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@KenFerrante

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Public Safety Director for @CityofHoboken, Member of St. Peter's Prep Board of Trustees, Fmr: @HobokenPD Chief, Pres of @HudsonChiefs, @sppfootball Coach

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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
10am, Sunday morning @CityofHoboken . This is what Social Distancing & Self-Isolation is supposed to look like. Mother nature is helping with the 42 degree weather. Plz listen to advice of medical experts & Govt. leaders so we can beat this pandemic sooner rather than later.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Every good cop in the United States just said "Thank God!". A diverse jury just delivered justice.
@kjohnsononair
Kristine Johnson
4 years
Guilty all three counts. #ChauvinTrail.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
Glow over New York City that lasted a couple minutes, possible large transformer explosion?
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
1st time I am doing this, a msg to our @CityofHoboken residents, our @HobokenPD officers, all of the medical professionals doing such an awesome job, our business owners and workers. Thank you all for your cooperation, and God Bless our victims and families dealing with COVID-19
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Today is the last day of a 28+ yr career @HobokenPD , & a 3000+ day run over the past 9 yrs where I had constant communications w/ my Command Staff & dept. Not 1 day detached. I just turned in my dept. equipment, the first step of many today in turning command over to Dan LoBue.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
This quote sits on my table in my office every day since I became Chief in October of 2014. It was given to me by former Hoboken PD Capt. Karen Dimonde as a promotion gift. I see it every day when I change my radio battery. I, my department, our city, state, country & good police
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Getting ready to walk out of the office for one last time. I have loved every minute of serving the @CityofHoboken and the @HobokenPD
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Good morning @StevenACohen2 & @alexmomof5 , I just wanted you to see I proudly displayed my @Mets mask as my @HobokenPD Officers & our @HobokenFire Fighters received our vaccines this morning over in Hoboken, NJ. #LGM
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
I would like to thank Mayor @RaviBhalla , the @CityofHoboken Council & the City Administration for finally coming together to finalize my three yr contract extension dating back from the end of 2019. I look forward to continuing my 24/7 dedication to serving our City's residents,.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Welcome back to work, @HobokenPD Det. Fabian Quinones, who just returned to work at 4pm after losing his mother to Covid-19. The entire shift welcomed him back by setting up at HQ with lights and sirens! Tonight, we work in honor of the Quinones family! @CityofHoboken @NJSPBA.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Today is a sad day for law enforcement, Jersey City & Hudson County. Many individuals shot & killed @ this scene, incl a Jersey City Police Officer. A chaotic scene that tested every officer on scene. God Bless JCPD & Chief Mike Kelly, having to deal w/ multiple officers shot.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Just received my Covid-19 Vaccine @RiversideMedGrp in Hoboken. Please do your own research to gain confidence in this vaccine. I gained my confidence doing the research & I believe this will save lives & get us back to normalcy in 2021. Let's put the grueling yr 2020 in the past!
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
As we wake up the morning after, solemn thoughts of the loss of Det. Joseph Seals & his surviving family as well as @JCPoliceDept family. Condolences for 3 innocent lives taken & their families. Tough week ahead. @HobokenPD is there for Chief Kelly & JCPD & the Jewish Community.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Our @HobokenPD officers are in the middle of bringing TWO drunk and impaired drivers into police headquarters under arrest. Some individuals are just ignoring a state of emergency and a pandemic. I am so proud of how our officers continue to conduct themselves and do their jobs!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
The @HobokenPD is in mourning tonight. Rest in Peace Sergeant Peter Zanin. End of watch: 11/21/20. We begin to prepare for a send off that Samantha and your three children, your Mom Arlene, brother Kevin, and brother in law Ryan will all be proud of. Thank you for your service!
