On Thursday May 8th, The Italian American Police Society held their monthly meeting and dinner at Villa Maria in Bayonne NJ. Also recognized was Chief Michael Coppola of the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department on his recent promotion.

Also that evening, members of the LAPD Motorcycle Squad who were enroute to the Washington DC Law Enforcement Memorial we recognized for the loss of recent members to fatal gunfire. Several businesses and other agencies were also awarded for their efforts and support of the association.