National Police Week Commemorated in Township Schools

Gloucester Township police officers plan to visit local schools next week as part of their National Police Week activities.

The plan is to inform students of the challenges and responsibility of law enforcement.

“National Police Week is a time where we remember and honor fallen officers throughout our country as well as a time that we recognize the dedicated efforts of all the men and women of the Gloucester Township Police Department for their commitment to professionalism and dedicated service and a time to be thankful for the many community members, groups, and business leaders who have partnered with us in making our community even safer,” Chief Harry Earle said.

The department also marked police week with three officers joining about 1,700 cyclist who rode to Washington, D.C. last weekend for the national kickoff. Officers Eric Marconi, Jason Fisher, and Paul Fisher participated in the three-day ride. They met up with other officers in Millville Friday morning to begin the journey. The Police Unity tour began in 1997 with 18 riders on a four-day fundraising ride from Florham Park, NJ to the memorial. This year, about 1,700 cyclists are participated.