Pat Colligan Archives - New Jersey Globe

Appeals court temporarily blocks Grewal directive on disciplined officers

July 8, 2020 6:03 pm

A New Jersey Appellate Court issued a stay to a directive issued by Attorney General Gurbir Grewal that ordered police departments to release the names of officers who have been terminated, demoted or suspended for more than five days as...

State Police union chaffs at Grewal’s discipline directive

June 15, 2020 3:08 pmJune 15, 2020 7:01 pm

The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association isn’t thrilled about a new directive requiring police departments to publish information about disciplined officers. “The State PBA has for decades fought to make New Jersey’s law enforcement officers the most professional and...

State PBA president backs Murphy borrowing plan

May 29, 2020 10:25 amMay 29, 2020 11:19 am

The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association is on board with Gov. Phil Murphy’s borrowing plan. “I am strongly endorsing the COVID-19 Budget Recovery Bond Act because it will eliminate the need for politicians to make law enforcement the villain...

NJPBA backs Russo

October 14, 2019 5:49 pm

The New Jersey Policemen’s Benevolent Association endorsed Darrin Russo for Somerset County sheriff Monday. “On behalf of the 33,000 law enforcement officers represented by the NJ State PBA, we are honored to endorse your candidacy for Sheriff of Somerset County,”...

State PBA president hosts Russo fundraiser

May 31, 2019 5:37 pm

State Policemen’s Benevolent Association President Pat Colligan hosted a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Somerset County Sheriff’s candidate Darrin Russo that drew more than 100 supporters Wednesday. “You’re here tonight because you know me and you know our team,” Russo said....