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STATE POLICE RECRUITS GRADUATE TRAINING ACADEMY &
RECEIVE ASSIGNMENTS ACROSS STATE
80 New Troopers From The 131st and 132nd New Jersey State Police
Recruit Training Class Completes Intensive 21 Week Training Program
W. Long Branch - Attorney
General Peter Harvey and State Police Superintendent Colonel
Joseph R. Fuentes today presented badges to New Jersey’s
newest state troopers during graduation ceremonies at Monmouth
University’s Pollack Pavilion.
Although a schedule change prevented Governor
James E. McGreevey from attending the ceremony, he noted that in the post September
11th world, "The State Police serve as New Jersey's frontline of defense, the primary
unit responsible for domestic security. Each new trooper faces tremendous challenges
and responsibilities to protect the safety of New Jersey's citizens."
Attorney General Peter Harvey
told the new troopers what to expect and what was expected
of them. “As Troopers, you will confront many dangers,
and you will often be called on to deal with some of society's
most difficult individuals. In addition, you will work in
a far more diverse, populous and complex society than your
predecessors did,” said Attorney General Harvey. “But
whatever the mission, I urge you to always remember your commitment
as members of the New Jersey State Police -- to balance vigilance
with even-handed law enforcement, and to balance pro-active
policing measures with respect for the dignity, the rights
and the cultures of all citizens.”
According to Colonel Fuentes,
the 42 trooper-recruits of the 131st and 38 trooper-recruits
of the 132nd classes embarked on their training more than
a year ago with the filing of initial employment applications.
“Today, the troopers
of the 131st and 132nd New Jersey State Police classes have
completed a very long journey,” Col. Fuentes said. "It
is truly an honor to congratulate each trooper and to wish
the newest members of the New Jersey State Police success
and Godspeed as they report to their duty assignments. Today’s
troopers face a more complex world and have less margin for
error. They must think and act independently and possess the
self-confidence and focus to perform their job constitutionally
and with compassion,” he added.
According to Capt. Frank Holley, supervisor of
the State Police Training Academy, the Training Bureau has undergone significant changes
during the past several years. Changes include a new recruit evaluation system designed
to compliment the adult-based learning methodology, wireless internet laptop research
supported by a newly appointed academy librarian, significantly smaller class size for
pre-service training, use of firearms simulation training scenarios and the implementation
of an instructor/recruit mentor program. Additionally, each individual lesson plan used
during the course of pre-service training was completely reviewed in-house and through
various governmental and private educational testing facilities to insure conformity with
independent training requirements. Also, the trooper recruits have been fully trained in
the use of police computer systems and each will utilize a portable laptop computer from
which police-related information can be quickly and accurately obtained and police reports
can be entered directly into the revamped State Police data collection systems.
The 131st and 132nd classes
were also challenged in the specific areas of constitutional
search and seizure with the implementation of revised State
Police guidelines and exhaustive classroom and practical training
scenarios involving the legal use of search and seizure procedures.
The recruits participated in extensive training and role-playing
exercises which focused on responding to and handling domestic
violence situations, human dignity and human relations exercises,
cultural diversity and sensitivity training and the State
Police initiative of community policing and community relations.
In the area involving cultural diversity and minority instruction,
the trooper recruits received extensive and detailed instruction
from experts outside of the State Police, including representatives
from ethnic, cultural, community and professional organizations.
Such interactive training included extensive lecture, practical
exercises and role-playing in cultural diversity and awareness,
especially as they relate to the role of police in our society.
Yet another training initiative that has been
successfully integrated into the State Police curriculum is an intensive training
course in 'Spanish for Law Enforcement Officers.' This course exposes State Police
recruits, and on-duty troopers, to extensive language instruction geared to promote
better communicate with Spanish speaking individuals about police-related matters.
Recognizing the important role that the field-training
officer plays in the development of a new state trooper, the Social Science Unit made major
revisions to the Trooper/Coach training program. The revised training required to become a
Trooper/Coach was upgraded to a five-day course, which includes a comprehensive evaluation
of the Trooper/Coach's ability to effectively train new troopers. The most significant change
involving the Trooper/Coach program is assigning two trooper coaches to each probationary trooper.
In commenting on the overall selection process for State Police
recruit training classes, Col. Fuentes reported that each applicant applying to the State Police is
required to have a minimum of 60 college credits plus two years of work experience or, alternatively, a bachelor's degree.
Col. Fuentes said that as probationary troopers, the 80 troopers from the
two classes will be assigned to stations throughout the state and, over the next 11 weeks, the new troopers
will begin their careers under the watchful eye of their newly trained and experienced Trooper/Coaches and
supervisors.
