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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Marchr 14, 2001

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STATE POLICE RECRUITS GRADUATE TRAINING ACADEMY & RECEIVE ASSIGNMENTS ACROSS STATE

Attorney General John J. Farmer, Jr. & Colonel Carson J. Dunbar, Jr. Welcome 119th Class To State Police Ranks

         Trenton - Attorney General John J. Farmer, Jr. and Colonel Carson J. Dunbar, Jr., Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, today attended ceremonies to announce that 38 newly trained state troopers from the 119th New Jersey State Police Recruit Training Class have graduated from the State Police Academy -- the first of five consecutive training classes of 168 recruit trainees set to graduate the State Police Academy over the next sixty days.

         "I want today's graduates to know that I admire the contributions that State Police make to our state, and that I will do my best to build greater pride and respect for your efforts," said Acting Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco. "Your work as state troopers will sometimes be rewarding and at other times be frustrating. Like the work of all law enforcement officers, it will never be easy, but it will always be needed. The bottom line is clear: I -- along with all the people of our state -- appreciate that you are dedicating yourselves to promoting a better and safer New Jersey."

         "I want to congratulate each member of the 119th Class for demonstrating the strength, the intelligence, the skills and -- above all else -- the commitment required to complete your State Police Academy training," Farmer told the graduates. "As Attorney General, I am counting on that same combination of strength, skills and dedication to help the New Jersey State Police continue to evolve as the nation's premiere statewide law enforcement agency."

         Farmer noted that the men and woman of the 119th New Jersey State Police Recruit Training Class are the first troopers to undergo instruction as part of an entirely new training concept known as Action Adult-Based Learning Methodology -- a training format that utilizes advanced facilitation methods, training scenarios, role-playing exercises and student presentations to accomplish training objectives.

         Additionally, the recruits of the 119th class, along with the trainees currently in training with the 120th-123rd classes, have been fully trained in the use of police computer systems and each will utilize a portable laptop computer from which police-related information can be quickly and accurately obtained and police reports can be entered directly into the revamped State Police data collection systems.

         "Today, the troopers of the 119th New Jersey State Police training class have completed a very long journey -- a journey that began well over one year ago," Colonel Dunbar said. "It is truly an honor to congratulate each trooper and to wish the newest members of the New Jersey State Police success and God-speed as they report to their duty assignments," Colonel Dunbar said. "Today's troopers will face a much more complex world and will have less margin for error. They must think and act independently and possess the self-confidence and focus to perform their job constitutionally and with compassion," he added.

         Dunbar noted that the Training Bureau has undergone significant changes during the past year. Changes include a new recruit evaluation system designed to compliment the adult-based learning methodology, wireless internet laptop research supported by a newly appointed academy librarian, significantly smaller class size for pre-service training, use of firearms simulation training scenarios, and an instructor/recruit mentor program. Additionally, each individual lesson plan that is used during the course of pre-service training was completely reviewed to insure conformity with independent training requirements.

         The 119th class was also challenged in the specific areas of constitutional search and seizure with the implementation of revised State Police guidelines and exhaustive classroom and practical training scenario's involving the use of search and seizure procedures. The recruits participated in extensive training and role-playing exercises involving responding to and handling domestic violence situations, human dignity and human relations exercises, cultural diversity and awareness and sensitivity training, and the State Police initiative of community policing and community relations. In the area involving cultural diversity and minority instruction, the trooper recruits received extensive and detailed instruction from experts outside of the State Police, including representatives from groups and organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League and other ethnic, cultural and professional organizations. Such interactive training included extensive lecture, practical exercises and role playing in cultural diversity and awareness especially as they relate to the role of police in our society.

         Yet another training initiative that has been successfully integrated into the State Police curriculum is an intensive training course which details ‘Spanish for Law Enforcement Officers.' This course exposes State Police recruits, and on-duty troopers, to extensive language instruction geared to enable them to better communicate with Spanish speaking individuals about police-related matters and to better assist injured persons, disabled motorists, and in communicating with Spanish speaking victims and witnesses.

