The NJ Police Chief Magazine Volume 23, Number 10 | Page 4

The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | December 2017
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT
CHIEF GARY C. GUBBEI
MAPLE SHADE PD
With Thanksgiving just behind us and the holiday season just around the corner,
it is an appropriate time to reflect on all of our blessings. Even with all of
the turmoil in the world, we all have much to be thankful for.
First and foremost, we are blessed to live in a free society that protects our liberties and freedoms. Not
everyone in this world is so lucky.
We are all thankful for our heroes – police officers, firefighters, and all first responders – who each and
every day provide lessons in courage and selflessness.
We are thankful for the men and women of our military, wherever they are, who are defending not only
our lives and our country, but those very liberties and freedoms for which we are so thankful.
Closer to home, we should also be thankful for the fellowship and professionalism of our colleagues,
members, and all supporters of our membership and our association.
Oh behalf of the NJSACOP Board of Officers, Executive Staff, as well as my own department and family,
I wish you all a Merry Christmas, a happy and thankful holiday season, and a safe, happy, and healthy
New Year.
Chief Gary C. Gubbei
NJSACOP President
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