With everything going on in
our country, and the senseless
attacks on your brothers in
uniform, I want you to know
that I appreciate what you do
for us. Thank you for risking
your life for our well-being.”
#IGotYour6 ~A Proud Citizen”
Clearly, this proud citizen understands
the true meaning of the expression. But
there are others, even some of our own,
who just don’t get it. To them, it means the
good old pat on the back with the one hand
while holding that proverbial knife in the
other.
Sometimes it’s those who you’ve
looked out for, covered their back, shared
good times with and gone through tough
times together. Sometimes it’s because
you turned down their advances, or they
disagree with a decision you had made,
or that your no-nonsense approach scares
them. Sometimes you are perceived as a
threat. Sometimes it’s politics. These are
reasons why the proverbial knife is drawn.
Without warning, you’re set up, you’re hit
and only then do you realize the friendship,
the camaraderie, the words were not real or
honest—they were covertly divisive--a wolf
in sheep’s clothing.
Et tu, Brute? were the last words
Roman dictator Julius Caesar uttered to
his friend Marcus Brutus as he was being
stabbed. William Shakespeare’s play made
famous these words because they signify
the ultimate betrayal by a person.
It’s tough to get through the backstabbing, wondering how long has this person
been harboring ill-will against you. You ask
yourself: was I totally wrong in my judgment to trust them?
So what can we do when we encounter
a malevolent person like Brutus? First and
foremost, it’s best to cut them out of your
life. Recognize immediately that their
friendship was never what you thought it
was and you had wrongly assessed their
intentions. Also acknowledge that you
can’t control what people do; you can only
control your own actions and reactions.
When “I got your back” becomes “watch
your back” it’s time to move on. People like
Brutus are distractions and can negatively
affect your life. Eliminate the distractions
because their insecurities manifesting
through antipathy are problems they have.
Don’t make their problems yours. Commit
yourself to surrounding yourself with
people who are authentic and encouraging.
Do you know who has your six?
Lori Mambelli is a retired
Captain from Passaic County
Sheriff ’s Dept., former Adjunct Professor FDU School
of Criminal Justice, former
President New Jersey Women
in Law Enforcement. She has
a masters degree in Administrative Science,
a Certified NJ Public Manager, Academy Instructor, EMT. Experience includes Commander of Bureau of Criminal ID, Evidence,
Patrol, Court Security, and Communications,
Domestic Violence Liaison, Emergency Response Team, background investigations, media requests, Sheriff ’s representative County
Law & Public Safety Committee, Grant Administrator & Internships. Received Dept. of
State Award for Excellence, commendations
for police work and leadership, & meritorious
awards for Exceptional Service.
out-Front
Preparing the minds
of Law Enforcement
for the new threats in America!
By Debra Ann Tirado
W
e are all aware of the serious nature
of events that are occurring in our
country. Psychological preparedness is the first line of defense for these new
challenges that officers will face as acts of
terrorism potentially become more frequent.
Threats are increasing as we have
more mass killings and terrorism across
the United States since the founding of this
great country. Fear and paranoia among
Americans is growing and law enforcement
has sustained more responsibility than ever
before. As officers endure all of these severe
responsibilities, they lack moral support
from our current political leaders.
During the tactical response of the
recent shooting in San Bernardino, Califor-
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nia, we heard one officer say, “I will take the
bullet before you.” This reality comes with a
price. PTSD sufferers are going to be largely
affected by the occurrences of these shootings, threats of terrorism, and the fears of
everyone else around them.
At the moment adrenaline is running
high. Coupled with past traumatic experiences on the job make it difficult not to
worry about the dangers ahead. But… remain calm. It truly is essential to remain
calm and stay in good health while also
being prepared. Being prepared is not suggestive of symptoms of paranoia, PTSD, or
anxiety, but rather normal responses to the
current reality to which we live in. Prepared
is having plans A, B, and C established for
when situations arise.
All officers need
healthy
outlets
for stress and occasional intervention. It’s important
to understand that
support from every resource is encouraged and very
healthy to maintain a clear mind.
Officers are fighters and many are
hypervigilant right
now. Consequently, this mentality
can be exhausting
and takes a toll
on the psyche and
body.
Using energy
toward healthier
thoughts and activities is required
in between work
hours and breaking
away from media
and
discussions
which fuel adrena-
line. Physical activity in moderation, balanced meals, adequate rest, and a vitamin
regimen are top priorities in maintaining
overall health. Psychological health has additional approaches and regimens that can
be explored. Sleep is essential in overall homeostasis, since lack of rest can exacerbate
existing mental and physical ailments.
There are many psychological approaches available to assist law enforcement in their daily lives. The stigmatization of mental health is not recognized in
our current culture of excessive tragedies.
Mental health specialists are an essential
part of our well-being and can be explored
through personal interest. Therapists simply facilitate the process toward well-being
at the discretion of the client. If you or any
officers are experiencing excessive stress
or other issues, seek the help of a trained
professional. The ultimate goal is wellness.
Your life is worth it.
Debra Ann Tirado, M.A., is
a Mental Health and Wellness Educational Consultant for Law Enforcement.
She currently practices in
Essex County. Her studies
uniquely revolve around
law enforcement mental health and employment challenges. She has a master’s in Police
Studies, Human Resources Training and
Development from Seton Hall University.
She attended Caldwell University for two
years as a graduate in Clinical Counseling
Psychology Studies. Incidentally, she went
on to complete a second master’s degree at
Seton Hall University in Psychological Studies. She’s earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in criminal justice from
Montclair State University and an associate’s
degree in Social Science from Essex County
College. Her goal is to educate the law enforcement community on mental health and
wellness studies.
guidance
Swimming in the
Gray Pool
By Lt. Joseph Pangaro (Ret.)