         Recognizing the important role that the field-training officer plays in the development of a new police officer, the Social Science Unit made major revisions to the Trooper/Coach training program. The revised training required to become a Trooper/Coach was upgraded to a five-day course, which includes a comprehensive evaluation of the Trooper/Coach's ability to effectively train new troopers. The most significant change involving the Trooper/Coach program is assigning two trooper coaches to each probationary trooper.

         In commenting on the overall selection process for the 119th-123rd recruit training classes, Col. Dunbar reported that each of the applicants applying to the State Police during the November - December, 1999 recruiting cycle was required to have a minimum of 60 college credits plus two years of work experience or a bachelor degree. During the selection process, several "firsts" were achieved, including the use of a blind screen to evaluate applications for minimum qualifications; the implementation of a new State Police examination; changes to the physical qualification test to mirror the same examination required of all State Police enlisted personnel and affording candidates several opportunities to take the test during a four-week period; revamping the interview process to include two members from the State Police as well as a Human Resource Specialist from the state; an in-depth review of individuals recommended for disqualification during the background investigation by a State Police Bureau Chief, a Section Supervisor, personally by the Superintendent and finally by the Office of State Police Affairs in the Attorney General's Office.

         Superintendent Dunbar said that as probationary troopers, the 38 graduates of the 119th Class will be assigned to stations throughout the state and, over the next 11 weeks, the new troopers will be teamed with their experienced Trooper/Coaches

         The new state trooper's of the 119th State Police Training Class are:

BERGEN COUNTY:

Patrick Hoarle.........................................................................Lyndhurst
Brian R. Morrow.....................................................................Hasbrouck Heights
Dennis Vukosa........................................................................Fairview

BURLINGTON COUNTY:

Scott A. Boettcher....................................................................Marlton
William J. Craney...................................................................Cinnaminson
Anthony R. Dellorco...............................................................Indian Mills
Michael S. Haws.....................................................................Burlington
Bryan J. Minkel.......................................................................Southampton

CAMDEN COUNTY:

Frederick P. Fife......................................................................Blackwood
William N. Sarin..o..................................................................Lindenwold
Bertram T. Zimmerman, III ....................................................Sicklerville

CAPE MAY COUNTY:

Christopher W. Neuman.........................................................Sea Isle City

ESSEX COUNTY:

David M. Lysek.......................................................................Newark
Joseph H. Torres......................................................................Bloomfield

MERCER COUNTY:

Chad E. Kasper.......................................................................Hamilton Square
Christopher J. Fowler..............................................................Yardville
Steven F. Szafran....................................................................Hamilton

MIDDLESEX COUNTY:

Daniel J. Dias..........................................................................East Brunswick
Denman B. Powers..................................................................Monroe Township
Jeffrey C. Russalesi.................................................................Old Bridge
Christopher D. Sharpe.............................................................East Brunswick

MONMOUTH COUNTY:

James S. Abbes.......................................................................Middletown
Matthew P. Conde...................................................................Englishtown
Timothy E. Gibson..................................................................Middletown
Scott M. Graham.....................................................................Keyport
Eugene J. Hannafey.................................................................Middletown
Troy D. Hedberg......................................................................Howell

MORRIS COUNTY:

Patrick D. Kershaw.................................................................Pequannock
Nestor A. Pla...........................................................................Rockaway
Keith F. Roslan.......................................................................Budd Lake

OCEAN COUNTY:

William J. Barry......................................................................Barnegat
Gary B. Brandt........................................................................Forked River
Douglas K. Lemanowicz.........................................................Forked River
Lisa M. Nieves........................................................................Lakewood

PASSAIC COUNTY:

James H. Dunham...................................................................Clifton

SOMERSET COUNTY:

Carlos Do Carmo....................................................................Bedminster
Brad J. Teryek........................................................................Bound Brook

UNION COUNTY:

Brian E. Winne.......................................................................Winfield
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