Livingston Police Department Police and Public Safety Expo

On Saturday, May 9, 2009 a Police and Public Safety Expo was held at the Livingston Mall in New Jersey as coordinated by the Livingston Police Department.

The venue was a collaboration of federal, state, regional, county and local law enforcement agencies. It represented an outstanding community policing initiative allowing residents to interact with law enforcement and public safety officials.

After a welcome by Livingston Police Chief Craig Handschuch, Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow addressed the attendees reminding all of the privilege of serving and protecting the public. Prosecutor Dow also led a moment of silence to honor military in harms way, especially those who have been wounded or served with the ultimate sacrifice.

As an invited speaker, I shared remarks on the importance of a renewed dedication to courage, community and compassion in roles of public service.

Agencies involved with the expo included:

• Belleville Police Department
• Bloomfield Police Department
• Caldwell Police Department
• Cedar Grove Police Department
• East Orange Police Department
• Essex County Police Academy
• Essex County Prosecutor
• Essex County Sheriff’s Office
• Essex Fells Police Department
• Fairfield Police Department
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Glen Ridge Police Department
• Irvington Police Department
• Livingston Police Department
• Livingston Fire Department
• Maplewood Police Department
• Millburn Police Department
• Montclair Police Department
• Newark Police Department
• New Jersey State Police
• New Jersey Transit Police
• Orange Police Department
• Roseland Police Department
• South Orange Police Department
• Union County Prosecutor's Office
• U.S. Customs Service
• U.S. Marshalls Service
• Valor Security Services
• Verona Police Department
• West Caldwell Police Department
• West Orange Police Department

I would like to commend the Livingston Police Department for their leadership, participating agencies and sponsors for their generosity, and attendees for coming out to enjoy the event.