T
he men and women who serve in
law enforcement use words in a
variety of interesting ways and every
profession has its own set of rules and
jargon, specific to each profession. Jargon
is a kind of slang that is used by group
members or professions that is difficult for
outsiders to understand.
As an example, in the Monmouth
County area, an officer might refer to a
person under arrest as a “41.” A 41 is part
of the ten code that police officers use when
talking on the radio, therefore a 10-41 is the
specific code for “person under arrest.” On
many TV shows you might here the cops
say the perp did this or the perp did that;
perp is police jargon for perpetrator, or
person who committed the crime.
Jargon is part and parcel of the job and
it becomes part of the lifestyle of a career
in law enforcement. This leads me to one of
my favorite pieces of jargon, a term that my
partners and I used to describe the world
we worked in to protect and serve the
community. That term was: “the gray pool.”
The gray pool was a reference to
accomplishing an investigative mission
legally, but in a way that might be new
ground in law enforcement, or perhaps
not the conventional way. The techniques
might be considered more aggressive or
risky, but this was what was required when
you had to “walk the constitution” to get the
job done.
We were always very cognizant of the
constitutional requirements of our job,
and in fact, we would often say we wanted
to treat people the way we would want
members of our own family treated--fairly.
But just as important was the need to get
the job done, investigate a crime, obtain a
confession, and ensure the charges stuck
by doing a very thorough job. The way to
do that was to try and see things from a
different perspective.
When you see things from a different
perspective and take a different road toward
your goal, you will often find yourself in an
unfamiliar place. One that might be right or
might not be right--that was the gray pool.
While we had to concern ourselves
with working within the constitutional
guidelines established by the courts, we
weren’t required to bring our ideas to a
judge before we acted on them, so we
would discuss a tactic and take action. We
described this process as: “Tucking our hair
up under a swim cap and diving into the
gray pool.”
The result of this type of work, this
swimming in the gray pool so to speak,
would sometimes open the door to new
legal precedents and ways of conducting
business. At other times, after a review by
a court, the actions taken might be determined to have gone too far and not to be
used again. That was the risk and the reward.
Over the years we encountered a lot
of opinions on our style from other cops
and supervisors, as well as judges. Those
opinions ranged from: “You’re nuts, you
can’t do that,” and “a That sounds like a good
plan,” to “Great job fixer, very innovative,”
and sometimes, “I find the officers overstepped their boundaries on this one.” But
no matter what we heard, we thought we
were conducting ourselves as professionals
and moving the chains forward, to use
a football term. Our goals were to find
innovation and new ways to do things so
we could get our job done and protect the
public.
After many years in the business and
talking to thousands of cops from all over
the country, I can tell you that police officers
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within the scope of their authority. They
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make their lives miserable; they want to
make their communities safer. To do that
they have to try new things.
I want to be clear though on this point:
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acting unfairly or inappropriately. It means
there is not just one way of doing things;
as long as you do it with the desire for the
better good of society and act prudently,
you may be able to improve how crime is
investigated and change the paradigm.
The safeguard built into our system is
the court. The actions of officers who swim
in the gray pool are almost always reviewed
by a court at the appropriate time and place.
If the cops were correct in their action, a
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were wrong, they will make that clear as
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So there you have it, some insight into
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Plan “B,” All Good Things Must Come To An End!
By Joe Uliano
“If you don’t have a plan B, you don’t
have a plan.”
ficers are the most well-rounded individuals
out there. They are trained to multitask and
Many officers set their sights on multifunction under extreme conditions.
becoming law enforcement officers at They should never self-limit themselves to
a young age, which was often pursued being only law enforcement officers. Memwithout exploring other options. For others, bers of service are often more motivated,
becoming a cop was nothing more than dedicated, and disciplined than those workfamily business, as they followed in the ing in the private sector--giving them an advantage over the competition.
footsteps of their family members.
Unfortunately, too often we hear of law Having an alternate plan is more imenforcement careers ending prematurely, portant today than in previous years, espedue to means outside of their control. cially in light of the recently enacted pension
Whether it comes from an on the job injury, reforms. Today’s reforms have increased the
health issues, layoffs, or an unforeseen retirement age, placing our newer officers
termination, officers must be prepared. at a greater risk of not reaching their full
The notion of knowing that there is life retirement. It has also become more diffiafter police work is crucial. However, some cult to obtain a disability pension. This has
officers don’t believe this reality and they caused some disabled officers to retire with
are consumed with the worry of losing their only 40 percent of their salary.
A career in law enforcement was once
job. I sometimes hear officers say, “I don’t one
of the most secured professions out
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ing an alternate plan. Law enforcement ofover the years and
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To make the recruitment more appealing, many colleges and universities have
exclusive offers for the law enforcement
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limited to: credits for life experience, police
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to 50 percent. Financial aid is also offered
through student loans that through the
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are forgiven after ten years of continuous
public service.
The sad truth is not too many cops
retire and ride off into the sunset. In fact,
most seek employment shortly after retiring.
Therefore, making oneself more marketable
is the key to landing a better job. Coupling
a professional level salary with a pension
has the potential of earning more money
than ever earned before, while on the job.
Education has always been viewed as the
single most important attribute to living
a successful life. It can only enhance your
promotional opportunities on the job and
prepare you for life after retirement. Start
today seeking a ‘Plan B.’ Sooner or later you
will need it, and you will be glad you had it
to fall back on.
