Bergen County Police Chiefs Association

Congratulations to Chief Jason Cosgriff (Saddle River PD) on his well deserved retirement after 28 years of service! A group of chiefs (both active and retired) from our association joined Chief Cosgriff at his clap out today at Saddle River Police HQ. Best wishes for a long and relaxing retirement!!!!

At today’s active chiefs meeting, Chief Dennis Rivelli (East Rutherford PD) and Chief Mark Savino (Emerson PD) were awarded the Chiefs Achievement Award. This award is bestowed upon chiefs who exhibit dedication to public service and commitment to our organization and the law enforcement community as a whole. Congratulations to Chief Rivelli and Chief Savino on a well deserved recognition!

This morning, our association along with the Bergen County PBA Conference hosted the annual Police Memorial Service at the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute. It is a moving reminder of the officers who gave everything to keep our communities safe. We honor their memory today, but we carry their service and sacrifice with us every single day.

The 43rd Annual Chief Jack Murphy Memorial Golf Outing is Monday September 21, 2026 at White Beeches Golf and Country Club.

This outing supports the Bergen County Police Chief foundation, a 501(C)(3)nonprofit corporation support supporting in needs of active and retired US military personnel and Bergen County and their families.

We are in need of sponsors for the event. Please consider sponsoring this important well attended event! Visit the link below to learn about sponsorship opportunities!

https://events.golfstatus.com/event/43rd-annual-chief-jack-murphy-memorial-golf-outing/packages/?view=&view=sponsor

Congratulations to Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Chief Metzinger who was sworn into his new position as Chief today! Our association looks forward to working with you!

Packed house at one of our Poker Nights! The Bergen County Police Chiefs Association holds these fundraisers in partnership with our sponsors and Mikes Poker Tables. Proceeds from our fundraisers go towards our community involvement initiatives.

Special thanks to Chase Transport Inc of Westwood, Chase Heitmann of IPA Risk Management and Dylan LaCroix of New York Life for their support of our event! Please contact them for all your risk management,insurance/investment and moving & storage needs!

Thank you to Honorary Life Member Janet Pomante for all her hard work organizing this fun event!!

Park Ridge Elks hosted us with a warm welcome and excellent hospitality!

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Last night some members of our association attended an event hosted by the Hudson County Police Chiefs Association. Chief Tom Cox (Carlstadt Police) received the Metal of Distinction Award from the Hudson County Chiefs for his work collaborating between Hudson and Bergen Chiefs as well as for outstanding support of the organization initiatives. Congratulations Chief Cox!

Thank you to all who supported our annual Pasta Night fundraiser!

A very special thanks to Aldo from Aldo’s of Wyckoff and his crew for their unwavering support of our organization! Please visit https://aldosofwyckoff.com for a beautiful meal and stellar service.

Our venue was the Academy of Holy Angels. This school has supported our organization for years and we are honored to partner with such a strong school community and thank them for welcoming us with open arms.

Congratulations to all our raffle winners and the winner of the event’s 50/50. $1,600 to the winner!

Come to our events and the next 50/50 winner could be you!!!

Today at the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association meeting we recognized the 25th anniversary of John’s Law and the HERO campaign.

John’s Law in New Jersey mandates that police impound the vehicle of anyone arrested for driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) for at least 12 hours. Named after a Navy Ensign killed by a released drunk driver, it aims to prevent repeat drunk driving immediately following an arrest.

The mission of the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign is to prevent drunk driving tragedies by promoting the use of safe and sober designated drivers. It was founded by the family of Navy Ensign John R. Elliott of Egg Harbor Township, who was killed in a head-on collision with a drunk driver just two months after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy.

https://www.herocampaign.org/

Congratulations to the new Lyndhurst Police Chief Mike Carrino who was sworn into his new position yesterday! Best of luck in your new position and we look forward to you becoming a member of our great organization!