As part of his newly appointed role as President of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Stafford Township Police Chief Tom Dellane, is working towards making improvements for overall public and community safety and much more.
From its humble origins 38 years ago, the evening now has more of a block party or cookout feel and has become more interactive year after year, encouraging positive interactions with kids.
There is a new piece of legislation heading through the statehouse in Trenton that would dive into really helping police and firefighters who suffer an injury or illness which causes them to retire from their field.
Lakewood officer Patrick Carney is charged with aggravated assault for punching a batter at a men's softball game at Veterans Park in Berkeley on June 1.
Though the state's legalization law doesn't include a prohibition, a growing list of police departments say their officers can't use marijuana while off duty.