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The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | May 2017
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continued to strive to grow the show, both in terms of vendors, attendees, and quality and nature of
the exhibitors. As of 2016, we were at approximately 750 vendors, making us the second largest industry
show (after IACP).
Mid-Year Conference & Vendor Showcase: This new event was instituted in 2015, and by all measures has been
a success. Attendance both in 2015 and 2016 were strong, and we sold out the vendor space. We expect similar
results in 2017.
Legal Aid & Legislative Committees: These two committees remain core functions of the Association. Much of
the success that we have had and continue to have is due to the hard work, diligence, and talent of those
members that lead and participate in these committees.
IACP: The NJSACOP has developed a strong and visible presence within the International Association of Chiefs
of Police (IACP). The most visible aspect of this presence is our exceptionally well-attended annual networking
reception held at the annual IACP conference. Somewhat less visible but more importantly is the leadership
role we play within the State Associations division of the IACP, where the NJSACOP has developed an exceptional
reputation, and is looked to as a model for best practices and as a source of programs and services to be modeled
by other state associations.
Affiliated Organizations
NJ Police Chiefs Foundation: In 2003 we established the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation, a 501(c)(3) IRS
recognized charitable foundation (technical term is “related foundation"). The Foundation was created to
support the mission of the NJSACOP, to provide a charitable option for NJSACOP partners that require such
in their corporate giving or corporate citizenship efforts, as well as to develop Foundation-specific initiatives.
Although I am not fully satisfied with the progress made by this entity, it does carry on some important functions:
 Chief George Tenney Award: The award was established in 2005 by the Foundation to honor an individual or
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organization for outstanding contributions to professional law enforcement. The award is named for Chief
George Tenney of the Elizabeth Police Department, the first president of the NJSACOP.
Safe Schools Symposium: The Foundation took over the administration of this 1-day seminar for police and
educational leaders, held every other year.
NJ
Law
Enforcement
Memorial
Service:
The
Foundation
was
also
given administration and
financial responsibility for the coordination of the statewide Law Enforcement Memorial Service.
NJ Police Chiefs Valor Awards: Last year, the Board approved placing the annual Valor Awards within the
portfolio of the Foundation.
Path of the Guardian: This newly established program offers to NJ police departments exceptional,
weekly delivered on-line “roll call” training for every