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
Blood @ JohnnyRockets brawl. 2 P.O's exposed to combatant's blood, so they need to be treated. That's 4 officers needing medical aid, & some wonder why I condemn this day!. No other day like it entire yr in @CityofHoboken . Those that cause it need to be pay the consequences.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
The @CityofHoboken did not have one homicide in 2018, and has had one in the past four years. Rape was down 60% in 2018. Robbery went down 28.1% and the @HobokenPD closed robberies at a rate triple that of the State average. Burglary dropped 18.2% while Thefts dropped 20.3%.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Excellent work, @HobokenPD Sgt. Sellick. 247am this morning, he stopped 26 yr old female from Jersey City, driving on the wrong side of Washington St. She was intoxicated and found to be 2 1/2 over the legal limit. Arrested for DWI before she could hurt herself or someone else.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Please keep @HobokenPD Sgt. Pete Zanin and his entire family in your thoughts and prayers tonight and throughout the weekend.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Year 7 begins. Six years ago today, Mayor @dawnzimmernj selected me as the new @CityofHoboken Police Chief. I remain committed to the residents of Hoboken, @RaviBhalla along with his administration, the City Council, & the men and women of the @HobokenPD ! Year 6 was the most
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
Jersey Proud: Hoboken police escort elderly woman home
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
Excellent work @HobokenPD tonight at 5th & Clinton St, arresting a 23 yr old male from Jersey City, with a loaded 40 cal. handgun, with extended magazines, and possession of crack cocaine and marijuana with intent to distribute, along with many other weapon and drug charges!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
This morning at 2:21 a.m., @HobokenPD officers were involved in a violent struggle with a suspect who was breaking into a car on the @CityofHoboken /Jersey City border. Three officers were injured & the suspect took an officers gun out of his holster. The officers made the arrest.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
2 years
It was an honor to receive the call tonight from @spprep President Michael Gomez, informing me that tonight, I was voted in as the newest member of the St. Peter's Prep Board of Trustees. I appreciate the opportunity to serve this great institution. #prep4life @SPPFootball
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
We already have 7 of 8 in place, have the most certified Crisis Intervention Officers in Hudson County and in the past 30 years, had one officer get shot and Hoboken PD has not shot anyone. Facts!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
This morning, I sent an open letter to the men & women of @HobokenPD , the govt. leaders of @CityofHoboken & all the residents of our City. I forwarded it to all media & blogs who I had emails for. Stay safe, be Alert and Watch out for one another and please take 5 mins to read!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of @HobokenPD Sergeant Peter Zanin, (pictured far right), at 4am this morning at St. Claire's Hospital in Denville. He leaves behind his wife Samantha, 3 young children, his mother Arlene, brother Kevin, & brother-in-law Ryan.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Please keep @HobokenPD Sgt. Pete Zanin and his entire family in your thoughts and prayers tonight and throughout the weekend.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Excellent life saving effort by @HobokenPD midnight patrol: Lieut @CostelloMJr ,Sgts. D. DiMartino & Roman @_Robroman ,& P.O.'s @BarbroJames , @dukemccourt Straten, & Castellano at 3:52 am. They rescued a 24 yr old female from Berkeley Heights from the Hudson River after she had.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
Great work @HobokenPD midnight officers S. Flores & @milne327 for proactively taking action when seeing a juvenile walking aimlessly in the rain last night and determining that he was missing from Ossing, NY, and reuniting him with his parents by morning!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
As my Dad said this morning, today is the period at the end of the sentence after our 60+ yrs of service. In law enforcement & in democracy, we have transitions of authority. That occurs today w/ the swearing in of Chief Dan LoBue & Capt. Steve Aguiar! For me, free agency begins!
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Good morning @CityofHoboken , this is 11am, Newark and River St. Thank you for the rain to help our social distancing and self-isolation orders from @GovMurphy , @NewJerseyOAG , @RaviBhalla & @HobokenOEM . While stuck at home today, please keep in your thoughts, all the doctors,
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
w/o sustaining major injuries to themselves or the suspect & showed admirable restraint in not using deadly force. Credit for their valor, courage and restraint goes to Lieut.@CostelloMJr, Sgts. @Ant_Russo125 & @Drosso31 , and Officers C. Barral, J. Campoverde, & J. Castellano!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
certain groups, and to always de-escalate and start with a calm demeanor, and most importantly treat everyone THE SAME! In 6 yrs, our department has NOT had ONE lawsuit against our officers for Excessive Force or Racially Biased Policing. We don't stand for that! EQUALITY!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Thanks to every @HobokenPD Officer who is working in Jersey City today thru tonight, officers who are patrolling our @CityofHoboken , & the 100 HPD officers who joined me in honoring Det. Seals and his family at his funeral. We will continue to support @JCPoliceDept at this time.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
2 years
It's been one year since we lost our friend, Dominic Lucignano. This morning at 10am, at @CityofHoboken City Hall, we will honor Coach Dom's memory at the same ceremony where we will swear in his son, Damiano, as a Hoboken Fire Fighter at the HFD Promotion & Swearing-in Ceremony.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
8 years
Just sitting down for first time since 845am. I am so proud of how our @HobokenPD officers handled themselves at the tragic @NJTRANSIT scene.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
3 years
Today, our good friend Coach Dom Lucignano will be laid to rest. Yesterday's outpouring of love filled Lawton Turso Funeral Home and will continue today @ 11am at St. Francis Church in @CityofHoboken . @SPPFootball @HobokenPD @HobRedWings @Eddie_Rivera21 @GnassiEnrico @Petrone31
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
The 2 police cars parked in the bike lane were on a call of a patron who skipped out on his tab @MillsTavern and the officers found him in Impostos. Officers Schelmety & Arroyo were on that call. Restitution was made. So it wasn't "Pizza time for @HobokenPD" as posted. @dtemkin.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
This sits on my table in my office where I see it every morning when I turn on my police radio. This can't be more truer than it has the past yr. Today, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr, let's all make a commitment to equality for all and a commitment to do better!
