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Rahway Police Explorers learn life-saving skills
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Rahway Police Explorers
Post #31 in training for CPR on 1/28/2015. Left to right: Explorer
Anthony Service, Explorer Phillip Schroeder and Explorer Markeytah
Johnson. For more information on the Rahway Police Explorer Program
contact Detective William Eicholz at (732) 827-2079
weicholz@rahwaypolice.com.
Rahway Police
Auxiliary now accepting applications
Want to make a difference?
Have you been thinking about
doing something for your community? Are you interested in learning
about law enforcement?
 Become an auxiliary
police officer!
What is the auxiliary
police? Auxiliary police officers are 100% volunteer men and women who
want to serve their community.
Auxiliary police officers
have full police powers when working, are considered peace officers and have
the opportunity to do many different things. They can direct
traffic, perform crowd control, respond to emergencies, such as flooding,
perform regular patrol functions, ride along with regular police officers on
patrol and many other things, once they complete the Auxiliary Police
Academy.
Training is done at John H.
Stamler Police Academy in Scotch Plains. The training runs for
approximately three months and covers everything from traffic control to
self-defense, CPR, basic first aid, use of force and physical conditioning.
It is also a great introduction for those thinking of law enforcement as a
career.
So what do I need to do?
An applicant needs to be a
United States Citizen, at least 18 years old, have a clean driving license
and no prior arrest history.
Also, you should reside in
town, unless the town you live in does not have a police auxiliary program
(under 5 miles from the City of Rahway).
An Auxiliary Police Officer
is expected to work a minimum of eight hours per month. There are many
opportunities to work more hours with various details.
Training will continue once
you complete the academy. It varies, but has included such things as ICS
(incident command system) HazMat (hazardous materials) familiarization and
training as part of Rahway's CERT (Community Emergency Response Team.)
There is a rank structure as
in the regular police department from corporal to chief. Promotions
may be earned by those who work hard, participate, gain experience over time
and exhibit leadership.
There is fellowship,
friendship, a chance to learn new skills, become a for multiplier for our
police department and a way to give back to your community. If this
sounds interesting to you-gives us a call!
Remember this thought-
Volunteers are unpaid, not
because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.
RAHWAY POLICE AUXILIARY
For further information call
Detective William Eicholz at:
Phone: 732.827.2079
E-mail:
weicholz@rahwaypolice.com
RAHWAY POLICE ANNOUNCE
YEAR-ROUND MEDICINE DROP-OFF SITE
Collection program addresses growing problem of prescription drug abuse &
concerns about improperly discarded medicines harming the environment
Rahway – The Rahway
Police Department is implementing a free medicine-collection program for
Rahway residents to safely dispose of unwanted, expired or unused medicines.
The collection site box provided by the New Jersey Division of Consumer
Affairs allows the drop off of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as
well as pet medicines.
Medicines from households are
accepted 24 hours per day, 365 days a year at the Rahway Police Department
lobby located at 1 City Hall Plaza Rahway ,NJ 07065.
“The drop-off program is a free, anonymous, no-questions-asked initiative
that prevents drug
abuse and theft by ridding our homes of potentially dangerous expired,
unused and unwanted prescription drugs and medicines.” said Rahway Police
Chief John M. Rodger.
“Unused medicine left in the home poses health and safety threats, and
improperly disposed of medicines can end up in our water system and streams,
and harm wildlife”, said Rahway Mayor Samson Steinman. “This year-round
collection program helps prevent crime and protects the environment”, the
Mayor added.
“Most teens who abuse prescription drugs get them from family and friends,
straight from their home medicine cabinet.” according to Rahway Municipal
Alliance Coordinator President Andrea Zapcic. “Painkillers, depressants,
stimulants, and over-the-counter cough medicines are the medicines most
often abused. These are the most important drugs to remove from your home if
they are unwanted, expired or unused.” Ms. Zapcic added.
According to a 2011 National survey on drug use and health, more than seven
million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs. Nationally, every day
approximately 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first
time, according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America.
Please keep medicines in their original container when utilizing the
drop-box. If possible, please cross out any personal information on the
prescription bottle, and place the bottle in a clear plastic baggie. Please
note that the drop-off site is for individuals only. No medicines will be
accepted from businesses, healthcare facilities, pharmacies, medical
offices, or veterinary clinics. The drop box cannot accept syringes.
If you need additional information, please visit the Project Medicine Drop
website at www.nj.gov/oag/ca/meddrop. The website is loaded with information on
the best ways to dispose of unused medications, and ideas on how to safely
store medications within the home.
For more information on the City of Rahway Medicine Project Program please
contact Detective William Eicholz at (732) 827-2079 or
weicholz@rahwaypolice.com.
Photo Caption: Rahway
Police Department personnel receive their Project Medicine Box from the NJ
Division of Consumer Affairs. left to right : Rahway Municipal Alliance
Coordinator Andrea Zapcic, Detective William Eicholz, Chief John. M. Rodger,
and Douglas S. Collier- Drug Initiative Coordinator & Law Enforcement
Officer- NJ Office of the Attorney General/ Division of Consumer Affairs.
