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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2002
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SFC Al Della Fave, NJSP Public Information Office
(609) 882-2000 x6514


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State Police Hail Graduates of 60th New Jersey State Police Trooper Youth Training Class

     Sea Girt, N.J. - Joseph J. Santiago, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, today hosted commencement exercises for high school seniors from across the state as they completed a weeklong, police-oriented educational program with the 60th New Jersey State Police Trooper Youth Week training class.

     Superintendent Santiago noted that the State Police Trooper Youth program has become an important stepping-stone for youngsters seeking a career in law enforcement and police work. Additionally, the simulated police training exercises taught throughout the week provide the students with a keen awareness and understanding of the tough standards required of police.

     Sponsored by the Department of Law & Public Safety, the Division of State Police and Department of Education, the Trooper Youth Week training program provides young people interested in a law enforcement career with "real life" police experience.

     The State Police Superintendent also noted that solicitations for the New Jersey State Policeman's Benevolent association (PBA) are in no way connected to the State Police and that State Troopers are not represented or part of the PBA. In fact, the State Police nor any of its bargaining agents or organizations of present or former Troopers endorse or engage in telephone fundraising solicitations.

     The "future" troopers of the 60th New Jersey State Police Trooper Youth Week training class participated in a wide range of activities - activities that simulate the actual police recruit training experience. The Trooper Youth cadets were exposed to the regimen of reveille, roll call, academic classes, tough physical fitness training and actual police field exercises.

     As part of the training program, State Police instructors placed special emphasis on exposing the Trooper Youth cadets to the unique pressures and problems associated with illegal drug use, teen violence and the aftermath of violent and deadly acts. The students also learned about New Jersey's vast cultural diversity and the constitutional guarantees afforded all citizens.

     Additionally, the Trooper Youth cadets explored practical and theoretical areas of police science, including the history and functions of the New Jersey State Police; crime scene investigation procedures; firearms safety; CPR and lifesaving techniques; motor vehicle law and safety; the rapidly expanding use of computers and technology in police work; teenage drinking and driving and use of the breathalyzer; and overall exposure to police work as a career.

     A listing of the 60th New Jersey State Police Trooper Youth Week graduating class is attached.

NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE TRAINING BUREAU
SEA GIRT NEW JERSEY
60th TROOPER YOUTH WEEK
August 19 - 23, 2002
ATLANTIC COUNTY
HOMETOWN NAME OF SCHOOL
Wesley A. Ovalles Galloway Absegami H.S.
Brian R. Marsh Mays Landing Buena Regional H.S.
 
BERGEN COUNTY
Danielle E. DeVincenzo Dumont Academy of the Holy Angels
Ian B. Brady Hasbrouck Heights Hasbrouck Heights H.S.
Raymond P. McCool North Arlington North Arlington H.S.
Robert M. Woods Jr. North Arlington North Arlington H.S.
Anthony J. Renna Paramus Paramus H.S.
Andrew W. Macdonald Hillsdale Pascack Valley H.S.
 
BURLINGTON COUNTY
Tara E. Hewitt Florence Florence Twsp. H.S.
Kevin R. Branagan Tabernacle Shawnee H.S.
 
CAMDEN COUNTY
Meghan E. Bleistine Cinnaminson Bishop Eustace Prep. School
Takeesha M. Carter Camden Brimm Medical Arts H.S.
Tamira G. Sisco Camden Brimm Medical Arts H.S.
Joseph W. Hunter Berlin Eastern Regional H.S.
Meredith Van Dyke Berlin Eastern Regional H.S.
Richard D. Hubbs III Gloucester City Gloucester City H.S.
Kenneth J. Jacoby III W. Collingswood Hts. Haddon Twsp. H.S.
Michael A. Mattison Pine Hills Overbrook Senior H.S.
Artia D. Hunley Pennsauken Pennsauken H.S.
Scott E. Terry Jr. Hinella Sterling H.S.
Amber L. Boyer Laurel Springs Sterling H.S.
Taneshia Pittman Camden Woodrow Wilson H.S.
 