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
HOBOKEN SANTACON STATS: 14 Arrested, 46 Tickets Issued, 33 Ordinance Violations, 4 Cops Injured, Brawl at a Burger Joint… and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
Outstanding display of bravery @HobokenPD P.O. Dylan Archilla who safely disarmed a male w/ loaded sawed-off shotgun @ 2nd & River Street w/ no injuries to suspect, officers or innocent civilians & excellent eye by rookie P.O. Jonathan Lyons who observed it under his clothing!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Double digit decrease in crime in every category in 2019. Not one penny paid in civil liability by our department during my tenure. Preventive measures taken before the state helped keep our Hoboken COVID numbers low and only 3 HPD officers became ill. Managed the largest protest.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Hey WhiskeyHoboken, hope your 15 followers like your misinformation. @HobokenPD only issuing for blocked hydrants, handicapped parking, & cars blocking paths of emergency vehicles, public safety hazards. City is not shut down but people need to stay in if not necessary to be out!.
@whiskeyhoboken
whiskeyhoboken
5 years
Hey #Hoboken what do you think of @RaviBhalla and @KenFerrante still giving out parking tickets after they shut down the city? @jenforhoboken @mike_defusco @MichaelRussoNJ @Tiffanie_Fisher @CityofHoboken.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
My challenge to my friends in the media & those who run blogs & other news sites, how many Santa's, Mrs. Clauses's, & Elves do you see getting off the trains in @CityofHoboken or standing in bar lines, with presents for underprivileged children. #falsenarrative #SantaConcashgrab.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
What an outstanding arrest by @HobokenPD minutes ago with five individuals and a vehicle wanted in connection with a carjacking that occurred yesterday in Nassau County, NY. Lt. @Krock137 Rotondi noticed a vehicle pass him on Hudson St with a broken window and no license plates.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Whatever you are doing this Memorial Day Weekend, please take a few moments to remember why we get to start off the summer with this celebration. that is to honor and mourn the military personnel who died in the performance of their military duties while protecting your freedom!
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
If you are in @CityofHoboken tonight & see anyone dealing with homelessness and they look to be staying on the streets, please contact the @HobokenPD ASAP, 201-420-2100. Its a Countywide Code Blue so we have many options to take those individuals to safe shelter!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
7 years
I am very happy to report that in the Month of May, the @CityofHoboken had ZERO reports of Robbery! That is force or threats upon a victim in the commission of a theft! I always look at that number first as the determining factor if our streets are safe. Great job @HobokenPD.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Whatever you are doing today, remember what you were doing at 846am. on September, 11, 2001. Honor & respect the 2,977 lives taken that day. Support those families who still hurt 19 yrs later. Remember the 343 firefighters and 60 Police Officers killed running in to save lives.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
7 years
As we hit 10pm, I want to thank every @HobokenPD officer,detective,dispatcher, Class2 Officer, &Traffic control officer. Still 6 hours to go, but so far the work has been exemplary & professional. Thank you to my good friend Lt. @MarnellJames who is our incident commander today!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Enough is enough! Hoboken to crack down on fireworks, loud music
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Riverside Test Site @ 14th & Madison St. this morning. Thank you to @HobokenPD Sgt. F. Rosa & Officer F. Rivera who are a two of the officers working the detail at that location and thank you to all of our officers who are serving @CityofHoboken residents 24/7 though this crisis!
