About PBA 1st Vice President Bob Vogt

PBA Local #1 1st Vice President, Bob Vogt was born in Passaic NJ and raised in Clifton adjacent to the South Paterson section of the City, where he spent most of his days. He attended St. George's grammar school in Paterson and Don Bosco Tech and graduated with High Honors for Academics and Varsity Letters in 1982. He then attended William Paterson College prior to his appointment to the Paterson Police on April 1, 1986.

During his youth Bob played for many Paterson and Clifton CYO and recreational basketball and baseball teams. In high school Bob was also a NJ Sate Champion sprinter in the 100 and 200 meters, matching school & event records while competing throughout NJ.

Bob is married to Kim (Robinson) the daughter and niece of retired Paterson Police Detectives and herself a former Communications Dispatcher for Paterson. They have 4 children, Dana, Gina, Alexis and Robert Joseph. He is also a Charter Member and past Secretary of the Blue Knights, NJ 17 Paterson, a Charitable International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club.

Bob has participated and directed numerous charitable events with the club to raise thousands of dollars for local sick children and charities. He still finds time to help his club and ride his motorcycle. He is also an avid saltwater boater and enjoys riding his jet skis with his family and friends. Bob also coaches Little League girl's softball and basketball teams with his children and has been award All Star teams in the past.

Bob attended what was known as a "Crash Course" in April 1986, a 2 week basic Police Training Course and was assigned to the Park & Walk Safe Neighborhoods program. Bob then attended a full academy at the Paterson Police Department, upon graduation he was assigned to the old "B Shift" a steady midnight shift in a Radio Patrol car and was sworn into the Paterson PBA Local #1. He has attended numerous training's with FBI, DEA, ATF and NJ State Police along with other outside agencies. Bob is also one a few department members who are active Hostage & Crisis Negotiators for Paterson.

He was then transferred to "C Shift" patrol and was assigned to Unit 114 and then to Unit 113 in the radio cars. During this time Bob received numerous awards, including the Knights of Columbus Policeman of the Year. As a result of his dedication and hard work, Bob was promoted as Major Crimes Detective April of 1990 under Chief Richard Munsey and D/ Capt. James Buckley.

In the Detective Bureau, Bob was trained by seasoned Detectives of C- Squad and soon himself excelled in investigations and crime scene investigation. In August 2000 he was assigned to the PAL and DARE programs where he taught thousands of Paterson elementary school children about the dangers of the illegal use of drugs and gangs. Bob was then assigned to the Cell Block and also excelled in his performance there as effective Senior Patrol Officer. he was then transferred to Major Crimes Detective Bureau in October 2003, where he is currently assigned.

He is a well known and highly respected Detective within the Law Enforcement community, and known as an extremely experienced dedicated Detective with high professional standards.

As the 1st Vice President Bob is a member of the Contract Negations Committee, Local #1 Legal Protection program, PBA Ball Committees, Annual Presidents Beefsteak Committee. His position is to assist the President in all aspects of the day to day operation of the PBA and represent members when needed. Bob also takes care of the PBA life insurance claims for active and retired members who have passed away and assist their families in all aspects.

Valor & Meritorious Awards:

• Paterson Knights of Columbus Policeman of the Year
• VFW J. Radd Post High Valor Ward
• Italian American Police Officers Association Valor & Merits Awards
• NYPD Michael Buzek Merit Award
• Various NJ State & Asembly Citations for Outstanding Police Work & Life Saving
• Awarded several NJ / NY Detectives Crime Clinic Detective of the Month
• Assorted NJ State PBA Certificates of Merit
• Assorted City of Paterson Mayor's Awards
• Assorted City of Paterson City Council Citations
• Paterson Chief of Police Valor and Meritorious Citations
• Paterson Police Letters of Commendations
• NJ Honor Legion
• NY City Transit Police Honor Legion Valor Award
• NY City Honor Legion Merit Awards
• Passaic County 200 Club Police Officer of the Year