Joe Uliano’s public safety
career began in 1995, after
obtaining certification as an
Emergency Medical Technician, a certification he has
held for the past 20 years.
While serving as an E.M.T., Joe decided
public safety was his calling and began to
pursue a law enforcement career. He was a
true believer in stepping stones and first took
a job as a police dispatcher, which ultimately
led to landing a job as a municipal police
officer in 2001. After being hired as a police
officer, he earned a bachelor’s degree in
Criminal Justice from Caldwell University
and a master’s degree in Human Resources,
Training, and Development from Seton Hall
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I
Why we write
By Joel E. Gordon
t should come as no surprise that
many of us with backgrounds in law
enforcement find enjoyment in the
act of expressing our thoughts in
the written word. We spend our careers
documenting everything from our activities
to our investigations, while justifying
our actions along the way. We develop
our skills in such a way as to conform to
legal requirements for use in criminal
proceedings and trials. We become everincreasingly thoughtful and insightful as
we continue down our written paths.
According to the Strong Interest Inventory, which is used in career selection
and assessment, many of those best suited
to a career in law enforcement score highest in the categories of Social, Enterprising,
and Realistic. Social people are responsible,
humanistic, and concerned with the welfare of others. Those who are enterprising
have a great facility with words which they
frequently put to effective use in leadership
roles. Realistic individuals deal in practical truths. Being service-oriented, becomes
our desire to try and make our world a better place through the sharing of our observations and solutions, so that we can continue to add value to the world around us.
How many times has a law enforcement
professional said that they should write a
book about their experiences on the job?
Some of us have done so. Others become
newspaper columnists or submit articles we
think will be of interest to publications such
as NJ Blue Now.
In my case, I have embarked down
all three literary paths. I have written my
first book which chronicles my career,
been chosen as a featured columnist for
a regional newspaper and been given the
honor to have the opportunity to write for
NJ Blue Now magazine. Those of us with
literary skills have already mastered the
art of police-style technical writing. That
is, we endeavor to say exactly what we
mean without risk of “double meanings” or
misinterpretation by the reader. We then
continually strive to put our abilities to
their highest and best use.
When I finally wrote my book, which
was over thirty years in the making before
I actually took a year to write it, I did it
because I wanted my story to be told. I
wanted others to be able to learn from my
experiences and gain insight into my life
behind the badge. Beyond that, I wanted
to leave a legacy for future generations of
my family, many of whom I won’t live to
see, so that they will be able to share in my
thoughts and life experiences and maybe
gain a little more understanding into their
own lives and feelings.
Writing both a newspaper column and
magazine articles continues to be a rewarding endeavor as well. It’s really a labor of
love. Generation of ideas for topics of interest is as much fun as “putting pen to paper” and expanding those ideas into works
of value to others. (I say “putting pen to
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against the police in my native Baltimore
and throughout our nation. I envisioned
a forum where police authors and commentators could share their thoughts and
works while banding together as a force for
good and support for law enforcement in
general. It was through the creation of this
group that I was introduced to NJ Blue Now
and many of you, and have been given additional forums for my writings as a result.
I enjoy the writings of fellow brother
and sister police authors and invite all police
authors to join our group. My ultimate goal
is to expand membership to represent as
many different law enforcement agencies
and backgrounds as possible. I have found
that both our differences and commonalities
in experiences serve as an inspiration while
demonstrating the breadth and depth of
our law enforcement family. I encourage
all law enforcement professionals who have
the inclination to author to do so. After all,
there is strength in numbers and as we stand
together we have many more thoughts and
teachings to contribute as our world and
profession continue to evolve now and into
the future.
Joel E. Gordon is a former
Field Training Officer with
the Baltimore City Police
Department serving in both
the western and northern
police districts. He was later
a police officer and D.A.R.E.
Instructor with the Crofton, Maryland Police
Department. As a former Chief of Police
for the city of Kingwood, West Virginia he
has served as Vice-Chairman of the Tygart
Valley Regional Narcotics and Violent
Crime Task Force. He has also worked as a
private Security Consultant and as General
Manager of Alpine Lake, a residential
resort community in West Virginia. He is a
frequent guest newspaper columnist in the
Morgantown West Virginia Dominion Post
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Winning: Mind, body, and Perfect Timing
By Sheriff Leo McGuire (Ret.) and Joseph Ortega
I
would like to introduce Jacob Ortega,
retired CIA and Army Special Forces.
Agent Ortega is a true patriot, having
served our Nation supporting our freedom
his entire career. We have had several
discussions on taking the lessons learned in
combat: both physical and psychological,
and applying them to your success on the
street and in your home.
The following is part of a bigger strategy to help you win while on the job and in
life, but it takes commitment and dedication
to you! We will first discuss language and
the subconscious and how that plays a role
in our ability to overcome obstacles. Then
we will talk about timing and getting into
your perfect timing. We will build on this
foundation in subsequent articles as we
move into taking the momentum from
the start and learn to deescalate situations
using these tools.
Let’s pay close attention to Agent
Ortega’s insight. Here it is:
How do you attain a winning mindset?
Let’s start with language. Language is important especially to those who have a loud inner monologue. Begin by changing the word
“but.” Think of all the times you say this
word. “I liked the movie, but…; My Captain
was nice but; my health is good but…”
This little word has a negative
connotation, which, subconsciously, leads
to negative thinking. When you change this
word to “and” you will hear, see, and feel
a difference in the way you start creating
your new reality.