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
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Congratulations to 2 of @HobokenPD 's Finest. Retiring today after 36 yrs and 4 months, longtime @NJSPBA Delegate Det. Mark Aurigemma, & after 26 yrs, founding member of HPD's ESU Team, Sgt. Cesar Olavarria @Team_IDM . Thank you for your service and dedication to @CityofHoboken
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
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Fantastic work @HobokenPD Lt. @Krock137 Rotondi last night, 1123pm. He saw a car disregard the StopSign @ Newark & Grand St. When he stopped the vehicle on Clinton St, he found a 35 yr old intoxicated driver from Irvington. He was arrested before he could hurt someone or himself.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
7 years
Female who was getting arrested for being involved in a fight, punched a Class2 @HobokenPD officer in the face. She is now facing a much stiffer charge of Aggravated Assault. How some try to paint this as a "CHARITABLE EVENT" is absolutely laughable.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
When I was interviewed yesterday, what I had in my mind was what the waterfront uptown looks like right now. I am at a loss for words. The @HobokenPD is going to be very busy nxt 5 hours. I guess many still think they are invincible. Many non-residents coming to the walkway. SMH!.
@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
'Pure arrogance': Hoboken police chief lashes out at residents who don't social distance via @northjersey.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
For 4th time this month, I went out to see the work our @HobokenPD midnight officers are doing. Residents of @CityofHoboken should be proud of how they are protected as they sleep,by our Finest who deal w/ bar matters, DVs, DWIs, homelessness issues & many others thru the night!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
Chaotic scene at Newport Mall in JC was brought under control extremely fast by JCPD. Great work by @JCPDchief Mike Kelly and all of his officers tonight, keeping this situation from being worse. When speaking to Kelly, he reiterated to me how proud he was of all his officers!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
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I support this decision 100% for several key reasons: 1) many were still congregating in parks for long periods of time, 2) people of all ages are getting this virus, 3) our healthcare workers & first responders are getting crushed with increased #s, 300% increase in 4 days!.
@CityofHoboken
City of Hoboken
5 years
Office of Emergency Management, Mayor @RaviBhalla announce closure of all Hoboken parks beginning Monday at 8:00 am to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Merry Christmas to all our @CityofHoboken residents, visitors and their families who are celebrating today! Thank you to all of our @HobokenPD officers who worked last night and today, away from their families, so that our city is safe and that we are able to enjoy the holiday!
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
I certainly do remember that and we have greatly reduced the late night fireworks over the past 8 nights. Unfortunately, I have no authority over NYC/Macy's fireworks in NY waters even though they were right off our coastline. The Hudson River is NY waters.
@Andreabeth73
Andrea Aronoff
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Hi @kenferrante. Remember this?.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Merry Christmas to all of our @CityofHoboken residents and visitors celebrating today in this unique holiday season. Remember the positive memories of those lost. Thank you to our @HobokenPD officers keeping us safe today on the streets & at our churches.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
3 years
Awesome showing by @HobokenPD heading to the @Tunnel2Towers 5k Race in honor of Stephen Siller and those firefighters and police officers lost on 9/11. Close to 100 headed over to Brooklyn this morning to start their run thru the Battery Park Tunnel to the Freedom Tower.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
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Just received our Yr to Date Crime Stats @HobokenPD . Our crime rate is DOWN 29.4% at only 8.6 crimes per 1000 .@CityofHoboken residents, down from 12.18 at the same in 2018. Violent Crime is only 0.94 per 1000 residents. We are DOWN in 12/13 categories, even in 1, homicide 0-0!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Good evening all, this afternoon, we learned of a Trump Caravan/Rally that was supposedly beginning in Weehawken at 4pm & was going to come thru Hoboken, and then proceed north. Working with Weehawken PD, WNY, Union City, & Port Authority, a quick plan was put into place to 1/6.