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RSI
Bank Supports Rahway Police Department
RAHWAY, NJ – The Rahway Police
Department has once again joined forces with RSI Bank in an effort
to increase community safety. RSI Bank has generously donated
$10,000 to the Rahway Police Department as part of their on-going
effort to support the police department and the citizens of Rahway.
The donation will be utilized to fund and enhance the department’s
disaster preparedness capabilities. The Rahway Police Department is
committed to providing top quality services to the citizens of
Rahway. During the past year, the police department has increased
communication abilities by utilizing various social media sites,
adding a state of the art digital messaging board, and a new AM
Radio station that will help expand communications during times of
emergency. These resources will supplement the Nixle and Union
County First Alert systems, which uses cell phone and email
notifications to keep residents informed. Additionally, we are
working diligently to enhance the police department’s website, so
that citizens can easily access information from the comfort of
their own homes. It is with the constant support and generosity of
local businesses such as RSI Bank that we are able to continuously
meet the needs of our community. The Rahway Police Department would
like to thank RSI Bank for their unending generosity and support.
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Pictured (from left to
right): Det. William Eicholz, RSI Senior Bank Branch Administrator
Brian Dwelle, RSI Bank Vice President of Corporate Communications
Sonya Solenske, and Det. Captain Joseph Simonetti.
Rahway
Police Department Unveils New Digital Community Notification Sign
Rahway, NJ - Mayor Samson Steinman is happy to announce the
installation of a new digital messaging system located on East
Milton Avenue in front of the Rahway Police Department’s main
entrance. This new digital messaging system will be used on a daily
basis for routine community messages, but will also be used to
update the public with critical information during times of
emergency.
In the near future, additional messaging systems will be installed
in other areas of town in an effort to expand the reach of this
system. Mayor Steinman states, “I’m excited to announce this new
system, which will work in tandem with our new AM Radio station to
expand our reach to the citizens of Rahway in times of emergency.
These additional resources will supplement Nixle and Union County
First Alert, which are our existing cell phone and email
notification systems, and allow us to maximize our ability to keep
Rahway residents informed.”
This message system was made possible by a generous donation
received by RSI Bank, and local businessman, Bernard Burkhoff, who
continue to be in the forefront of supporting the needs of our
community. “It is comforting to know that RSI Bank and Mr. Burkhoff
are always there to help us when there is a project that needs to be
completed. They are true community partners”, said Mayor Steinman.
Rahway Police Chief John M. Rodger stated, “We are happy to have a
new sign to replace the old one that was damaged beyond repair. It’s
an added benefit that the purchase of this sign did not impact the
tax payers at all. The digital sign will be used daily for routine
community messages, but in emergencies it will be used to provide
important information to our residents.”
The Rahway Police Department would like to thank RSI Bank and
Bernard Burkhoff for their continual support. We would also like to
acknowledge and thank Rahway Public Works Director Michael Smalling
and his staff for their assistance in installing the new sign.
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Photo Caption: Chief John M.
Rodger unveils the Rahway Police Department’s new digital community
notification sign.
Pictured above (from left to right): Bernard Burkhoff, Rahway
Police Chief John M. Rodger, RSI Bank Corporate Communications
Administrator Stephanie Allman, RSI Bank Corporate Communications
Administrator Brenda Montalvan, Rahway Police Captain James
Connolly.
Rahway
Police open new 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch Center
RAHWAY, NJ -
Mayor Samson Steinman is pleased to announce the opening of the
Rahway Police Department’s new 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch Center.
Replacing an antiquated system, this new equipment includes state of
the art mapping technology that will help to improve emergency
services to the citizens of Rahway. The mapping system will enable
9-1-1 dispatchers to pin-point a caller’s precise location,
including calls made while using a cell phone. This is an invaluable
tool that will help police to quickly locate a person in need of
emergency assistance.
The mapping technology utilizes a “real time” plotting system that
is highly visible on a mapping screen located in the dispatch
center. The new software also has language translation capabilities
that will allow the police to better serve Rahway’s diverse
community. Additional features include a redundant back up system,
and an emergency power supply that will allow the center to function
during power outages. Other renovations include a completely
redesigned call center that boasts of ergonomic furnishings to
better accommodate new technologies, and an enhanced encrypted radio
system that complies with Federal standards. Mayor Steinman states,
“I am fully committed to providing the best possible resources for
our citizens in all facets of our municipal government. This
includes upgrading our parks, a new and much needed fire engine, and
this state-of-the-art dispatch center. These improvements will help
us provide better emergency services to our citizens when they need
assistance form the Police Department, Fire Department, or Emergency
Medical Services.”
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Rahway Mayor Samson
Steinman looks on as Sgt. Walter Wronski demonstrates state of the
art mapping technology in the new Rahway Police Department 9-1-1
dispatch center.
The Rahway Office of Emergency Management have partnered with
The Disaster Resistant Communities Group to provide information and training
for disaster planning and preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation
video training. This training is free to the Rahway Community. This
information can be viewed at link listed below.
http://www.drc-group.com/project/jitt.html
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