Exclusive NJ State PBA Member Benefits
If you would like more information on joining the PBA or starting a Local,
please contact the NJ State PBA Office in Woodbridge at 732-636-8860.
State PBA Meetings
Every month except August, the State
Board of Delegates meets to discuss
the business of the organization. All
members in good standing are
welcome to attend. See Page 8 for
meeting locations and dates.
Clinical Services
Peer Assistance Response Team
For assistance with any issues related
to mental health, addiction, suicide
prevention or critical incidents, contact:
• Dr. Eugene Stefanelli
On-site counseling for individuals and
family members, training seminars (e.g.
suicide, stress, PTSD, etc.) & general con-
sultation on mental health is available to
PBA Members at no cost. For services,
call 732-636-8860 or for the 24-hour
emergency hotline call 732-609-3554.
PBA License Plates
Every member of the PBA may have PBA
license plates issued to them for display
on vehicles owned or registered to the
member or the member’s spouse. There
is a $50 fee.
Courtesy Cards
Each year, members are issued 10 PBA
Courtesy Cards that can be given to law
enforcement supporters.
Family Member Courtesy Cards
Special member courtesy cards are avail-
able to members through their State Del-
egate.
Clinical Services Director Hotline:
732-609-3554
Cell: 973-768-5300
• Mauro Farallo
Peer Liaison Committee Chairman
Cell: 973-902-7821
• Cherie Castellano
Executive Director Cop-2-Cop
Hotline: 866-267-2267
Cell: 732-713-8037
• Dr. Michael Bizzarro
(On call backup doctor for
Dr. Stefanelli.)
Cell: 732-771-7165
• Kenneth Burkert
Volunteer Peer Liaison
Cell: 908-346-1691
• Father John McCrone
Clergy for all NJSPBA members
Cell: 201-707-2678
PBA Car Shields
Every member may have up to three
shields licensed to them for display
in vehicles owned or registered to the
member or the member’s spouse.
Special Services
The PBA mantains two trailers equipped
with refreshment services and other
event support functions. These trailers
are used at events such as law enforce-
ment funerals, the Polar Bear Plunge and
other events members attend. The trail-
ers are also available for Locals’ func-
tions.
Looking for the perfect gift?
Try the NJ State PBA Store
Golf Shirts • Windbreakers • Hoodies
T-Shirts • Convention Wear • Key rings
Watches • Overnight bags…and much more
Sizes and styles for the entire family
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The LPP is owned and operated by the
PBA, exclusively for PBA members. It is
not an insurance policy purchased from
some out-of-state company or one con-
cocted by an attorney for profit.
Line of Duty Death Benefits
Beneficiaries of PBA members killed in
the line of duty as a law enforcement of-
ficer or member of the National Guard or
Reserve will receive a $25,000 death ben-
efit provided by the NJ State PBA Survi-
vor & Welfare Fund.
NJ COP SHOT
A $20,000 reward will be offered for the
arrest and conviction of an assailant who
seriously injures any law enforcement
officers regardless of their employer or
union affiliation.
Labor Relations Assistance
Labor consultant George O’Brien is
available to assist PBA Locals and SOAs
with labor and discipline representation
and research questions.
Union Leadership Training
Training for Local State Delegates, pres-
idents, and other executive board mem-
bers is provided at the State PBA office
on a regular basis.
PBA Scholarships
40 scholarships are awarded annually
to children of PBA members.
NJM Insurance
Car and Homeowners insurance policies
at substantial discounts are available to
PBA members through the New Jersey
Manufacturers Insurance Company.
Members can call the State Office for our
membership number.
Keeping the Members Informed
The State PBA is the only Law Enforce-
ment Union in New Jersey that provides
its membership with a full-color, month-
ly magazine that contains real-time
news and information about events and
happenings that affect your working
conditions. NJ COPS is mailed directly
to the homes of our active and Local 600
members.
PBA Legal Protection Plan
The NJ State PBA Store
Located at State PBA Headquarters
158 Main Street • Woodbridge, NJ
732-636-8860
Open during PBA business hours
Proceeds of all sales go to the
PBA Survivor & Welfare Fund.
Benefits and Retirement Planning
Pete Andreyev conducts regular retire-
ment and benefit planning seminars at
PBA Headquarters in Woodbridge and
throughout the state. The workshops are
open to members and their spouses. The
service is provided at no cost to mem-
bers.
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