Milan PD officer honored for work in educating children about drugs, violence
Milan Police Lieutenant Detective Nicholas Glenn was recently recognized with two awards for his outstanding work which includes him educating kids on the value of drug and violence prevention. Law… Read more
Jannicelli, former WCL police chief, is L.E.A.D.er of the Year
WOODCLIFF LAKE—Former Police Chief Anthony Jannicelli has been recognized as L.E.A.D.er of the Year by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), a nationwide nonprofit committed to protecting communities from… Read more
New Jersey dispensaries expect big turnout as recreational marijuana sales start next week
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — Adults in New Jersey will be able to buy marijuana legally beginning next week. The state’s regulatory body has issued licenses to seven medical marijuana companies, including 13 dispensaries…. Read more
Legal Marijuana Sales Will Start Next Thursday in New Jersey
The first sales of recreational, adult-use cannabis in New Jersey will start next Thursday, marking the culmination of a yearslong effort to legalize marijuana and to curtail the racially unbalanced… Read more
Montclair Police, Schools Partner On LEAD Program
Police Chief Conforti and Public Schools Superintendent Ponds were on hand for the kick-off of the Law Enforcement Against Drugs program.
Legal weed: Navigating the new normal for New Jersey kids | Opinion
Nicholas R. De Mauro Special to the USA TODAY Network It looks like we are just now weeks away from legal recreational cannabis here in the Garden State as New… Read more
Wall Police Officer Orin McKay L.E.A.Ds 5th Graders To Make The Right Choices
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police Officer Orin McKay visited Old Mill School on Tuesday to teach students about the dangers of drugs, drug crimes, and peer-to-peer cyberbullying. “Patrolman… Read more
Middletown Police Officers Talk To School Kids As Part Of L.E.A.D
The L.E.A.D police officers, who talk to Middletown fifth graders, say the main issue kids bring up is how to deal with social media.
Kenilworth Detective Shapes Students Lives Teaching L.E.A.D.
Brian Pickton not only keeps the community safe, but has been shaping the lives of young students for 10 years instructing the L.E.A.D. program.