To support and defend the Constitution of the United States; to inculcate loyalty and allegiance to the United States of America; to promote and foster the enforcement of law and order; to improve the individual and collective proficiency of our members in the performance of their duties; to encourage fraternal, educational, charitable and social activities among law enforcement officers; to advocate and strive for uniform application of the civil service merit system for appointment and promotion; to support the improvement of the standard of living and working conditions of the law enforcement profession through every legal and ethical means available; to create and maintain tradition of esprit de corps insuring fidelity to duty under all conditions and circumstances; to cultivate a spirit of fraternalism and mutual helpfulness among our members andthe people we serve; to increase the efficiency of the law enforcement profession and thus more firmly to establish the confidence of the public in the service dedicated to the protection of life and property. 

I chose to post the above statement, which is the National Fraternal Order of Police Mission Statement in order to remind all of our members' the meaning of our Fraternalism. We fight the fight each and every day, and we need to remember why we do it. I ask all of you to continue your dedication and determination in protecting the people we serve. 

I invite all of our members who are active or retired to renew your spirit of Fraternalism in our Lodge. We have grown to be one of the most successful lodges in New Jersey , and as a result have many responsibilities. I challenge the members to step up, and help each other with these responsibilities. In closing, I ask all members to help the Executive Board with the path ahead so that we may continue to succeed. I look forward to the challenges we have before us, and to the Fraternalism with each and every one of you. Stay safe, and God Bless! 

Fraternally, 

President Kevin Vernon