Promotions fair to the taxpayers and to law enforcement
12/22/2002 Hoboken Reporter

Dear Editor:

Eighteen months ago, upon his appointment as our Mayor, David Roberts and I met for the first time. Mayor Roberts did not seek retribution against those in the department who opposed his candidacy. Her made only two demands: A visible police presence to protect our citizens and a police force that is respectful to their citizens.

In the past eighteen months, in the face of budgetary constraints and intense opposition from some of his adversaries, Mayor Roberts has supported and delivered a contract that is fair to Police Officers and the taxpayers of Hoboken. He has supported innovative strategies such as a School safety Bureau, the Pilot Mounted Horse Patrol and an increase in the Table of Organization to better serve the public.

The Police Officers, the Hoboken Police Department and the citizens of Hoboken owe a dept of gratitude to a man whose integrity is impeccable and who stands up for his principles.

Carmen V. LaBruno
Chief of Police