Okay, that was step one. It will take
some time to fully integrate into your new
belief system and as you see, feel, and hear
other changes you would like, by all means,
please make the changes! By changing
one word, you will recognize the negative
speak in your head, among friends, and an
abundance of negative words, phrases, and
people all around you. By taking one small
step, positivity takes hold as you evolve.
So now that we have some new, positive words, let’s discuss timing. Timing is
everything and nothing. If you watch sports
you will notice when the momentum of one
opponent is moving positively, the opposing coach will call a time out. He or she will
sometimes call several time outs to regain
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their momentum and disrupt the timing
and successful cadence of the other team.
When I was in school, this bully told
me he was going to fight me after school,
and that he would be waiting for me in the
parking lot. I never showed up. I ducked
out the back and went home. I am sure
they made fun of me and made wise cracks
about me being a coward. I arrived early the
next morning to school and waited for the
bully and approached him as he was getting
out of his car. I engaged him at a time when
he did not expect it. I came out victorious.
The laughter and jeering the day before
meant nothing. I won. That is the only
thing anyone remembered.
When you arrive on a scene you do
not immediately jump out of your cruiser
and run up to the door and knock on it and
tell the people why you are there. You take
your time. You assess the environment. You
give them time to determine why you are
there, and they start to formulate a reason
for your presence.
A long time ago a senior leader in my
company came and visited me in the field.
We had just lost several of our own and
were working on regaining our momentum.
He told me, “Make this fight your own.” I
took that to mean exactly that; make it the
way I wanted. If I did not like the way the
scene looked, I kept on driving. If I felt an
inkling of a setup, ambush, or that hinky
feeling you get in the pit of your stomach,
I kept moving. I had to learn to trust my
gut, trust my subconscious in all things. I
would tell myself, “Self, you must trust the
subconscious all the time.”
The subconscious is an amazing tool
and when trusted, when you train yourself to
use it, you will notice it is a force multiplier.
For example, and feel free to try this at
home, when I started practicing trusting
my subconscious, it began with a visual
game. I would sit across from a partner and
we would mirror each other. Then I would
close my eyes while my partner changed
his body position. I opened my eyes and
immediately could identify something
changed, but what? At first he would make
obvious movements; then he scaled it down
to very minute movements. Now, when
I walk into a store, my house, wherever, I
can get the reading from my subconscious
on whether something has changed or
not. Was that the same person I saw two
hours ago, has something changed in my
environment that could be a danger to me?
Now you have some tools and things to
practice. Next time, we will add on to these
tools to help you hone your winning mind
and body.
A U.S. Army veteran, Leo
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two terms as Bergen County
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on behalf of the thousands of students
and families. With over 30 years of public
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forefront of innovation, technology, and
mentoring others to realize their potential.
Leo continues to teach leadership,
business and homeland security while sitting
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the community by serving on charity boards
and as NJ Vice-Chair of the Employer
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Surveys have shown that some officers
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A Hopeful Year for Information
By Efren Almodovar
I
’m hoping that this year things are better,
but the year is still new and time will tell.
Why is it so hard to work with other
agencies or your own department? Many
people feel that if the information didn’t
come from them, then why bother seeking
help. That’s the wrong approach to take
because we are all in the same business—
all responsible to do great work and make
our cases stronger. As a corrections officer
working behind the wall, we are a city
within a city, and the only real difference
between us and other law enforcement
professionals is we don’t carry a gun inside
the wall. We respond to investigate the
same crime on the outside, like assault,
assault with a weapon, stealing and gangs.
Our victims are other inmates and we have
an obligation to protect them from other
inmates.
There is a saying, “A gang task force
without a representative from corrections
is incomplete.” That’s a great saying because
we are sitting on a pot of information and
all we have to do is ask. The inmates behind
the wall tend to forget that every movement,
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phone calls and letters are monitored
by custody staff. They always drop their
guard when it comes to them speaking
about their charges or even talking about
the crimes they have committed. The best
time to get great intel is when someone
comes in on a serious charge, like murder,
because that person is going to be reaching
out to everybody on the streets. They want
to make sure that the murder weapon is
moved to an undisclosed location. They
want to make sure their tracks are covered.
We all have the tools behind the wall to
gather great information and share it with
the agency that is working the case. This
is why we need to all be on the same page.
We don’t need history to repeat because
someone is holding information that could
prevent someone from getting hurt or
prevent another major incident.
Time and time again, we have learned
that information of major incidents or
people of interest have been on the radar
of an agency, but they chose not to share it
with others. Being in the gang unit, I have
personally learned that these gang bangers
talk to each other and they do it quickly. If
they don’t have a problem reaching out to
other members, then why is it a big problem
in law enforcement? I guess we need
another major incident to happen for all
of us to be on the same page. But, we don’t
have to get to that point. We should check
our ego at the door and work together to
accomplish the same goal. If anybody has
a great idea on how we could improve the
way we work and share information, please
feel free to reach out and make this year
a better one. Let’s strengthen our lines of
communication to serve the people and our
common purpose of making sure the bad
guys stay behind bars.
Det./Cpl. Efren Almodovar
has been in law enforcement
since 1996. He is a Gang
Detective for the Passaic
County Sheriff ’s Office. He
holds an associate’s and
bachelor’s degree and is proud
to serve as a police academy
instructor.
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history
sk any correction officer what
the most dangerous situation in
a prison is, and you will hear the
same answer: riots.
Prison riots are the pinnacle of
emergency situations for any jail or prison.
They often include hostages, fires, floods,
injury, and most notably--loss of life. Riots
occur when inmates, prisoners or detainees
take control of a certain area, section or
wing within the prison walls. They often
take hostages as a bargaining tool but may
also assault them even if they have no direct
involvement.
