“Each excelled in the program and are excited to engage the Hillsborough community in their new roles later this summer,” McMahon said.
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Supporter Donates Motorcycles to Begin New Unit for Hillsborough Police Department
The Hillsborough Police Department announced the addition of a new motorcycle unit. The two new Harley Davidson FLHTP motorcycles are fully outfitted with emergency lights and equipment for police use.
“We are excited to start this new unit which will be a major contribution to many community policing initiatives going forward.” Chief Michael McMahon said in a statement provided by the township.
The department has initially selected two highly qualified officers to launch the program.
Detective Christopher Giraldi and Patrolman Thomas Gurba are highly qualified and experienced riders. Both recently completed and graduated from an advanced police motor school in order to sharpen their skills for this new endeavor, according to the statement.
This new unit was made possible by the generosity of Dr. Cesar DePaço, a longtime supporter of law enforcement who has made numerous donations of K-9s and equipment to police departments across the country, according to the statement. Hillsborough was the very first department that DePaço had donated to for the purchase of a K-9 in 2012. Since that time he has gone on to donate 144 K-9s, numerous K-9 vehicles and equipment to police departments across this country, according to the statement.
Hillsborough is once again the first police department that DePaço has chosen for this $60,000 donation for the purchase of new motorcycles and related equipment.
“The generosity and support that Dr. DePaço and his family have shown to the Hillsborough Police Department over the years is overwhelming and truly appreciated, especially in these unprecedented times. We value his friendship and continued support,” McMahon said in the statement.
“As always, Hillsborough Township is very appreciative of the ongoing support of Dr. DePaço and his family. We look forward to having our new motorcycle unit as part of our community policing,” Mayor Shawn Lipani said in the statement.
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Read MoreTOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES DONATION FOR MOTORCYCLE UNIT
The Hillsborough Police Department is proud to announce the addition of a new Motorcycle Unit. The two new Harley Davidson FLHTP Motorcycles are fully outfitted with emergency lights and equipment for police use. “We are excited to start this new unit which will be a major contribution to many community policing initiatives going forward.” Chief McMahon stated.
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The department has initially selected two highly qualified and experienced officers to launch the program. Detective Christopher Giraldi and Patrolman Thomas Gurba recently completed and graduated from an advanced police motor school in order to sharpen their skills for this new endeavor. Both excelled in the program and are excited to engage the Hillsborough community in their new roles later this summer.
This new unit was made possible by the generosity of Dr. Cesar DePaço. Dr. DePaço is a longtime supporter of law enforcement and has made numerous donations of K-9’s and equipment to police departments across this country. Hillsborough Township was the very first department that Dr. DePaço had donated to for the purchase of a K-9 in 2012. Since that time he has gone on to donate 144 K-9s, numerous K-9 vehicles and equipment to police departments across this country including Hillsborough.
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Hillsborough Township is once again the first police department that Dr. DePaço has chosen for this $60,000 donation for the purchase of new motorcycles and related equipment. “The generosity and support that Dr. DePaço and his family have shown to the Hillsborough Police Department over the years is overwhelming and truly appreciated, especially in these unprecedented times. We value his friendship and continued support,” Chief McMahon added.
“As always, Hillsborough Township is very appreciative of the ongoing support of Dr. DePaço and his family. We look forward to having our new motorcycle unit as part of our community policing.” concluded Mayor Shawn Lipani.
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Read MoreDonor Gifts Hillsborough Police with 2 New Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – The township Police Department has created a new Motorcycle Unit, with two new Harley Davidson FLHTP
Motorcycles on order, purchased with a $60,000 donation from Dr. Cesar DePaço.
DePaço, a Somerset County resident, is a longtime supporter of law enforcement and has made numerous donations of K-9’s and equipment to police departments across this country. Hillsborough Township was the very first department to receive a donation from DePaço to purchase a K-9 in 2012.
Since that time he has gone on to donate 144 K-9s, numerous K-9 vehicles and equipment to police departments across this country including Hillsborough.
Hillsborough Police are the first department to receive a donation from DePaço for the purchase of motorcycles.
“The generosity and support that Dr. DePaço and his family have shown to the Hillsborough Police Department over the years is overwhelming and truly appreciated, especially in these unprecedented times. We value his friendship and continued support,” said Police Chief Michael McMahon.
“As always, Hillsborough Township is very appreciative of the ongoing support of Dr. DePaço and his family. We look forward to having our new motorcycle unit as part of our community policing.” added Mayor Shawn Lipani.
The motorcycles will be fully outfitted with emergency lights and equipment for police use. “We are excited to start this new unit which will be a major contribution to many community policing initiatives going forward,” McMahon added.
The department has initially selected Detective Christopher Giraldi and Patrolman Thomas Gurba for the Motorcycle unit. McMahon describe them as highly qualified and experienced riders.
Both recently completed and graduated from an advanced police motor school in order to sharpen their skills for this new endeavor, according to the chief.
Doctor Who Donated K-9 to Deptford Police Earns Honor
Officer Adam Ziegler knew that old and retired police dogs needed to be replaced, so he began to do some research about K-9 donations in 2019. Through another officer, he found out about someone who makes frequent donations of funds and equipment to the Deptford police, Dr. Cesar DePaço.
“I would say 10 minutes after contacting him, he had his liaison officer contact me and speak on his behalf,” said Zeigler. “I provided him with a long interview over the phone and told him a little bit about Deptford.”
DePaço, a Portuguese immigrant who now resides in North Jersey, decided on a K-9 donation, which Zeigler requested on behalf of another officer.
To test and select the new, donated K-9, Zeigler drove to West Virginia in October of 2019 and settled on a canine named Pelo that DePaço then purchased.
“We got the approval from the mayor and council who were on board with all of this to present him with a plaque of appreciation,’ Zeigler noted.
To prepare for the demands of policing, Pelo went to K-9 school in January 2020 and graduated in July with his handler, Officer Ryan Osmola. Because of his donation, DePaço was named an honorary Deptford K-9 officer last month, a delay caused by COVID.
“We were the 99th dog that he purchased for police departments not only in New Jersey but around the country and all over the world,” explained Zeigler.
While most of the doctor’s donations have been police dogs, he has also provided police with rifles, motorcycles, SWAT and tactical bands and funds.
A dog owner himself, DePaço has a love for canines.
“I spoke with him several times, however, it wasn’t until I talked to him in person that made me realize that he wants absolutely nothing in return,” Zeigler said. “He won’t ever ask for favors in return; he just simply does it out of the love for making sure police departments are properly funded.”
In addition to the plaque, DePaço received a shadowbox with the collar Pelo wore during training, as well as police and wallet badges.
