North Jersey Cop

Funeral for Belleville Officer Kenneth Santucci

north jersey cop — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:25:22 +0000

: Jerry McCrea/The Star-Ledger Hundreds of law enforcement officers and firefighters from across the state stand at attention at the funeral mass for Kenneth Santucci at Holy Family Church in Nutley.

I attended the funeral services for Belleville PO Kenneth Santucci along with Officers from all corners of the state and from as far away as Baltimore MD. Although I never knew PO Santucci, I consider it my duty to pay my respects to my Brother Officer. Truly amazing was the number of participants, 150+ Motorcycle Officers, at least a dozen Honor Guards, 100+ State Troopers, just about every Chief from Essex County.

Rest in Peace Brother.

Tragic Death in the Line of Duty

north jersey cop — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:39:38 +0000

Belleville Police Officer Line of Duty Death

A tragedy for the Belleville Police Department as one Officer was Killed in an accident and another is seriously injured. The accident occurred when another vehicle ran a stop sign, striking the cruiser. My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Santucci and his family friends and fellow officers. Also to his partner for a fast recovery.

More on the Police shooting

north jersey cop — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:54:57 +0000

Finally a media outlet that gives fact….not their opinions and feelings. It should not be hard to understand that until all the facts of the shooting are known, one should not jump to the conclusion that the Police are at fault. With a headline of “Dover man shot and killed by Denville Cop” and “Mother calls killing by Denville Police Officer intentional” the media is painting a dark cloud over the police. When all the facts are known, will the media step up to the plate and set the record straight, my guess is that will not happen.

A Salute to the National Guard

north jersey cop — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:03:30 +0000

The new Song of 3DD for the National Guard. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS VIDEO THE RIGHTFULL OWNERS ARE THE NATIONAL GUARD, UNIVERSAL/REPUBLIC RECORDS AND 3 DOORS DOWN THEMSELVES. German homepage: http://3doorsdown.herebyme.de/portal.php Lyrics: Beyond the boundries of your city’s lights. Stand the heroes waiting for your cries. So many times you did not bring this on yourself. When the moment finally comes, I’ll be there to help. On that day, when you need your brothers and sisters to care. I’ll be right here. Citizen soldiers. Holding the life of the ones that we guide from the dark of despair. Standing on guard for the ones that we’ve sheltered. We’ll always be ready because we will always be there. When there’re people crying in the streets When they’re starving for a meal to eat When they simply need a place to make their beds Right here underneath my wing you can rest your head On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care I’ll be right here Citizen soldiers. Holding the life of the ones that we guide from the dark of despair. Standing on guard for the ones that we’ve sheltered. We’ll always be ready because we will always be there. Hope and pray that you never need me the rest assured, I will not let you down I walk beside you but you may not see me The strongest among you may not were a crown On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care I’ll be right here On that day when you don’t have a street for the burden you bare I’ll be right here Citizen soldiers holding the life of the ones that need guide from the dark of dispair Standing on guard for the ones that need shelter We’ll always be ready because we will always be there «

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Suspect fatally shot

north jersey cop — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:05:19 +0000

An officer from a North Jersey Town fatally shot a suspect during a pursuit. That much can be determined from the article. reading the comments to the article, the officer and police in general are blasted for the incident.one comment from a self described witness stated that the an officer was dragged. If that is true it seems it is pertinent information for the public. Is this another case of media misleading???

In any event, my heart goes out for the Officer and his family, and the family of the suspect.

NJ National Guard depolyed

north jersey cop — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:23:35 +0000

God Bless those who will be defending our freedom in Iraq and around the world

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

north jersey cop — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:19:00 +0000

Photos take from my first visit to the Memorial in Washington DC. Every Officer should visit....it is a moving experience that words just can't explain.

Photos to come as soon as I get the uploader to work

what really grinds my gears

north jersey cop — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:07:26 +0000

Why is it that the media must paint a negative headline on police involved news events.… From Houston, Texas: Police tank rams into house – it was not an accident. What they didn’t tell you in the headline was Woman shoots up Neighborhood – Barricades herself in House. Never did they mention how the officers risked their lives to take this woman into custody…. From New York City: Gallery Owner handcuffed to chair while fingerprinted and photographed for serving wine. The woman’s attorney was given ample time on the newscast to state how it’s a violation of the Constitution, galleries have always served wine, and how he’s going to fight it all the way to the Supreme Court. Then they barely stated that it was a crackdown by ABC.

These were back to back news reports I heard while waiting for Family Guy to come on. It got me thinking. Do people develop their ill-will of police from encounters with the boys in blue, from stories heard from other people, or from the evening news? I guess the saying is true that we’re never really appreciated until we’re needed in some sort of emergency.

Life as a small town cop

north jersey cop — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:10:51 +0000

Community Service! In a department of about 30, in a suburban community, we don’t get the big city happenings. EMS calls, burglar alarms, lost dogs, lockouts, not really the high priority stuff. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy doing what I do, but I know that when the sh*t hits the fan, the city cop, who encounters it on a daily basis will be ready for it. I’ve had two occasions in my 7 years as an officer where I’ve had an armed encounter, I am lucky enough that I’m here writing this. (First guy jumped out a second story window, the second had barricaded himself and then took his own life.)

Back to being a small town cop, I would have to say that aside from the politics, everyone knowing everyone and courtesy cards, the joys of police work for me is getting to deal with the community. Hopping in my patrol car and getting out there into my 2.75 square mile town. Being known by name, not just by a badge number. Had I started in a big city, I’ld most likely have a different view point. Of course the grass may always be greener on the other side of the fence, But I like to think that it’s blue on both sides.

Stay safe out there!

Hello world!

north jersey cop — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:18:32 +0000

Pardon me as i am new to the world of blogging. I wanted to see what word press had to offer and did not know that this Hello World thing would pop up like it did, kind of cheesy if you ask me. Any way i hope to start a Blog of my thoughts and comments about the police world as it happens in NJ.