Prison riots come in all shapes, sizes,
forms, and for many different reasons. Here
are the most notable, historic prison riots in
American history. Each riot has its own story
to tell and left a legacy that we hope to never
see again.
Montana State Prison Riot:
April 16, 1959
By the time the Montana State Prison
Riot occurred, the building was in very
poor condition, and maintenance efforts
continually failed. Poor leadership communication, low morale, and general living conditions all played a role in the decision for several inmates to instigate a riot.
Three inmates in particular, Jerry Myles,
his 19-year-old lover, Lee Smart, along with
fellow inmate George Alton, devised a plan
to take a hostage. The trio doused a guard
in gasoline and threatened to light him on
fire until the officer surrendered his keys
and rifle. They continued to capture additional hostages and free other inmates as
well. Inmates made their way to Deputy
Warden Ted Rothe’s office, where he was
killed with a single shotgun blast. Inmate
Myles then attempted to negotiate a plan to
buy time, while other inmates tried to dig
an escape tunnel. All efforts to escape ultimately failed, and on April 18th, Montana
National Guard soldiers stormed the prison
and seized control. Most inmates surrendered peacefully and all hostages were then
rescued. Rather than surrender, inmate
Myles killed his lover Lee Smart, then killed
himself.
By Eddie Molina
Southern Ohio Correctional
Facility- Lucasville, Ohio:
April 11, 1993
Overcrowding and facility mismanagement
played a role in this riot. However, one of
the main reasons for the riot was linked
to the Muslim population being told they
had to undergo tuberculosis vaccinations,
despite their religious beliefs. On April 11,
1993, Easter Sunday, over 400 inmates took
control of the prison and rioted for 11 days,
taking hostages along the way. In that time,
inmates from rival gangs settled disputes,
leading to nine inmates being beaten to
death. One officer, Robert Vallandingham,
was allegedly killed because some inmates
involved with the negotiation process
believed their demands were not being
taken seriously. Following the end of the
11-day riot, all hostages were rescued and
treated for injuries.
Attica Correctional FacilityAttica, NY: September 9, 1971
The Attica Prison Riot is known as
one of the most famous prison riots in
American history. On the morning of
September 9, 1971, several inmates were
disgruntled over a situation that led to
another inmate being confined to his cell for
the day. Normal recreation was cancelled
thus adding to the tension that already
existed. Flared by misunderstandings and
rumors of mistreatment, 1000 inmates
rioted, seized control of the prison, and
took 42 officers and staff hostage. During
the next several days of negotiations, state
authorities agreed to 28 of the demands,
but the rioters still refused to surrender.
Governor Rockefeller, who refused to visit
the prison, ordered the State Police and the
New York National Guard to seize control
of the prison. During the retaking effort, it
is believed that many of the hostage deaths
occurred. By the time the prison was under
control, 43 people were killed, including 10
civilian and officer deaths, and 33 inmates.
Atlanta Prison Riots:
November 1987
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Most Historic
American Prison Riots
Two federal penitentiaries simultane-
ously dealt with prison riots: in November
of 1987. U.S. Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta
and Federal Detention Center in Oakdale,
Louisiana. Earlier that month, the U.S. State
Department announced that 2500 Cuban
Nationals who were in the U.S. illegally
would be repatriated back to Cuba. Shortly
after the announcement, 1,000 detainees in
Oakdale attempted a mass escape, but when
that failed, they seized the prison and took
28 hostages. The word spread and two days
later, detainees seized control of the Atlanta
prison and took 75 hostages. Negotiations
lasted 11 days and the federal authorities
ensured every Cuban detainee would get a
fair hearing. All detainees surrendered and
every hostage was accounted for. During
the crisis, one detainee was shot and killed.
New Mexico State Penitentiary
Riot: February 2, 1980
Overcrowding, poor quality food and
living conditions, and a decline in educational and recreational activities all played
a role in the riot that took place February 2,
1980. In the early morning hours, an officer
conducting a tour of one of the dormitories walked in on several inmates drinking
homemade alcohol. The inmates overpowered the officer, and within minutes, subdued several more officers and stole the
keys. Inmates then continued to let other
inmates out of their cells, including maximum unit inmates. Violence erupted and
hostages were taken. A majority of the inmate violence occurred in the Protective
Custody Unit, where specific inmates were
targeted and killed using any means available, including torches. After the chaos
ended, 33 inmates lost their lives. Hostages were returned and treated for injuries
caused by beatings and rapes.
Anyone working in a prison or jail
understands that any situation can go from
bad to terrible in split seconds. Officers must
remain vigilant in an environment clouded
with complacency.
Riots are among the worst scenarios that
can occur in a prison and those behind the
walls must never forget that. And although
many people believe prison riots are a thing
of the past, the fact remains, it can happen
anywhere, anytime.
collaboration
Community Policing:
By Rafael Rosa
I
n a time when law enforcement
officers are being debased for their
insensitivity, and their altruistic
benevolence often goes unnoticed by
the populace, let us recount some of the
good deeds they have brought forth to the
community they serve.
Throughout history, officers have provided stability, protection, and comfort, to
countless individuals in distress. These men
and women in blue have saved countless innocent lives, often while in great personal
peril. Like all humans, some are flawed, but
one cannot categorize the actions of a few
to label the good deeds of the many. As always, a glimmer of light can be seen amidst
a seemingly imperturbable darkness that often envelops the good will of officers.
