Bogota Police News

On December 4, 2008 the Mayor and Council promoted and swore in Sgt. John Burke to Police Captain and Detective James Sepp to Police Sergeant to fill voids at the positions. Both Burke and Sepp are local products having been raised in Bogota before becoming police officers for their hometown. We wish them well in their new positions.

CAPTAIN MICHAEL BROPHY RETIRES
AFTER 27 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE

On November 30, 2008 Captain Michael Brophy, of the Bogota Police Department, retired. Mike, who was raised in Bogota and still makes it his home, fulfilled one of his life-long dreams when he became a police officer for the Bogota Police Department. In that capacity he served 27+ years for the place he calls home. Mike continues to call Bogota home and continues to serve his community as a member of the Bogota Fire Department Hook & Ladder Company. One of the nicest individuals you will ever meet Mike will be missed by his peers and we wish him well in his retirement. Thanks Mike!

BOGOTA POLICE CHIEF SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT
OF BERGEN COUNTY POLICE CHIEF'S ASSOCIATION

On January 19, 2008 Bogota Police Chief Frank Gurnari was sworn in as President of the Bergen County Police Chiefs Association. The Bergen County Police Chief's Association membership is made up of all the heads of Law Enforcement Agencies in Bergen County. Having the President of the Bergen County Police Chief's Association hail from our community is quite an accomplishment. To learn more about the Bergen County Police Chief's Association visit their website at:

www.bergencountypolicechiefs.org

Congratulations Chief!

BOGOTA POLICE OFFICERS COMPLETE
POLICE UNITY TOUR

On May 9th through May 12th Sergeant John Burke and Patrolman Jerome Fowler
participated in the Police Unity Tour in memory of those Police Officers who have
died in the line of duty. The Tour consisted of cycling from Jersey City, New Jersey
to the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial in Washington D.C. over the span
of 4 days with approximately 1,100 other law enforcement officers.

Together with Officer Brian Hippe of the Ridgefield Park Police Department the trio
were able to donate approximately $9,500 to the Police Unity Tour Fund. The purpose
of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness to those who have made the ultimate
sacrifice in the line of duty, remember and support those they left behind and provide
funding for the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial and Museum.

Although the weather prohibited The Police Unity Tour form completing the ride into
Washington D.C. on Monday, May 12th. We did successfully complete the
remainder of our objectives.
Thanks to ALL OF YOU and YOUR SUPPORT!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE POLICE UNITY TOUR VISIT:

www.policeunitytour.com

If you are interested in assisting the officers in their fund raising efforts please send an email to bicycle_cops@bogotapolice.org or call the Bogota Police Department at (201) 487-2400 and ask for Sgt. John Burke or Ptl. Jerome Fowler.