The court ruled that the Jersey City officers’ terminations violated state law; the officers had admitted to using legally regulated cannabis off duty
Deputies Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana allege that “The Rip” portrays them in such a way that implies “misconduct, poor judgment, and unethical behavior”
Officers stopped the vehicle during an early-morning car meetup; after initially stopping for the officers, the suspect fled, striking an officer on his left side
The names include 109 officers who died in the line of duty in 2025 and 254 officers whose sacrifices were confirmed from previous years
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Understanding the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)
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