The Gloucester Township Police Department is proud to announce that the Gloucester Township Police Department has received the 2023 “Destination Zero” Comprehensive Safety Award from the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund Museum in Washington, DC. This is a significant achievement that reflects our dedication to improving the health and safety of our officers.
Destination Zero, is an initiative of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, which is designed to help agencies improve the health and safety of law enforcement officers across the country, from agent to correctional officer, from trooper to patrolman, from sheriff to constable.
The primary goal of the Destination Zero program is to create a platform that provides all U.S. law enforcement agencies with the ability to research successful and/or promising officer safety and wellness programs and identify the resources necessary to begin their own risk management initiatives.
This award recognizes the law enforcement agency that has successfully developed, implemented and promoted the most comprehensive and strategically implemented officer safety and officer wellness programs. The program employs an overarching marketing strategy that embraces voluntary participation and an enhanced departmental awareness, and has achieved a high degree of employee buy-in through it its creative and innovative marketing strategies. The program is widely accepted by the employees, has high participation rates, and is considered a success by the agency.
In attendance at the National Law Enforcement Museum, Washington, DC 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception on Friday, September 29, 2023 were Chief David Harkins, Deputy Chief Anthony Minosse, Captain John Stollsteimer, and Gloucester Township Mayor David Mayer.
Quote from Chief David Harkins:
“To receive the recognition from an organization as the NLEOMF Destination Zero program validates the commitment that the men and women of the Gloucester Township Police Department have toward safety and wellness.
We recognize that when our Officers and Dispatchers are well, they will be more confident and will better serve our community. “
A Press Conference is scheduled to take place on Monday October 16th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gloucester Township Police Training Facility, 800 Hickstown Road, Sicklerville, NJ 08081. Additional information will be provided during this event.
For more information about the award see the following links:
Video: https://youtu.be/b4aO7DFhJsk?si=z1UHTY81f2hFqQ_S
Website: https://nleomf.org/dz-award/gloucester-township-nj-police-department-2023-comprehensive-safety-winner/
GTPD Website: https://gtpolice.com/press-release/gtpd-destination-zero-comprehensive-safety-award/
