NJ GOVERNOR PHIL MURPHY LEAVES A MESSAGE TO THE NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

As public officials, our most important obligation is protecting the safety and well-being of all our residents. Today, the Garden State ranks among the safest states in the nation — and that is in no small part because of the leadership and vision of the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, along with all of the hardworking NJSP Troopers that serve under his command.

Colonel Callahan has diligently served as a member of the New Jersey State Police for nearly three decades. At every stage of his career, he has demonstrated what it means to be a true leader to the men and women that serve by his side. I’m proud to not only count Superintendent Callahan as a member of my Cabinet, but as a dear personal friend as well. It has been one of the great honors of my career in public service to work alongside him over the past seven years.

Our New Jersey State Troopers put their lives on the line every day to protect communities and families across the Garden State. As always, I am incredibly grateful for their service and commitment to upholding the principles of Honor, Duty, and Fidelity. Their commitment to protecting and serving our families also extends far beyond traditional law enforcement responsibilities. Since 2018, I have had the privilege of partnering with the New Jersey State Police to develop innovative ways to combat auto thefts, save lives from gun violence, respond to severe weather threats, and build new bonds of trust between members of law enforcement and the communities they serve.