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Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
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Terrific work @HobokenPD Officers Francolino & A. Olivera who apprehended a shoplifter from Acme who proceeded to flee and then fight the officers in the area of 300 Marshall Drive. A career criminal is off the streets tonight after minor injuries to 2 officers. @RaviBhalla.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Show of solidarity: Police across Hudson to cover Jersey City shifts Tuesday for ’24 hours to mourn'
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Chief Kelly, you & your officers were valiant in your efforts. The leadership of you & your supvs was clear over the radio. 100s of officers were courageous during this incident. Thanks to the dozens of @HobokenPD officers on scene, as well as all Hudson ESU & SWAT Officers.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Excellent work by @HobokenPD Detectives & Uniformed officers last night, 923pm, arresting a 27 yr old male who resides in HHA. While at 310 Marshall Drive the male was caught with a loaded handgun & multiple drugs. He was taken off the streets before he was able to injure anyone.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Last night, @HobokenPD Detectives processed 2 individuals from @CityofHoboken , aged 19 & 20, for shooting high powered fireworks from the ground into apt. windows in Hoboken Housing Authority Area. They received arson, weapons and fireworks charges. Press release later today!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Congratulations @HobokenPD A/Captain John Orrico & Det. Lieut Edgardo Cruz @ecruz38 for their 27 and 25 years of service, ending today with successful retirements. Thank you for your service to @CityofHoboken and its residents, as well as to our officers and me! Enjoy & Be Well!
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Hoboken police chief: SantaCon will not be coming to town this year
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Thoughts & prayers to the 14 officers who went to work & tried to do their jobs yesterday w/ a duty to protect Capitol Hill & elected officials who were trying to run government. Time for all to condemn extremism & violence, & support & appreciate our officers who maintain order.
@thehill
The Hill
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Four dead and 52 arrested after chaos on Capitol Hill, at least 14 officers sustained injuries
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
As of 530pm, Only 4 city ordinance violations, 3 for drinking in public, 1 ABC Violation, & 1 arrest of a 23 yr old from Bayonne who was walking by the PATH Station smoking marj as he passed the officers. Not legal yet, and can't do that when legalized. 10 people hospitalized.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
Good job @HobokenPD Officers D. DiMartino & Grossi, last night 830pm, as a 35 yr old male was following people in the area. The officers found him in Columbus Park and found that he was a fugitive/wanted person from New York. The male was apprehended and is awaiting extradition,.
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Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
To all @HobokenPD employees, @CityofHoboken officials and residents, and all law enforcement officers and followers, please watch my 2020 Year in Review and my message to police officers and elected officials. Have a happy, healthy and safe 2021!!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Nice job @HobokenPD P.O. Barral. 1:45am this morning, Barral stopped a vehicle that had struck a parked vehicle @ 8th & Wash St. A 24 yr old male from Passaic was intoxicated & found to be more than double the legal limit. The male was arrested before hurting someone or himself.
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Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Between 1019am-530pm, @HobokenPD responded to 159 calls for service, a pace close to 540 for 24 hrs, greatly exceeding call volume for a ConEvent. Outstanding collaboration today by @HobokenPD @HobokenFire @HobokenOEM & @CityofHoboken Environmental Services & Transportation Dept.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
DWI Arrest 445am this morning. Good job @HobokenPD ESU P.O. Barbro who witnessed vehicle at a high rate of speed, thru stop signs on Madison St. Stopped the car on 15th St & found 32 yr old female behind wheel w/ open Corona. Arrested before she could hurt someone or herself!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
The @HobokenPD has committed to assisting JCPD with deployments during wake & funeral for Det. Seals. Those not assigned there will honor Det. Seals at his inspector's funeral. We also have stepped up security @ Jewish Centers & Schools in @CityofHoboken starting this morning.
@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
As we wake up the morning after, solemn thoughts of the loss of Det. Joseph Seals & his surviving family as well as @JCPoliceDept family. Condolences for 3 innocent lives taken & their families. Tough week ahead. @HobokenPD is there for Chief Kelly & JCPD & the Jewish Community.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Today is the start of Year 29 at the @HobokenPD . In 19 days I will join the rest of my Class in Retirement. They got a few years jump on me. I will never forget the blistering hot day being sworn-in outside of One Police Plaza on the day the HQ opened, and I will remember every
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
I can't thank @tmolta & the @HobokenVol_EMS enough for every thing that their VOLUNTEER EMS workers are doing to help save lives 24/7 and all of them continue to show in staffing close to 100%. The @HobokenPD commends them for their service to @CityofHoboken .
