December 5, 2013
3rd Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner
On Thursday, December 5, 2013, more than 150 people came together at the Hyatt Morristown for Peace Islands Institute’s 3rd Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner, honoring those who work tirelessly to protect and serve the citizens of New Jersey.
Thomas Masters of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Air Marshal Service served as master of ceremonies. Edward Dickson, Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, gave the keynote address.
Honorees
- Anthony P. Kearns, Hunterdon County Prosecutor
- Michael Saudino, Bergen County Sheriff
- Dennis Carletta, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of New Jersey
- Philip Frigm, Supervisory Special Agent, FBI Newark
- Drew Lieb, Deputy Director, New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
- New Jersey State Troopers James Hearne and Ruben Benavidez
Director Dickson presented the award to Deputy Director Lieb, and Tom Eicher, Chief of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, presented the award to Dennis Carletta.
Adapted from Peace Islands Institute’s original 2013 report.