The graduates of the 131st State Police recruit training
class include:
ABLETT, Jaime T |
Galloway Township, Atlantic
County |
ALBANO, Robert |
Saddle Brook, Bergen County |
ANESH, Marie A |
South Plainfield, Middlesex County |
BOND, Robert W |
Petersburg, Cape May County |
BURGESS, Jr. Walter J |
South River, Middlesex County |
CARMEAN, Brad |
Mays Landing, Atlantic County |
CHRISTINZIO, Stephen M |
Woodbury Heights, Gloucester County |
COMUNALE, Jr. Robert M |
Hammonton, Atlantic County |
CRANE, Darran J |
Wantage, Sussex County |
CROUTHAMEL, Vaughn W |
Washington Township, Gloucester County |
CRUZ, Jr. Angel |
Jackson, Ocean County |
D’ALESSIO, Nicholas P |
Port Reading, Middlesex County |
DALIO, Joan M |
Sparta, Sussex County |
DAVID, Anthony J |
Toms River, Ocean County |
DICKSON, Keith P |
National Park, Gloucester County |
ESPINOZA, Thomas |
North Arlington, Bergen County |
EVICCI, Jr. Paul J |
Haledon, Passaic County |
FARKAS, Scott A |
Galloway Township, Atlantic County |
HARRISON, James R |
Rutherford, Bergen County |
HOFFMAN, James D |
Pennsauken, Camden County |
KELSHAW, Thomas A |
Vernon, Sussex County |
KIRK, Kevin M |
Tuckerton, Ocean County |
LAWLESS, David B |
Northfield, Atlantic County |
LEOPALDI, Erik A |
Toms River, Ocean County |
MONDRAGON, Richard |
Union, Union County |
O’KEEFFE, Daniel M |
Frelinghuysen, Warren County |
ORMAN, Scott P |
Cherry Hill, Camden County |
PETITT, Dale L |
Southampton, Burlington County |
PICA, Andrew J |
Hamilton, Mercer County |
REITZ, Jeffrey G |
Williamstown, Gloucester County |
RICEVUTO, Theodore E |
Erial, Camden County |
SMEDILE, Meredith |
Delran, Burlington County |
SOWINSKI, Jason S |
Bayonne, Hudson County |
STEIGER, Troy |
Wallington, Bergen County |
TANIS, Jeffrey S |
Little Falls, Passaic County |
TENNANT, Bernard P |
Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County |
VELEZ, Rebecca |
Wayne, Passaic County |
WAGNER, Jr. Thomas J |
Bradley Beach, Monmouth County |
WELLS, Monica L |
Pine Hill, Camden County |
WESTON, Scott R |
Mullica Hill, Gloucester County |
WHEELER, Richard |
Oaklyn, Camden County |
ZAMROK, Brian J |
Morristown, Morris County |
The graduates of the 132nd State Police recruit training
class include:
ANICITO, Christopher M |
Parlin, Middlesex County |
BREITEN, Kenneth A |
Hopatcong, Sussex County |
BROOME, Jr. Raymond M |
Glendora, Camden County |
CHAMP, JamieAnne |
Manahawkin, Ocean County |
CHEWNING, Keith R |
Manasquan, Monmouth County |
CLARK, Geoffrey L |
Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County |
CROWLEY, II Edward F |
Toms River, Ocean County |
DADDONA, III Charles P |
Bordentown, Burlington County |
DEL SORDO, John R.. |
Williamstown, Gloucester County |
DICKERSON, Joseph D |
Williamstown, Gloucester County |
DREW, Adam C |
Randolph, Morris County |
FEDROW, Michael E |
Bayonne, Hudson County |
FIORELLO, Thomas J |
Brick, Ocean County |
GUINAN, David M |
Toms River, Ocean County |
HALAYCIO, Brian K |
Trenton, Mercer County |
HOFFMAN, Erik J |
Toms River, Ocean County |
HOPEK, Raub W |
Stewartsville, Warren County |
KERR, Jr. Douglas A |
Brick, Ocean County |
KERSTETTER, William J |
Monroe, Middlesex County |
LEMOINE, Jeff M |
Galloway, Atlantic County |
LUGO, Daniel |
East Windsor, Mercer County |
McKINNEY, Sean P |
Gloucester City, Gloucester County |
NEVILLE, Timothy J |
Franklin Park, Somerset County |
OWENS, Christine M |
Waterford, Camden County |
PALMISANO, Michele L |
Perth Amboy, Middlesex County |
PETERSON, Eric |
Cliffside Park, Bergen County |
PUSHKAR, David A |
Mullica Hill, Gloucester County |
RESTUCCIO, Frank B |
Hammonton, Atlantic county |
RUSSO, Nicholas C |
Rahway, Union County |
SIMONSON, William P |
Forked River, Ocean County |
SISSMAN, Oliver J |
Princeton, Mercer County |
SPAANSTRA, Jr. Lambert J |
Morristown, Morris County |
STEPIEN, Michael J |
Clifton, Passaic County |
VICENTE, Jr. Charles C |
Northfield, Atlantic County |
VILLANTE, David T |
Mount Tabor, Morris County |
VOGEL, Rachel A |
Oakhurst, Monmouth County |
WEYMAN, III Harold |
Vineland, Cumberland County |
WILLIAMS, III Kenneth E |
Ocean View, Cape May County |
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