From the NJSACOP Monthly Meeting Minutes
The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | April 2017
100 Years Ago – April 1917 The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for April 1917 was held at the Court House in Newark , NJ . The Prosecutor of Pleas , J . Harry Harrison , was introduced by Chief Fred Weimer , of the Prosecutor ’ s staff . “ He gave a most interesting and instructive talk , and assured all Chiefs of Police present of his hearty co-operation .”
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : |
President : |
Chief Henry Gallagher , Montclair |
1 st Vice President : |
Chief William Hendry , Passaic |
2 nd Vice President : |
Chief Fred Weimer , Essex County |
Prosecutor ’ s Office |
3 rd Vice President : |
Chief John MacElroy , Ridgefield Park |
Recording Secretary : |
Chief William O ’ Neill , East Orange |
Financial Secretary : |
Chief George Burnham , Rutherford |
Treasurer : |
Chief Michael O ’ Connell , New Brunswick |
Chief Henry Gallagher , Montclair PD and Chief William O ’ Neill , East Orange PD
90 Years Ago – April 1927 The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for April 1927 was held at the Court House in Newark , NJ . Under reports of Officers , the Treasurer reported that there was a bank balance of $ 6,161.03 , and also a report from the Financial Secretary that all members were now in good standing .
Chief Ellis Parker Burlington Co . Prosecutor ’ s Office
The Investigating ( Membership ) Committee reported favorably on the applications of Chief Ellis Parker ( Burlington County Prosecutor ’ s Office ), Chief Frank Harrold ( Atlantic County Prosecutor ’ s Office ), Chief Patrick Doran ( Atlantic City ), Chief William Higgins ( Glen Ridge ), and Chief Edward Doyle ( Secaucus ).
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : |
President : |
Chief Peter Siccardi |
1 st Vice President : |
Chief Neil Tonnesen |
2 nd Vice President : |
Chief Michael O ’ Neil |
3 rd Vice President : |
Chief Philip Bell |
Recording Secretary : |
Chief Jacob Helf |
Financial Secretary : |
Chief John Rosencrans |
Treasurer : |
Chief Frederick Weimer |
Chief Neil Tonnesen , Perth Amboy PD , Chief Jacob Helf , Maplewood PD , and Chief John Rosecrans , Westfield PD
The request of Chief Wright of Pitman to host the May meeting was considered and it was decided that the request would be granted .
35 Years Ago – April 1982 The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for April 1982 was held at the American Legion Hall in Hightstown , NJ . President Philip Coppolino reported that “ he had request regarding the use of automatic weapons . A count was taken as to how many departments are currently using automatic weapons . Seven departments were accounted for .”
Chief Ellwood Wright Pitman PD
The newly appointed Executive Administrator , Cathy Frank , was introduced by Chief Coppolino . “ Mrs . Frank announced that she is looking forward to representing the
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