The Police Shield

09/19/2025

09/01/2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Corrections Officer R. Webster, PC-36, who passed away on August 30, 2025. Officer Webster served our community with dedication, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to safety.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as we honor his service and legacy.

Rest easy, Officer Webster. Your watch has ended — we’ll take it from here. 🕊️

Officer Webster PC-36
EOW - August 30, 2025

Pulaski County Illinois
Sheriff's Office.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🇺🇸💙

08/30/2025

08/28/2025

We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Officer Aaron Tindall who lost his life in an off-duty car accident. We are sending our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

We ask the community to keep his family in their hearts during this time of grief. His passing is a great loss for the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office in Charlotte North Carolina and the entire community. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💙🇺🇸

08/27/2025

We regret to inform you of the loss of Police Officer Hunter Simoncic of the Kansas City Police Department (Kansas), EOW 08/26/2025.

Please visit Police Officer Simoncic's memorial on ODMP at https://www.odmp.org/officer/27465/police-officer-hunter-simoncic

05/22/2025

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05/10/2025

The Toms River Police Department and PBA Local 137 proudly announces the retirement of Corporal George Fernicola, marking the end of a distinguished 30+year career in law enforcement.

With the retirement of Corporal Fernicola, as of May 1st the Toms River Police Department will now be down to 153 officers, that is 10 officers fewer than our full staffing of 163 officers as of January of 2024.

We look forward to introducing you to our newest officer if and when they are hired. We are anxious to return our department to its full capacity of 163 officers as soon as possible to ensure our continued efficient service to the community we so proudly serve.

George began his law enforcement journey in 1994 as a seasonal officer in Lavallette, graduated from the Monmouth County Police Academy in 1995, and served with Monmouth University Police and Lakehurst PD before joining DTPD/TRPD-first as a dispatcher in 2000, then as a patrol officer in 2001.

Most of his career was spent in patrol, where he became a trusted mentor and Field Training Officer to 8 new hires. He also advised our Explorer (now Cadet) program, helping inspire future officers.

George was deeply involved in the PBA
—serving as Treasurer and helping lead major community events like Vest-a-Cop, Ocean of Love Billboard-a-thon, and the annual Dodgeball Tournament.

Behind the scenes, he was vital to our operations-managing CAD, body-worn cameras, special duty scheduling, and alarm maintenance.
He also served as a CPR and active shooter/RTF instructor, making sure we were always prepared.

Corporal Fernicola's legacy is one of leadership, dedication, and heart.
Thank you for everything, George— you've made a lasting impact on this department and the community. Enjoy your well-earned retirement!

03/08/2025

PBA Local 137 extends their condolences and prayers to Newark PD and their families at this difficult time.