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P.B.A. Member Benefits

Overview of being a police officer and information on the P.B.A. Legal protection plan.
A Job with a Future

The police profession offers benefits, varied work assignments, and unlimited opportunity. It doesn't tie you to a desk. It takes you out into the community to meet people and resolve real world problems. You see tangible results and build a set of problem solving skills you can take anywhere. Uniform patrol is the backbone of the Paterson Police Department.

A Paterson Police Officer is a multifaceted individual with extensive training in community affairs, crime prevention, investigations, narcotics enforcement, forensic science, law, and youth relations.

 

 A Great Place to Serve

There has never been a better time to join the Paterson Police Department. The Department is modernizing management, improving technology, and updating training.

Our role as a traditional fighter of crime and disorder has expanded to include Counter-Terrorism. We need the best and brightest to support our increasingly complex mission.

The Paterson Police Officers are making history by making Paterson one of the safest city in America and you can be a part of it.

 A Chance to Advance

Every police executive started as a police officer. Many acquired law and other advanced degrees along the way. Police officers develop expertise in everything from computers to community organization. There are no glass ceilings or dead ends.

At the Paterson Police Department you can go as far as your energy and determination will take you.
 

 
Your PBA at work - New Legislations!

Members get the facts about Assembly Bill 3530 and Assembly Bill 3703

 
PBA Legal Protection Plan

The LPP (Legal Protection Plan) was specifically designed for the membership of the PBA. This program provides you protection for legal costs for annual premium of $150. The coverage administrative proceedings is $15,000 per policy period. Coverage under the administrative clause is for any departmental charges or disciplinary action both on or off duty. All criminal and or / civil actions have $30,000 coverage and is for in the line of duty only. You are also provided with $2,500 coverage for target of a criminal investigation.

Membership in the LPP has provided all of its members with financial protection and the opportunity to have the ability to challenge charges lodged against them. The only out-of-pocket expense that the member may incur if you are unsuccessful there is a small deductible of $100 for disciplinary actions and $250 for criminal or civil lawsuits.

Members of the plan are entitled to use any attorney of their choice that are enrolled in the plan. Attorneys that are presently on the plan are true specialists in the protection of peace officers in the State of NJ. If you are a member of the plan and the necessity for an expert witness is needed for your defense, you are covered.

Since the conception of the LPP we have had an overwhelming success rate in the defense of law enforcement officers in the State of NJ. The LPP has proven to be an invaluable program for Law Enforcement Officers in Paterson as well as the State of NJ. The continued enrollment in the program will surely increase the benefits to all its members.
 

  • $30,000 Coverage on Criminal Cases.
     
  • $30,000 Coverage on Civil Cases.
     
  • $15,000 Coverage on Administrative Hearings.
     

    Anyone with concerns or questions on the Legal Protection Plan can contact Steven Olimpio at 973.321-1175
     
 
Please visit the following links for further information:
NJ State PBA   www.njspba.com
 
Paterson Police Athletic League   www.patersonpal.org
 
Blue Knights International MC   www.blueknights.org
 
National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund   www.nlemf.com
 
NJ Honor Legion   www.njhl.com
 
Police Careers   www.policecareers.com.com
 
Find a Law   www.findalaw.com
 
Internet Law Library   www.lawguru.com
 
Police Equipment by Galls   www.galls.com
 
NJ Law Enforcement   www.njlawman.com
 
NJ Department of Personnel   www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions
 
PFS Pension   www.state.nj.us/personnel
 
City of Paterson   www.patcity.com
 
History of Paterson   www.patersonhistory.com
 
NJ Dept. of Motor Vehicle   www.state.nj.us/mvc
 
Bergen Record / Herald News Papers   www.bergen.com
 
     
 
 
THE POLICE OFFICERS' PRAYER

 
0, gentle Lord! Keep the day/light watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask Your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm.
 

Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing Your work,
endeavoring to keep peace among Your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone.
 

May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me for life and safety.

Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted
to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted.
 

Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care
and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance.

Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty,
to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer, and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that You have promised to those who serve you well.

Amen.

REV. ROBERT F. GRADY
1924-1989
Chaplain, New Jersey State PBA

 
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