To support and defend the Constitution of the United
States; to inculcate loyalty and allegiance to the
United States of America; to promote and foster the
enforcement of law and order; to improve the individual
and collective proficiency of our members in the
performance of their duties; to encourage fraternal,
educational, charitable and social activities among law
enforcement officers; to advocate and strive for
uniform application of the civil service merit system
for appointment and promotion; to support the
improvement of the standard of living and working
conditions of the law enforcement profession through
every legal and ethical means available; to create and
maintain tradition of esprit de corps insuring fidelity
to duty under all conditions and circumstances; to
cultivate a spirit of fraternalism and mutual
helpfulness among our members and the people we serve;
to increase the efficiency of the law enforcement
profession and thus more firmly to establish the
confidence of the public in the service dedicated to
the protection of life and property.
I chose to post the above statement, which is the
National Fraternal Order of Police Mission Statement in
order to remind all of our members' the meaning of our
Fraternalism. We fight the fight each and every day,
and we need to remember why we do it. I ask all of you
to continue your dedication and determination in
protecting the people we serve.
I invite all of our members who are active or retired
to renew your spirit of Fraternalism in our Lodge. We
have grown to be one of the most successful lodges in
New Jersey , and as a result have many
responsibilities. I challenge the members to step up,
and help each other with these responsibilities. In
closing, I ask all members to help the Executive Board
with the path ahead so that we may continue to succeed.
I look forward to the challenges we have before us, and
to the Fraternalism with each and every one of you.
Stay safe, and God Bless!
Fraternally,
President Kevin Vernon