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Supervisor Unions bid farewell to Nick Asselta
During the annual NJSOA Holiday Party, Executive Board members from the Captains, Lieutenants and Sergeants associations presented outgoing State Senator Nick Asselta with a plaque in recognition for his dedication and hard work for all State law enforcement officers. Nick has assisted our union on numerous occasions, and will be missed.
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Senate candidate Mark Cimino has received the endorsement of a number of law enforcement unions. Mark Cimino has been endorsed by the
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-CU which represent sergeants, lieutenants and captains in prisons, parole and other state law enforcement functions. Read more
Membership Votes to Become the First-Ever Independent Labor Union Representing New Jersey State Correction Officers!
On Tuesday, May 23, 2006, the membership of the NJSOA, in a statewide affiliation election conducted under federal and state guidelines, voted to disaffiliate with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), thereby becoming a pioneer in establishing the first-ever independent labor union representing New Jersey state correction officers. The election results were certified by the Association’s special election committee. Congratulations to our members for their courage and conviction!
More Corrections Officers Leave Police Union
By DANIEL WALSH Staff Writer, (856) 794-5111
Press of Atlantic City for Thursday, May 25, 2006
Another union of corrections officers has left the Fraternal Order of Police with plans to create a third umbrella union as an alternative to the FOP and Police Benevolence Association.
The New Jersey Superior Officers Law Enforcement Association became the second corrections union to leave the FOP, with a membership vote Tuesday that ended the relationship.
The union has only 407 members, about 65 percent of whom are corrections officers, but it represents lieutenants at nearly every state law enforcement agency, save for the State Police.
It’s widely viewed as the most influential of the four corrections officers’ unions, with close ties to several legislators and a leadership role among the four unions.
The NJSOA had joined the FOP as an affiliate, as opposed to a full-fledged member, several years ago.
Relations soured after the state Department of Corrections’ investigation into the violence at Bayside State Prison in Maurice River Township on Jan. 1, 2005. NJSOA leaders were angered when FOP leadership refused to publicly criticize a state Senate committee's review of an alleged DOC cover-up of a riot.
Tensions peaked when Bayside Capt. Scott Derby, then a lieutenant and NJSOA leader, raised allegations of corruption by FOP leadership. The FOP executive board subsequently kicked him out of the FOP. Soon after, the largest corrections officers union — which also represents members of other law enforcement agencies — left the FOP for the PBA.
“We're an assertive group and we're not particularly fond of the subservient relationship we had with them,” NJSOA President Jeff Smith said Wednesday night. “We're not the type to be told what to do.”
Smith said association officials are interested in creating an umbrella organization to serve as an alternative to the FOP and PBA, through which they could offer representation to law enforcement agencies throughout New Jersey. They'd like to remain independent from the two, as the State Police have done.
Accordingly, NJSOA President Jeffrey Smith directed the Bylaws Committee to purge the union’s Constitution & Bylaws of any reference to the FOP. At the monthly general membership meeting held on Tuesday, September 12, 2006, the Bylaws Committee proposed a comprehensive revision to the Constitution & Bylaws; and at the subsequent monthly general membership meeting, held on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, the proposed bylaw revision was ratified unanimously.
Evening at Drumthwacket
 On Wednesday, February 23, 2006, NJSOA President Jeffrey Smith and then-Executive Vice President Scott Derby were invited to the Governor's mansion for a reception. From all accounts, it was a very memorable evening, and the meeting with the new Governor was rather productive, as well. The NJSOA looks forward to a close working relationship with Governor Corzine. Joining Scott and Jeff at Drumthwacket (Governor’s official residence) were Tom Moran, President, NJ Law Enforcement Supervisors Association (NJLESA); Steve Brzdek, Sgt.-at-Arms, NJLESA; Donald Coughlan, Executive Vice President & President-Elect, NJSOA–Captains Unit; and Larry Evans, President, NJ State Corrections Association (NJSCA). All four state law enforcement/corrections unions had been represented, by invitation, at the Governor’s Inauguration and Inaugural Ball in January.
Editorial Note: Pictured from left to right with Governor Jon Corzine (center) in his office at Drumthwacket are Donald Coughlan, Scott Derby, Steve Brzdek, Jeffrey Smith, Larry Evans, and Tom Moran.
It is my pleasure to announce that one of our Brother Union Representatives is seeking a position on the PFRS Board of Trustees. I am happy to endorse Lance in his bid for the position. He would serve as a great asset to our members if elected to the Board. Please take the time to vote, and put one of "ours" on the PFRS Board.
- President Jeffrey Smith
Lopez for PFRS Board
I would like to take this time to thank
all of my fellow officers for the support in which you have shown, I am pleased to inform that I am now eligible to run for the position on Board of Trustee of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS).
August 20, 2007 through August 31, 2007, ballots will be mailed to each institution to be distributed to each officer; it is very important that you take advantage of one of the three ways to VOTE; #1- being the paper ballot; #2-voting online; and #3-calling the 1-800 number which will be located on your ballot.
Once again, thank you all for your support and if your have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the local office.
Lance P. Lopez, Sr.
Executive Vice President #3
November 5th Rally Cancelled
- Letter to Membership
Work Site Tours
Over the past couple of weeks we have endeavored to tour many of the various work sites within the Department of Corrections and the Juvenile Justice Commission. We intend to continue these tours over the next week or so within our correctional facilities. After completing the tours of the work sites within the correctional facilities, we plan to also tour the various work sites in the other departments and agencies employing our members. Read more.
Proposed ByLaw Amendment
The Bylaw Amendment was put to floor for a vote by the membership at the September 11, 2007 General Membership Meeting. The amendment was read to the membership. There was brief discussion with regard to the intent and purpose of the amendment. There were no questions from the membership regarding the bylaw amendment. The motion to accept the bylaw amendment and to incorporate it into the bylaws was put to a vote. The Constitution and Bylaws require a two-thirds vote in favor of any bylaws amendment. The proposed bylaw amendment was unanimously approved and will be incorporated into the Constitution and Bylaws.
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