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"TOP-NOTCH OFFICERS"
On the 11th and 12th of January, 2005 Sheriff Leo P. McGuire Of the Bergen County
Sheriff's Department had something to be proud of. Two Corrections Officers gave that extra effort while performing
their normal duties and because of that, two inmates were caught attempting to participate in illegal drug activity.
On January 11th, during the 2400 - 0800 shift, Corrections Officer Sergeant Donald
Picinich was assigned as the South Sector 1st floor supervisor for the Bergen County Jail. Sergeant Picinich
received a written note stating that inmate Paul DeLuca was in possession of several hypodermic needles. A search
was conducted by Sergeant Picinich, resulting in the confiscation of two hypodermic needles. One needle was
hidden in DeLuca's leg brace and the other was hidden in an envelope addressed to DeLuca.
On January 12th, during the 2400 - 0800 shift, Corrections Officer Timothy Sullivan
was assigned to the Intake/Release section of the same facility. Officer Sullivan was beginning the intake process
of inmate William Baker. As Sullivan was searching inmate Baker, a black bag was recovered from his person. The bag
was confiscated and searched. In it were twenty-four small plastic bags containing a brown colored powdery substance, and
twenty-two small bags containing a white colored rock like substance, both believed to be controlled dangerous substances.
The NJNEOA concurs with Sheriff Leo P. McGuire and congratulates Officers Picinich and
Sullivan for their diligent efforts and keen observations in attempting to keep the Bergen County Jail drug free.
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