In a heart-warming effort to provide
food and drink to the destitute in Lexington, Kentucky, the local police department
has accepted non-perishable food as payment for parking fines. According to the
Lexington Herald, in 2014, the innovative
effort took in 6,200 cans of food for more
than 600 citations. For 2015, the success
was more fruitful, yielding 10,000 cans of
food, which was immediately distributed
to indigent families in time for Christmas
Alive and Well
dinner. Usually, the program begins before
Thanksgiving, and ends a few days short of
Christmas. Among the locals, the program
is a welcoming sight as many rely on the benevolence of the police for a nourishing and
happier Christmas. Here, the city and their
police department kindly have put forth the
efforts to help the homeless and the hungry
during the holiday season.
Another great partnership between
law enforcement and the community can
be seen in programs such as Toys for Tots
and Santa in Blue. In these programs, the
police department encourages their officers
to bring toys for children who would otherwise have no gifts on Christmas morning.
Their objective is to place tangible toys in
the hands of children so that the spirit of
Christmas can be felt, not only by those
children that are fortunate, but also for
those that are not. But, the holidays are not
the only time when law enforcement extends their hands to the community.
In Coffee with a Cop, a shoestring program that began in Hawthorne, California,
and has extended to other states, officers are
encouraged to sit down and communicate
with the citizens they serve over coffee. The
program is an extremely powerful tool in
cementing relationships and trust between
the police and the community. The program
is intended to humanize the police, so that
citizens can feel comfortable in speaking
with their law enforcement providers. In
this sense, each participant can learn more
about each other in a relaxed environment
as opposed to a moment of crisis, as is often
the case when police are seen in public.
Wittingly, the program’s mission statement
reads: “improving trust and building
relationships one cup of coffee at a time.”
Truly, the phrase is a simple proposition but
with such a profound and positive outcome
to understanding the unbreakable bond
between the police and its citizens. Overall,
these programs are merely snapshots of
various activities that law enforcement
undertake on a daily basis, to better serve
the community they protect. As always, stay
alert, stay alive.
Rafael Rosa has been a
police officer since 1999.
He presently holds an
associates and bachelor’s
degree in Criminal Justice,
two master’s degrees and is
a doctoral candidate.
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blue events
Photo courtesy of Leo McGuire & Tony Palumbo
December 9, 2015
Large Donation Helps Purchase Van
Children’s Aid and Family Services received a large
donation from Our Hopes and Dreams Foundation for
Children for the purchase of a van for their children’s
home.
Photo courtesy of Jorge Mendez
January 7, 2016
Det. Melvin Santiago Police Station Dedication
The new West District Police Station in Jersey City located at
1 Jackson Avenue was dedicated to Det. Melvin Santiago who
was killed in the line of duty on July 13, 2014.
Photo courtesy of HCPOD
Photo courtesy of Greg Boyle
December 21, 2015
West Orange PBA Bring Gifts
The West Orange PBA brought Christmas gifts to children
at the Unconditional Love Christian Fellowship Church,
with former West Orange Sgt. Greg Boyle, the Senior
Pastor of ULCF, and the Chaplain of the Police Unity Tour.
Photo credit: Patricia Goodell
Photo credit: Phyllis Morgan
December 2015
PBA Local #232 Toy Drive
Detectives from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, PBA Local #232
concluded their Annual Holiday Toy Drive. It was one of the most successful
ones to date. The toys collected were distributed to orphaned and foster
children in the care of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency.
December 16, 2015
In Memory of Waldwick Officer
Christopher Goodell
An official ceremony took place outside of
the Waldwick Borough Public Safety building
that unveiled signs renaming a section of Rt.
17 in honor of fallen Waldwick Police Officer
Christopher Goodell.
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Photo courtesy of William Schievella
December 7, 2015
2015 Fall Law Enforcement Career
Development Course
A group photo of the student graduates, college/university, and law enforcement partners of the Fall 2015 Law Enforcement Career Development Course
held at the Morris County Public Safety Academy.
blue events
Photo courtesy of Naomi Zepada
November 12, 2015
Raising Money for PTSD Awareness
Det. Romano, Sgt. Zepada, and Det. Horn of Bloomfield
P.B.A. stepped in the ring to raise money and awareness
for police officers dealing with PTSD.
Photo courtsey of Mike Polifrone
Annual Special Olympics Christmas Party
Members of Wayne P.B.A. 136, gather at their annual Special Olympics
Christmas Party, “Wayne Pba Facebook.”
Congratulations
Ink Master
Winner
Dave Kruseman
Photo courtesy of Dan Lorenzo
Dave Kruseman
was interviewed
in December’s
NJ Blue Now
Magazine.
A Brand New Ford
NCLO NJ State President
Javier Custodio and Retired
Capt. Lori Mambelli (also
contributing writer for NJ
Blue Now) proudly pose with
Wayne Ford’s Dana Matteace
near their brand new vehicle.
Congratulations!
Photo courtesy of Joe Uliano
Glen Ridge PBA Local #58
The “Today Show” Guests
Photo courtesy of Donna Roman Hernandez
Members of the Glen Ridge PBA Local #58 head to the
“TodayShow” in nyc for a morning shave in support of
“No Shave November”, and the “Zeuner Foundation.”
If you’d like to receive
this magazine by mail…
please go to our website
www.njbluenow.com
December 17, 2015
Use of Force and Policing Summit
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes moderated a Use of Force and
Policing Summit Panel Discussion that was open to the public at the Passaic
County Community College.
