County Law Enforcement Agencies to Host Annual “Chief for a Day” Celebration for Local Children

WHAT: On Friday, June 7th, 2019 the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office will join with local and county law enforcement agencies to participate in their annual Bergen County Chief for a Day celebration.  The program provides children with chronic health conditions the opportunity to receive a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement. 

All participating police departments will sponsor a child from their communities.  This year’s honorary Chiefs range in age from 6 to 15 years old and are being sponsored by the following agencies: 

Bergen County Sheriff’s Office

Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office

Bergenfield Police Department

Elmwood Park Police Department

Emerson Police Department

Englewood Police Department

Fair Lawn Police Department

Fairview Police Department

Fort Lee Police Department

Garfield Police Department

Hasbrouck Heights Police Department

North Arlington Police Department

Saddle Brook Police Department

Teaneck Police Department

Washington Township Police Department

Wood-Ridge Police Department

Please note: For information regarding any of the departments above, please contact the local department directly. 

WHEN:

Friday, June 7, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in various locations across the county

(Specific participation times and activities may vary by police department)

AGENDA:

Local Activities

8 a.m. – Each child to be picked up in local patrol car at his or her residence

9 a.m. – Breakfast with the Sheriff/Chief and official swearing-in ceremony

10 a.m. – Police department tours and local activities

Group Activities

11:00 a.m. – Group photo on the steps of the Bergen County Justice Center

11:45 p.m. – Motorcade procession from the Bergen County Justice Center to The Venetian (Garfield, NJ)

12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Lunch ceremony with guest speakers and entertainment

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