@Hoboken_EMS
Hoboken EMS & Volunteer Ambulance Corp
5 years
Please stay home for us. Thank you ❤️ 🚑.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Excellent work @HobokenPD Officers Barral, Campoverde & Allegretta. 1214am today, they stopped a vehicle at 120 Washington St due to loud music. 21 yr old driver from Teaneck was found to be DWI and was arrested & taken off the streets before he could injure someone or himself.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Hoboken crime declined in every category last year, police chief says
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Just addressed the net group of 40 @HobokenPD officers heading into the streets. Going to assess the City now. No arrests & no city ordinance summonses yet. Our goal is to preserve the quality of life in @CityofHoboken tonight and to keep everyone safe from any criminal behavior.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
Thanks @HobokenPD Officer Palladino who just shutdown Hoboken Smoke Shop at 614 Washington St. The shop which is non-essential as per @GovMurphy 's orders had some cans of soda on the floor & paper sign saying they were selling gloves & masks in an attempt to go around the order!
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
5 yrs ago yesterday, October 27th, 2014, former @CityofHoboken Mayor @dawnzimmernj appointed me to be the nxt Chief of Police. I immediately started working the following day in a transition period with Acting Chief Garcia. I appreciate the opportunity Mayor Zimmer gave every day.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
4 years
Top Cop In Hoboken Calls It A Career. Will Retire In July
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
7 years
Started the day with a great early morning meeting with our @HobokenPD Midnight Shift officers. We should all appreciate the work they do as we sleep at night, keeping the @CityofHoboken safe, and dealing with situations that we don't see during the day and evening. Thank you!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
Just received the yer to date crime stats for the 1st third of the yr. After 4 months, we have only had 26 Burglaries in @CityofHoboken , down from the 44 in the same period in 2018, meaning Burglaries are DOWN 40.9%!!! @HobokenPD is down in 10 categories, even in 3, up in NONE!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
I just received the 3/4 year statistics for @CityofHoboken . As of Sept 30th, crime is still down 28.0% compared to last year. year to date, we have had 551 crimes, down from 765 during the same time period last year. thank you to the men and women of the @HobokenPD !! @News12NJ
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
7 years
Final @CityofHoboken Leprecon numbers are in & the @HobokenPD would like to report that we responded to 386 calls for service which is down from 488 in 2017. 23 individuals were transported to hospitals, down from 28 last year. There were 4 Leprecon related arrests down from 11.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
YEAR TO DATE-@CityofHoboken Robbery rate is DOWN 80%. So far this yr there has only been 1 Robbery!. Last yr, we were up to 5 at this point. I always look to Robbery numbers (Theft by use of Force or Threat) to determine if our sts are safe. Thx @HobokenPD Uniforms & Detectives!.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
We already had a couple individuals summonsed for drinking in public on 11th St by Sgt. @W_Collins_ who was on his way into work his Noon to 4am shift. We also had an individual urinating behind police headquarters at 11am. Early starters. @HobokenPD will be out keeping the peace.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
6 years
Another package thief caught in the act last night at 1255am in the area of 6th & Clinton. Good work @HobokenPD Officers @milne327 & Gnassi who apprehended the @CityofHoboken male with a new air conditioner, another pkg, and crack cocaine.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
7 years
Merry Christmas to all of our @CityofHoboken residents & visitors who are celebrating the holiday this weekend. Thanks to all of our @HobokenPD officers out there today & tomorrow,thru the night,keeping it safe so we can enjoy the time with our families & can go to mass in peace.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
7 years
I would like to thank all @CityofHoboken bars & restaurants who are NOT participating in this unsanctioned SantaCon event today & whose businesses are hurt by this event. thank you to the 85+ liquor establishments who have NOT had ONE Tavern Complaint issued against them this yr.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
On this National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, let's thank all of the men and women who protect and serve our cities daily! @HobokenPD @FollowStevens @HCPOProsecutor @PAPD911 @NJSP @HudCoTweet @CityofHoboken @NJTransitPolice @HobokenPBA2 @HobokenPSOA2 @HudsonChiefs @NJSACOP
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
7 years
I am extremely proud of the work of the men and women of the @HobokenPD who handled possibly our busiest day in approx 5 years with absolute professionalism and dedication to their positions and to our @CityofHoboken residents and visitors.
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@KenFerrante
Chief Ken Ferrante, Ret.
5 years
The @HobokenPD just arrested a man who tried to attack man w/ large knife & OC Spray @ 4th & Willow & told the officers he was Covid19 Positive to try to get them to back away. After hearing how he knows he has it "odor of his stool",we knew it was futile attempt to evade police.
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