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Health
Better Basics for Staying Healthy on an Officer’s Schedule
A
By Jenny Kalina
re you like so many of my patients who
are law enforcement professionals and
are finding it challenging to maintain
your health and well-being? Many of my
patients express that as they approach their
30’s, 40’s and beyond, staying fit, slim and
full of energy becomes more elusive. Working in the law enforcement field has its own
unique challenges including a high degree
of stress combined with rotating work hours
and many overnight hours and/or long
work days. This type of schedule provides
a unique challenge in terms of health. The
good news is there are some things that you
can do. All of the suggestions below require
preparation and thought. Understand that
great health and well-being is made and not
necessarily born. It requires forethought
and planning. We get ourselves into trouble
when we do not plan ahead and fall back on
old habits to combat stress, like smoking or
grabbing any old snack that’s lying around
when we are hungry.
1
Prioritize sleep. If you want to lose
weight, feel great, avoid life-threatening
diseases, you must sleep. Good sleep
hygiene is the first step to a proper night’s
sleep. Plan for at least six hours (eight
ideally). Make sure your room is dark (wear
an eye mask if needed) and not too warm.
Avoid food and close-up screens (laptop,
smart phones, tablets) and snacking within
two hours prior to bed. Ambient light may
make sleep less restful, so if you watch TV
before bed, make sure it is turned off before
you drift off (consider using a timer if you
continually fall asleep with the TV on).
2
Stay connected. Try to spend some time
with friends. Reach out to old friends at
least once per month.
3
Practice some form of mindfulness either through breathing, yoga, t’ai chi, chi
gong or meditation.
4
Exercise is wonderful but over-exercising
can cause fatigue and joint pain later in
life. Consider balancing intense weight and
cardio with yoga or stretching.
5
Try to cook at least 80% of the food you
consume. Use high-quality fresh foods
and avoid frozen, packaged or prepared
foods. Phytonutrients found in vegetables
and fruits are especially important to maintain energy, weight and prevent chronic
diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart
disease. One of the most important dietary
changes you can make right now is to vastly
increase the amount of non-starchy vegetables you eat each day (ex. Broccoli, cabbage, carrots, green leafy vegetables, etc.) I
recommend at least 8-10 servings (1/2 cup
cooked or 1 cup raw=1 serving) or two giant handfuls two times per day. Cut down
on your red meat intake, consume smaller
portions of meat and focus on moderate
sized (4 oz) portions of wild caught salmon and sardines and white meat chicken.
Consider making one day a “meatless” day
per week. We all know to avoid sugar and
white carbs but also consider eliminating all artificial sweeteners (ex. Splenda or
Nutrasweet). Finally, practice mindfulness
while you eat. Chew each bite many times
over before swallowing and savor and enjoy
your food (even if you are eating something
“unhealthy”).
Consider starting this New Year with a
fresh resolve to begin the process of creating
greater well-being and longevity by making
these small but highly effective changes.
Jenny Kalina’s specialties are
cardiology, nutrition, health
and wellness coaching,
internal medicine and
integrative and functional
medicine. Jenny uses her
knowledge, dedication and
down-to-earth attitude to help her patients
change their lives and become healthier and
happier individuals. Jenny Kalina, PA-C,
RYT, Certified Nutrition Coach. Jenny@
jennykalina.com. Health is Wealth blog at
http://jennykalina.com
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remembrance
Sponsored by
Officer Dewey Joe Sherbo III
By Joe Uliano
www.MomentOfSilenceInc.org
B
orn Dec. 9, 1965, in Newark, New
Jersey, Dewey Joe Sherbo III was
known to be goal-oriented his
entire life. For many young men, having a
goal is nothing more than an idea, but for a
young man growing up in the “Brick City”,
it’s a way of survival. Early on, Dewey set
his sights on becoming a Newark police
officer. This kept him on the straight and
narrow path, while those around him were
routinely falling off it. At just eighteen years
old, Dewey found himself living on his
own, as he chased his dream of becoming
a police officer.
Searching for a foundation, Dewey
joined the Army National Guard and
served honorably. After working several
miscellaneous jobs, Dewey finally received
the call he was waiting for. In February of
1995, he was enrolled in Recruit Class 102
of the Newark Police Department.
Officer Sherbo’s career would be
tragically cut short on Nov. 8, 1997, when
he responded to assist his fellow officers
during a stolen vehicle pursuit. Officer
Sherbo bravely pursued the suspect vehicle
through Branch Brook Park, until he was
intentionally rammed, causing his vehicle
to crash and burst into flames. Sadly, Officer
Sherbo succumbed to his injuries on Nov.
9, 1997, leaving behind his wife, and two
children.
A hero never dies.
The legacy lives on:
On Dec. 30, 2015, Officer Sherbo’s son,
Joseph Sherbo, 23, graduated from the Essex County Police Academy as a Class II
Special Police Officer, serving as a Deputy
Sheriff. During a recent conversation with
Joseph, he told how he really didn’t get to
know his father because he was only three
years old when his father passed. In a ma-
terial way, Joseph’s
statement is accurate, but in an emotional way, there is no
greater bond. Stories of Officer Sherbo’s heroic and successful life has left a concrete
footstep in Joseph’s path as he courageously
follows in his father’s footsteps.
When asked what was the ultimate
decision that motivated him to follow in
his father’s footsteps, his response was spot
on. “My father loved his job, and he paid
the ultimate sacrifice, while giving back to
his community. To me that is a hero and I
have always desired to do the same, serve
my community.”
When asked to describe his father, Joseph instantaneously said, “TRUE BLUE!”
May Officer Sherbo rest in peace. May his
legacy live on in the hearts and minds he
touched and through the heroic work of his
son Joseph.
