PHOTOS: Of the 105 Pennsylvania State Troopers deployed to New Jersey to assist lcoal authorities, six of them were deployed to Lakewood. The Troopers are from the group of 280 Troopers who were sworn in yesterday to assist New Jersey law enforcement with the ongoing security and recovery operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
These deployments are being made under the provisions of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) mutual aid agreement between the states.
“When hurricanes Katrina and Andrew struck, many New Jersey officers selflessly helped with the rescue and recovery efforts in Louisiana, Florida and the other hard-hit Gulf States,” Governor Christie said yesterday when his administration announced the deployment. “Now we have come full circle in our mutual support and service, with large contingents of officers coming here from Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida – we thank every single one of them. This is a proud moment for law enforcement, and another example of how people from across the country are seeing the devastation wrought by the storm, coming together, and helping our state and region pull together through this period of recovery.”
Troopers deploying to New Jersey from multiple State Police agencies include:
Pennsylvania State Police – 105
Maryland State Police – 25
Mississippi Highway Patrol – 50
Michigan State Police – 24
Florida Highway Patrol – 25
Maine State Police – 15
Louisiana State Police – 25
Vermont State Police – 11
These out-of-state law enforcement officers join an already multi-jurisdictional effort which now includes federal officers from the Department of Homeland Security, state personnel from the Department of Corrections and Division of Criminal Justice, and officers from many county and local departments. TLS.
haha no give backs . .we are keeping them .. lol god luck guys and thank you for your help
The residents of New Jersey appreciate all your efforts in helping us recover.
Thank you all for your help.
Cool….. Can they write tickets
tachlis………. can they give tickets?????????
Naturally Pete Vogel had is signature big smile on for the occasion.
We love you Pete.
Thanks a million, have a safe stay.
Thank you for helping and YES #3 & #4 they can, they were sworn in by the Gov.
What exactly does Lakewood LEO need assistance with?
Oy Vey !! More cars with Pennsylvania plates in Lakewood I have to avoid …….
Where are sleeping etc.?
Maybe they will use those stun guns while patrolling in lakewood.
Maybe their systems can pull up a PA plate. . . thats a good thing. . .
. . .And yes, they can pull you over and they can give tickets.
State is always a pleasure to see. The town seems to be on its best behavior when these guys come in!
Can you stun someone for driving through a red light on a cell phone???
The PD should deputize the LCSW