News Release
For Immediate Release
Date: January 5, 2017
Contact: Lt. William D. Walsh
Voorhees, NJ (01/05/2016): The Voorhees Police Department is excited to announce our 2nd Citizen’s Police Academy which will begin on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 and meet on most Tuesday nights from 6:30PM-9:30PM, concluding with a graduation ceremony on May 23, 2017 (final dates TBA). The training will take place at our Police Headquarters and several off-site locations. This course will offer our residents an inside exclusive look at the training and behind the scenes activities that make the Voorhees Police Department function in a professional, effective, and efficient manner on a daily basis.
“This is yet another program that we feel will expand our community-based efforts. It will continue to keep open lines of communication and create a better understanding for the community about police officer operations, specifically here in Voorhees,” said Voorhees Police Chief Louis Bordi.
The course will cover:
This course will host approximately 30 Voorhees residents, ages 18 and over. Applicants will be required to successfully pass a background examination including warrant, NCIC, driver’s license checks, and NJ and Interstate Criminal History checks. Those who are accepted will be notified via email. Selected applicants will also need to complete a waiver of liability form.
To apply to the Voorhees Police Citizen Academy, visit our website at:
The deadline for applications is Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 5pm.
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For more information on how to apply for this program, please contact:
Sergeant Eric Camm
856-882-1104
News Release
For Immediate Release
Date: December 20, 2016
Contact: Lt. William D. Walsh
Voorhees Township Police Department K9’s Ruck, Maverick, & Kane will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Ruck’s vest is sponsored by Bill and Christina Varnold of Upton, MA and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by Bill and Christina Varnold”. K9 Maverick’s vest is sponsored by an Anonymous Donor and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This vest is given by Adele and Sweeny – Be Safe”.K9 Kane’s vest is sponsored by Deena Burnett of Thornton, CO and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gift of protection provided by Peter Paturynski”.Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 2,200 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over 1.9 million dollars. All vests are custom made in the USA by Armor Express in Central Lake, MI.
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.
The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $1,050.00. Each vest has a value between $1,795 – $2,234 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.
“Always trust your dog.”
K-9 Ruck
K9 Ruck is handled by Officer Kenneth Sacavitch, a 22-year veteran of the Department, 17 years of which he has been a K-9 handler. K-9 Ruck was born in Czechoslovakia and was imported to the United States by Tarheel K-9 in North Carolina. K-9 Ruck is trained in patrol and narcotics detection.
K-9 Maverick
K-9 Maverick is handled by Officer Anthony Campbell, an eight-year veteran, two years as a K9 handler. K9 Maverick was purchased by Officer Campbell at eight weeks old. Once K-9 Maverick’s training was complete, Officer Campbell donated K-9 Maverick to the Voorhees Police Department. K-9 Maverick is trained in patrol and narcotics detection.
K-9 Kane
K-9 Kane joined the Voorhees Police Department in September of 2015. K-9 Kane is handled by Officer Ryan Brennan, a 10-year veteran, with over a year as a K-9 handler. K-9 Kane was born in Czechoslovakia and was also imported by Tarheel K-9. K-9 Kane is trained in patrol and narcotics detection.
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News Release
For Immediate Release
Date: December 2, 2016
Contact: Lt. William D. Walsh
VOORHEES — Law enforcement officials from the Voorhees Police Department will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Beginning December 9, 2016 and continuing through January 1, 2017, local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints focusing on motorists who may be driving while intoxicated.
The national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort endeavors to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combination of high-visibility enforcement and public education. During the last five years New Jersey has experienced approximately 41,000 alcohol involved crashes resulting in more than 800 fatalities. This is a critical law enforcement program that can save lives during a time of the year when impaired driving traditionally increases by nearly 10 percent.
Last year, 29% of all motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey were alcohol-related. Nationally, more than 10,000 people die each year in drunk driving crashes. The societal cost associated with these crashes is estimated to be $37 billion annually.
Law enforcement agencies participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2016 Year End Holiday Crackdown offer the following advice for holiday season:
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Voorhees Township Police Department’s K9 Bo will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Bo is handled by Officer N. Gruber, 15 year veteran, 8 as a K9 handler. K9 Bo was born in Germany and was also imported to the United States by Tarheel K9. K9 Bo is trained in patrol and narcotics detection. All of the Voorhees Police K9 Units live by the tenets; “K9 leads the way!” & “Always trust your dog.”
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 2,100 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over 1.9 million dollars. All vests are custom made in the USA by Armor Express in Central Lake, MI.
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.
The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $1,050.00. Each vest has a value between $1,795 – $2,234 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.
VOORHEES TWP. NJ 11/27/16; at approximately 12:27pm, Voorhees Police Officer Mark Paranto initiated a motor vehicle stop on northbound Route 73 and Kresson Road on a gold Honda Civic for an equipment violation. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop, proceeded onto the shoulder of Route 73 and increased speed. Subsequent police investigation revealed the driver, identified as James C. Fitzpatrick Jr. (46) from the 100 block of Lafayette Road in Beverly, NJ, proceeded through the red traffic signal at the intersection of Route 73 and Evesham Road in Evesham Township and while attempting to merge back into traffic near Evesham Road, he collided with other vehicles. The suspect’s vehicle overturned and the suspect fled from the scene on foot. When Officer Paranto arrived at the scene, he observed the suspect fleeing and was able to apprehend him after a foot chase. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Voorhees Police Department. The suspect provided false information to police, was found to be driving on a suspended license and to have numerous warrants for eluding law enforcement from multiple jurisdictions during high speed pursuits over the past three weeks. Mr. Fitzpatrick was charged by the Voorhees Police Department with eluding, resisting by flight, obstruction, providing false information and numerous traffic violations. He was remanded to Camden County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000 bail.
There were minor injuries to passengers as a result of the crash reported at the scene. Two individuals were transported to the hospital for evaluation and later released.
For more information about this topic, please contact Captain April Herrington.
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Contact: Captain April Herrington
Telephone: (856) 882-1115
Email: aherrington@vtpd.com
