The Glendale Civilian Observation Patrol ( GCOP ) of the 104th Police Precinct met to swear in some members, discuss finances and lay out its plans for upcoming holiday events on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Shops at Atlas Park . State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. even made an appearance to swear in members who were absent over the summer.

Among the typical issues discussed at the general meeting, a new problem with the organization’s uniforms arose. The typical supplier, Jo-Paul’s Enterprises in Jamaica Bay, of the unique patches that sit above the police patch imports their materials from China. Due to tariffs from President Donald Trump’s administration, the business is no longer able to afford the import, and so new members, like Michael Persuade, will have to wait before receiving

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