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Kathleen J. Embick Tuckahoe Ocean City H.S.
 
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Matthew T. Mason Bridgeton Cumberland Regional H.S.
 
ESSEX COUNTY
Ayesha F. Campbell Newark Barringer H.S.
Marcella R. Nassi Belleville Belleville H.S.
Brittany G. LaMagna Fairfield West Essex H.S.
 
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Mary C. Groody Mantua Clearview Regional H.S.
Leonard G. Tolbert Franklinville Delsea Regional H.S.
Marc R. Harris II Swedesboro Kingsway Regional H.S.
Steven C. Lescure Pitman Pitman H.S.
Joseph E. Milchling III Blackwood Washington Twsp. H.S.
Christopher J. Santosusso Turnersville Washington Twsp. H.S.
Troy E. Lindsley Thorofare West Deptford H.S.
Chris M. Wernig Westville West Deptford H.S.
Jeremy E. Vaneman Williamstown Williamstown H.S.
David L. Boyd Woodbury Woodbury H.S.
 
HUDSON COUNTY
John P. Fabula Bayonne St. Peter's Preporatory H.S.
 
HUNTERDON COUNTY
Joselle Reasoner Frenchtown Delaware Valley Reg. H.S.
 
 
MERCER COUNTY
Nicholas D. Snyder Hamilton Hamilton H.S.
Tiana C. Ross Lawrenceville Lawrence H.S.
Robert M. Austin Hamilton West Windsor Plainsboro H.S.
 
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Michael J. Janocko Avenel Colonia H.S.
Matthew J. Smith Colonia Colonia H.S.
Daniel E. Renz Piscataway Piscataway H.S.
 
MONMOUTH COUNTY
HOMETOWN NAME OF SCHOOL
Charles P. Dooling Morganville Marlboro Twsp. H.S.
Patrick J. Chambers Red Bank Middletown H.S. North
Dane J. Frattalone Hazlet Red Bank Catholic H.S.
Jonathan P. Welch Neptune Red Bank Catholic H.S.
Craig R. Lawson Lakewood St. Rose H.S.
 
MORRIS COUNTY
William D. Gripp Whippany Whippany Park H.S.
 
OCEAN COUNTY
Adam J. Wright Bayville Central Regional H.S.
Kevin R. Schweer Jackson Jackson Memorial H.S.
Bryan M. Murawski Lanoka Harbour Lacey H.S.
Joshua F. Rodriguez Lakewood Lakewood H.S.
Keith M. Craig Toms River Manchester Twsp. H.S.
Mark A. Wettengel Jr. Toms River Manchester Twsp. H.S.
Luke Tirondola Beachwood Ocean Co. Voc./Tech. School
Lee F. Haggas Manahawkin Southern Regional H.S.
Brian C. Hanlon Manahawkin Southern Regional H.S.
Brittany A. Jones Toms River Toms River H.S. East
Matthew J. Berens Toms River Toms River H.S. South
 
PASSAIC COUNTY
Michelle Rodriguez Prospect Park Manchester Regional H.S.
 
SUSSEX COUNTY
HOMETOWN NAME OF SCHOOL
Anthony M. Gummerson Newton Kittatinny Regional H.S.
Kristopher R. Faber Vernon Vernon Twsp. H.S.
Richard J. Zimmerer Franklin Wallkill Valley Regional H.S.
Steven J. Matz Ogdensburg Wallkill Valley Regional H.S.
 
UNION COUNTY
Tassyane W. DaSilva Hillside Hillside H.S.
Jose A. Morais Hillside Hillside H.S.
Laurel A. Hanns Linden Linden H.S.
Christian W. Lott Roselle Park Roselle Park H.S.
Steven M. Wallster Roselle Park Roselle Park H.S.
Thomas J. Adam III Leonardo St. Mary H.S.
 
 
     
     
     
     

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