Union County Police Chief's Association

Union County Police Chief's Association A federation of Police Chiefs and Directors from Union County, NJ

Mission Statement of the Union County Police Chiefs Association
The purposes for which this Association is organized are to secure a closer official and personal relationship among police officials throughout Union County, and to secure unity of action in police matters and elevate the standards of police institutions; to further the adoption of humane efforts in the enforcement of laws, the advan

cement along all lines pertaining to the prevention and detection of crime, and the promotion of police and education in general. To promote and encourage mutual cooperation, discussion and interest in the problems of law enforcement. To promote a forum for the exchange of ideas, to conduct and promote seminars, conferences and research into enforcement and educational methods. To raise monies; to acquire funds to spend the monies of the Association in a manner authorized by law to accomplish the aforementioned goals.

Today, we remember the ultimate sacrifice paid by those in our armed forces.
05/25/2026

Today, we remember the ultimate sacrifice paid by those in our armed forces.

This month, officers from UCSO, Elizabeth Police, Springfield Police, Roselle Park Police, Westfield Police, and Summit ...
05/20/2026

This month, officers from UCSO, Elizabeth Police, Springfield Police, Roselle Park Police, Westfield Police, and Summit Police participated in the Police Unity Tour, riding from NYC to Washington, D.C.

Photographed are the following participants:

Union County Sheriff’s Office

Elizabeth Police

Springfield Police

Roselle Park:
Chief Dom Frino and his officers.

Summit Police:
Officers Kwiatek and Thompson.

Westfield Police:
Riders pictured (L to R):
• Officer William Kleeman, 15th year riding
• Sergeant Ryan Weiss, 1st year riding
• Officer Nicholas Calello, 3rd year riding
• Officer Ryan Manganaro, 1st year riding
• Officer Anthony Buccino, 1st year riding
Support:
• Dominick Sandelli, 10th year as support
• Tammy Kleeman, 4th of as support/rider

Last week was National Police Week 2026, with National Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15th, 2026. We continue to h...
05/18/2026

Last week was National Police Week 2026, with National Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15th, 2026. We continue to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community and country each year during this time.

For more information on Union County's Fallen Officers, visit https://ucpca.org/remember-the-fallen

Congratulations to all of today’s Union County 200 Club awards recipients, recognized at the 57th Annual Valor Awards Lu...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to all of today’s Union County 200 Club awards recipients, recognized at the 57th Annual Valor Awards Luncheon in Springfield NJ.

We especially wish to recognize Detective Christopher Lenihan of the UCSO (pictured with Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli), D/Sgt. Ruddy Garita and Det. Darin Sliker of the Summit Police Department (pictured with Chief Peters), Officer Paul Davis Jr. of the Roselle Police (pictured with Chief Freire), Officers Matthew Almeida and Max Mejia of the Elizabeth Police Department (pictured with Chief Sacca), and Sgt. Pedro Oliveira, Officer Giovannina Priscilla, and Officer Teriq Ricks of the Clark Township Police Department (pictured with Captain Acabou).

Members of the UCPCA were present for today’s ceremony.

President Frank Mazzarella, Treasurer Giacomo Sacca, and Elizabeth PD Director Earl Graves attended the National Organiz...
05/15/2026

President Frank Mazzarella, Treasurer Giacomo Sacca, and Elizabeth PD Director Earl Graves attended the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) New Jersey Chapter Cigar & Bourbon Fundraiser in Elizabeth tonight.

Congratulations to Retired Chief Anthony Buccelli Jr. from the New Providence Police and New Providence Office of Emerge...
05/07/2026

Congratulations to Retired Chief Anthony Buccelli Jr. from the New Providence Police and New Providence Office of Emergency Management on receiving life membership in the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police today after being a member of the Association for 20 years.

Anthony D. Buccelli, Jr. was appointed as the sixth chief of police on January 4, 2006. Under Chief Buccelli, the police department achieved its initial accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and recognition from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement in March 2006.

Save The Date! The 14th Annual UCPCA Golf Classic will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 at the Maplewood Countr...
05/04/2026

Save The Date!

The 14th Annual UCPCA Golf Classic will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 at the Maplewood Country Club. Stay tuned for future announcements about sponsorships and how to register for this great fundraising event.

UCPCA OFFICER MEMORIAL: MAY 2026This month, the UCPCA recognizes Detective Matthew Tarentino of the Summit Police Depart...
05/01/2026

UCPCA OFFICER MEMORIAL: MAY 2026

This month, the UCPCA recognizes Detective Matthew Tarentino of the Summit Police Department, whose EOW was May 30th, 2017.

Detective Matthew Tarentino was killed in a vehicle crash while en route to make a presentation at a local church.

Another vehicle crossed the median and struck his patrol car head-on on I-78, near Liberty Corner Road.

Detective Tarentino had served in law enforcement for 6-1/2 years. He had previously served with the South Bound Brook Police Department and Rutgers University Police Department. He was survived by his expectant wife and two sons. His daughter was born after his death.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/23546-detective-matthew-lawrence-tarentino

UCPCA President Frank Mazzarella joined partners in the UCPO for the CIT-NJ Center of Excellence 11th Annual Conference ...
04/30/2026

UCPCA President Frank Mazzarella joined partners in the UCPO for the CIT-NJ Center of Excellence 11th Annual Conference & Awards Event.

This event welcomed attendees from across the state to a day dedicated to training, collaboration, and honoring excellence in crisis intervention. From law enforcement and mental health professionals to dispatchers, advocates, and community partners—today represents the strength of what we can accomplish together.

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255 State Route 17
Wood-Ridge, NJ
07075

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