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STATE
POLICE RECRUITS GRADUATE TRAINING ACADEMY & RECEIVE ASSIGNMENTS
ACROSS STATE
100 New Troopers From The 137th and 138th New Jersey State
Police Recruit Training Classes Complete Intensive 21 Week
Training Program
Asbury Park, N.J. - 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 the Asbury Park Convention Hall/Paramount Theater.
"These young men and women have completed a rigorous course of training - among the finest in the nation," Acting Governor Richard Codey said. "They have met the strict demands of course work, endured intense physical preparation, and continued to meet their responsibilities to their families."
The Governor 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."
"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 Peter 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,
to all citizens."
According to Colonel Fuentes, the 50 trooper-recruits of
the 137th and 50 trooper-recruits of the 138th classes embarked
on their training more than a year ago with the filing of
initial employment applications.
"Today, the troopers of the 137th and 138th 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. William Toms, commandant 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 137th and 138th 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.
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 100
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 Trooper-Coaches and supervisors.
The graduates of the 137th State Police recruit training
class include:
137th NAMES and ADDRESSES
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NAME |
CITY/TOWN |
AGENS, James C |
Blairstown |
ARNOLD, Kristopher K |
Brick |
BARBIRE, Anthony M |
Hawthorne |
BATTAGLIA, Salvatore |
North Haledon |
BRAIN, James S |
Roselle Park |
BURR, Jeffrey A |
Basking Ridge |
CERNIGLIA, Michael T |
Morganville |
COBO, Stephen A |
Hopatcong |
CRESONG, Christian M |
Marlton |
DECESARE Jr., Nicholas R |
Jersey City |
DI LILLO, Matthew A |
Hackettstown |
DIPPLE, Jeffrey R |
Milford |
DURAK, Matthew J |
Bayonne |
FAHY, Karen L |
Little Egg Harbor |
GODISH, Gregory M |
Washington Township |
GOLENIECKI, Matthew J |
Hamilton Township |
GRIFFIN, Christopher M |
Brick |
HANNIGAN, John P |
Hainesport |
HEIMBACH, Jeffrey R |
Boonton |
JOHNSON, Russell C |
Leonia |
JONES, Christopher J |
Hammonton |
KAZAN, Jason B |
Bayonne |
LALLEY Jr., Raymond E |
Edison |
LEIP, Michael D |
Hamilton |
MASSINGILL, Shelley L |
Hamilton |
MATIER, James P |
Matawan |
MENDES, Jason M |
Brick |
MILLER, Charles D |
Jackson |
MITCHELL, Aaron H |
Linden |
MOLCHAN, Ryan S |
East Brunswick |
MORIN, Matthew J |
Spring Lake Heights |
MURRAY, Michael C |
Williamstown |
NOLFO, John A |
Franklin Lakes |
PEARCE, Dale L |
Forked River |
PIZZALI, Ricardo J |
Lodi |
POGORZELSKI Jr., Richard |
Carteret |
POWERS, Matthew N |
Morristown |
PROVENZANO, Christopher M |
Ventnor City |
RONK, Christian A |
Elizabeth |
ROSARIO, Jamell |
Vineland |
SALGADO, Luis S |
Newark |
SCIORTINO Jr., Paul J |
Hopelawn |
SHELTON, Richard J |
Plainsboro |
SPEDALIERE, Andrew P |
Beachwood |
SZAFRANSKI IV, John |
Lanoka Harbor |
TORRES Jr., Robert |
Landisville |
TUMMILLO, Peter H |
Red Bank |
VERHEECK, Michael K |
Montague |
WALSH, Thomas J |
Kenvil |
WILLIAMS Jr., George M |
Egg Harbor |
The graduates of the 138th State Police recruit training
class include:
138th NAMES and ADDRESSES
|
NAME |
CITY/TOWN |
AGACCIO, Nicholas |
Frenchtown |
ARIZA, Erik M |
Bridgeton |
AUGE, George V |
Lindenwold |
BAILEY, Eric A |
Camden |
BARLOW, Patrick K |
Allentown |
BEHNKE, Gregory S |
Toms River |
BLAZE, Clark K |
Kearny |
BURRELL, Thomas L |
Belleville |
CARVALHO, Licinio E |
Newark |
CASTRO, Pablo |
Clifton |
COLICCHIO, Michael L |
South Plainfield |
COPPOLA, Joshua |
Lincoln Park |
CRUZ, Alex |
Monroe Twp. |
DE JESUS, David |
Freehold |
EVERINGHAM, Neil A |
Bridgeton |
FERRIGNO, Thomas J |
Metuchen |
GIANCOLA, Thomas A |
New Milford |
HAWKSWELL, Brent J |
Green Twp. |
HOEFFNER, Colleen M |
Hawthorne |
HOLGUIN JR., Miguel A |
Cliffside Park |
HUSBAND, Kevin C |
Bridgeton |
ITRI, Joseph F |
Brick |
JONES, Christopher L |
Somerdale |
KOPEC JR., Robert J |
Clifton |
KURZAWA, Mark S |
Kearny |
LUCARINI, Ernest W |
Laurel Springs |
MARTINEZ, Christian |
Jersey City |
MASON, Anthony T |
Lakewood |
MASUCCI, Michael V |
Barnegat |
McGOURTY, John D |
Annandale |
MILLS, Christopher K |
Andover |
MOTTOLA, Steven V |
Yardville |
NATE JR., Daniel G |
Woodbury Heights |
NIEMCZYK, Michael |
Parsippany |
NYEKAN JR., Augustus D |
Burlington |
PATEL, Nitesh H |
Parsippany |
PELLEGRINO, Marc V |
Somerville |
PLANTIER, Ryan W |
Burlington |
POKRYWA, Craig B |
Andover |
PUHLOVSKY, Jorge S |
Franklin Lakes |
RAMELLINI, Christopher J |
Manalapan |
REED, Mark A |
Wayne |
ROMAN, Rene |
Elizabeth |
ROSA, Wilson R |
Vineland |
SANTAMARIA, Joseph B |
Browns Mills |
SEPEDE, John J |
Lincoln Park |
TALTY, Sean M |
Pine Brook |
TOWMAN, Kristopher J |
Summit |
TOWNSEND, Michael D |
Barrington |
VAN LENTEN, Michael S |
Wayne |
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