From the NJSACOP Monthly Meeting Minutes
The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | March 2018
80 Years Ago – March 1938 The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for March 1938 was held at the Court House in Newark , NJ . President Brady introduced a Mr . Newman , who addressed the membership on the topic of a new organization called the Police Scouts of America , which , Mr . Newman stated , had been formed for the same purpose as the Boy Scouts of America …
but the boys in the Police Scouts were recruited from the families who could not afford to pay the dues and buy the uniforms , etc ., as required by the Boy Scouts of America . After finishing his address the speaker was asked who was promoting the project and how was the money to be raised . To the latter question the speaker was not in a position to speak as they had just organized , but when he mentioned that Charles Thomas , connected with the Police Journal was one of the promoters the members did not take a kindly attitude , and the discussions stopped .
Chief Peter Brady Harrison PD
75 Years Ago – March 1943 The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for March 1943 was held at the Court House in Newark , NJ . President Jenkins addressed the membership , bringing to their attention “ that Chief Charles Peterson of Englewood , whose son has been missing for some time , engaged in the Merchant Marine Service as an Officer , asked the members to remember the boy in their prayers , with hopes that he may be heard from .”
Chief Charles Peterson Englewood PD
65 Years Ago – March 1953 The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for March 1953 was held at City Hall in Maplewood , NJ . The Membership engaged in a discussion regarding recruitment and hiring of new police officers . Chief McGinty “ stated that Police were having trouble in recruiting men because labor and industry were making more attractive wage proposals to them . He stated that we should return to the requirements of Pre-war for police and pay a living salary to them .”
This month in NJSACOP history ….. MARCH
1918 The Association noted the passing of one of the organization ’ s founders , Trenton Police Chief John Cleary , as well as the retirement of two other important ‘ founding fathers ’ of the NJSACOP , Paterson Police Chief John Bimson and Jersey City Police Chief Frank Monahan .
1932 At the monthly NJSACOP Meeting for March 1932 , Bergen County Police Chief Peter Siccardi sought recognition to address the membership , and related the following :
Chief John Cleary , Trenton PD and Chief John Bimson , Paterson PD
Chief Siccardi called attention to the fact that this organization is not recognized , due to the fact that we are not receiving the proper publicity , and cited every police department throughout the State , at this time , doing everything possible in apprehending those responsible for the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby , but one or two departments were receiving the publicity attached thereto , and it was regularly moved , seconded and carried that the following resolution be adopted :
“ Resolved that this organization go on record , sponsoring a 30 days leave of absence , with full pay , to the officer or officers of any department that was responsible for the apprehension of those responsible for the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby , and be it further resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to Col . And Mrs . Lindbergh and that they be advised of our actions taken at this meeting .”
1935 At the March Monthly State Chiefs Meeting , the Membership was given a demonstration from Mr . Warren
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