If you would like to honor a brother or sister in BLUE who lost their life on the job, or retired, please submit your story to: [email protected]
In Memoriam
“What we have done for ourselves alone
dies with us; what we have done for others,
and the world, remains… immortal.”
Trooper Eli McCarson
New Jersey State Police
End of Watch 12/17/15
Trooper Eli McCarson of the New Jersey State
Police was killed in a single vehicle accident
while responding to a call.
~Albert Pike
Captain Earl Alexander
Deal Police Department
End of Watch 1/3/16
Captain Earl Alexander of the Deal Police
Department passed away after being involved in
a motor vehicle accident.
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aw enforcement officers and canines are a natural pairing, providing loyalty
and pleasure to each other, forming close relationships and companionship.
Send us a favorite photo of you and your ‘best friend’ to be displayed in Blue Paws!
Officer Frank “Pepe” Perez
and his K-9 partner “Cody”
Hudson County Corrections
Cpl. Fiorilla and
“Jameson”
Passaic County
Sheriff’s Department
“Hazel” and
C.O. Yuri Ramirez
Hudson County
Corrections
“Buddy” a 2-year old German
Shepherd with “Belle”
a Mini Yorkshire Terrier,
Officer Luis Vasquez
Fair Lawn PD
Officer Sunarno
and “Rango”
Passaic County
Sgt. Mack and
best pal “Kingston”
Rahway State Prison
“Penny” a 6-month
old German Shepherd/
Beagle. Officer Mike
Spina Bergen County
“AMMO” a pure bred
German Shepherd, 4 ½ yrs
old. Corrections Officer
Adam Veltre NJDOC Garden
State Facility
Joseph Celentano
Passaic County
Reporting for roll call.
“Rusty-man” (top) “Charlie”(left)
and “Zoey”(right). Det. Michael
Paglione, Mercer County
Prosecutor’s Office
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New recruit “Marvin”
ready for work.
Officer Jim Thornton
Los Angeles Police Department
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pawprints
A Tribute to
Sgt. Chuck Harper
By Joseph Celentano
My father and I shared a quote together:
“Never say goodbye to
someone you love.”
We never said goodbye,
only “see you later.”
~ Jana Harper
High Springs Police Sgt. Chuck Harper
loved being a police officer. He was a man
of integrity who put others’ needs above
his own. He was known as a man who was
always willing to go out of his way to help
anybody in need. He is also remembered
as a hero for his tactical involvement in a
shootout with a crazed man at the High
Springs Community School.
“Sgt. Harper had a quick wit and was
serious about his job. He was an honorable
officer who was proud of being the
department’s first canine officer,” said Chief
Steve Holley of the High Springs Police
Department.
Sgt. Harper and his two-year-old K9
partner, “Aggie,”--named after English
crime writer Agatha Christie--worked the
streets of High Springs, Florida, serving
the residents of the small north-central
Florida community. Aggie began strictly as
a narcotics dog, however, to the delight of
Sgt. Harper, she advanced her training to
locate people and evidence. Aggie lived at
home with Sgt. Harper, his wife, daughter,
and their other dogs.
Jana told of this strong bond between
her father and Aggie. “She visited him at
the hospital and was always ready to protect
him.”
On May 18, 2011, Sgt. Harper came
within inches of death while protecting
the lives of over 300 frantic children and
adults faced with an active shooter on the
High Springs Community School campus.
As Sgt. Harper approached, the homicidal
man open fired on him, prompting
Sgt. Harper to take cover behind a tree,
return fire, strike the gunman, and end a
19-minute shootout. Sgt. Harper’s heroic
efforts resulted with no students or faculty
getting injured.
“The tree my dad returned fire from
was smaller than him,” Jana Harper
recalled. “It took a lot of shots. Thank God
he wasn’t hit.”
In the aftermath of the shootout, Sgt.
Harper developed PTSD, and his battle
with cancer progressed. But, that didn’t
stop his commitment to the job he loved.
He worked on his worst days, struggling to
even keep water down after chemotherapy
treatments. He cared for his wife Barbie,
who was also sick, hospitalized and in
grave health, yet somehow through all of
the challenges managed to keep the family
strong. When Sgt. Harper’s wife died,
he took on the full-time responsibility
of parenting Jana. Courageously, as Sgt.
Harper struggled himself, he never gave up
on his family or the job he loved.
“He was there for me after my mom
died while still working and trying to come
to terms with it himself,” Jana said. “He
never let anything bring him down at work,
and never let his personal issues affect his
work. He was an amazing father, and the
best friend I’d ever had.”
Sgt. Harper’s life was defined by his
dedication to family, work, and the safety
and security of the community. He walked
the walk, and through his actions, the
virtues of a true hero were revealed. May he
and his legacy live on forever in the hearts
and minds of all those he loved and helped
throughout his heroic life.
Sgt. Harper died on Feb. 05, 2013.
He was 49. Jana tells how in his last days
at hospice, he tried leaving. She asked him
where he was going. “I need to go to work,”
he said.
Joseph Celentano is the creator
of Blue Paws. He is a corrections
officer at Passaic County
Sheriff ’s Department. He can
be reached at bluepawsnow@
gmail.com.
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㈀㔀㔀一䨀ⴀ㄀㜀Ⰰ 圀伀伀䐀ⴀ刀䤀䐀䜀䔀Ⰰ 一䨀㜀　㜀㔀
圀圀圀⸀吀刀䤀匀吀䄀吀䔀ⴀ䠀䔀䄀䰀吀䠀⸀䌀伀䴀

don`t Let theM destroy you.

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