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Freeholders OK police proposal

Camden County freeholders moved forward Thursday night with a proposal that could ultimately place policing in Camden under control of a new county force.

The county's freeholder board voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding involving the county, city and state Division of Local Government Services. It calls for a plan to be developed for Camden to become a metro division within a county force.

Under the agreement -- which Camden City Council signed onto earlier this month -- local officials have until Sept. 30 to develop plans for state review. The city would then have to decide if it wants to move forward with joining the county.

If the city chooses to disband its force in favor of joining a county police department, it would likely be the first municipality to join what officials hope will become a countywide department.

Police union officials in Camden have vehemently opposed the concept since it was proposed by the freeholders in January, days before Camden's police department was gutted by layoffs.

Freeholder-Director Louis Cappelli Jr. has maintained if the county takes on policing for the city, the number of officers on the street will double. He said the county will cut costs by hiring officers with less lucrative perks and benefits.

The county has hired former Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Timoney as a consultant to help develop plans for a county force. While Cappelli and others have used purported savings as a major selling point for the idea, Timoney this week said it's too early to tell if a countywide department would save money.

Reach George Mast at (856) 486-2465 at gmast@camden.gannett.

Honor Mission Navy SEAL Michael Strange (UPDATED) « aheros-welcome ...

PO1 Michael Strange’s remains were released from Dover and escorted in a manner befitting this hero by the Philadelphia Police Department.Dozens of MC Police and vehicles escorted Michael to the funeral home where Spring Garden Street was shut down for his arrival and he was greeted by a flag line in his honor.  Follow this link to a few photos taken by a photo-journalist there today.  Thank you Philadelphia Police for showing honor to this fallen Hero.

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On behalf of Charles and Betsy – Parent’s, Chaz and Katelyn – Brother and Sister, and all the members of their family, Warriors’ Watch Rider’s support has been requested to Honor Navy SEAL, Petty Officer First Class Michael Strange who was killed in action on 8/5/2011 in Wardak Province, Afghanistan when his chopper was hit with an RPG.

Mike was a fine young man who worked hard to advance to be Petty Officer First Class as a member of Navy SEALTeam 6.

Mike loved serving His Country. He loved his family and his fiancé Bre. He loved his friends and his community and he gave his life fighting to protect them.

UDPATE!

Services have been  arranged for PO1 Michael Strange as follows;

Viewing to be held Thursday 8/18/11 at 11:00 am at The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th & JFK Parkway.

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