This is exactly one of MANY MANY reasons I will not be voting for Polhemus. He is so out of touch with the communities he represents and how he allocates money for the department. I know this from an insider perspective.

Polhemus needs to go!

I know this is about Sheriffs, but I believe we have one of these double dippers on the Brick Town Council - Domenick Brando. He receives an over $70,000 disability pension since approx. 9/2006 after being a South Hackensack Twp Police Officer for only 12 years before an accident injured his spine. Now he's gone from being a health and safety coordinator for the BTMUA to a Councilperson..... same old, same old...

Interesting.....always Law Enforcement singled out.
I know a retired teacher getting great pension, free health care, soc security, works a four month seasonal job she gets laid off from every year and collects unemplyement checks....Not making this up...TRUE

the enemy is among us

Honestly what dies he do at work beside have lunch and nap.

It doesn't matter whether the examples are different or not! The fact that ANY of this nonsense goes on (and is allowed) is nothing short of a crime. Doesn't matter who it is. NOTHING WILL CHANGE IF WE THE PEOPLE DON'T DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. We have become so complacent...We forget what actually had to happen for the United States to even exist or to abolish slavery, or for women to vote or to end segregation. It's the only way.

Larry teachers and cops aren't held to the same standards teacher's teach cops take an oath and are supposed to have our best interest at heart and protect us. It doesn't sound like protect & serving, unless it's protecting there wallets and serving themselves.

Teachers and cops aren't the only problem. I agree with them having to pay into their benefits but why are they the only ones targeted. Yes sacrifices need to be made but they need to be made across the board. Why do teachers, firefighters, and cops have to sacrifice yet we have judges getting raises and governers walking away from their term with a $200k/yr pension and other benefits for the rest of their lives, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Why is that ok?

Its a problem across the board no matter what job you hold that the taxpayers are responsible for. I think the fact that there are 51 in this sector alone shines a very bright light on the problem. Who knows where else it is rampant. Now lets start exposing the others who do the same and get some outrage built up.

I agree but I think there's more to it than exposing the others. All of this is public knowledge. It's about standing and saying WHAT'S HAPPENING IS WRONG! Everyone wants to give kudos to Christie for his "no nonsense" attitude but he is only "no nonsense" with a select few. That's like being parents to three children and telling two of them that, "Money is tight and we need to cut back, so we can't afford to pay for your college," and then turning around and sending the other one to Princeton. It's not ethical.

What I don't understand is why are we paying out pensions to people who haven't yet reached a reasonable retirement age....say 65?

Ill tell you why Nancy, because the PBA is very powerful. I hate it when cops go after teachers they dont make half what a cop is making these days. Teachers have four year degrees or better yet all that is required to become a policeman is a GED.

NEWS FLASH----It was going on way before Christie came in. I know this for a fact!!! I have an immediate family member who was on the police force for many years, retired, collects a pension, and a large salary for employment at the prosecutors office, and has been like that for more then 10 years. I absolutely hate the fact that my family would that. It's disgusting!!

I would not be so quick to criticze the police about their retirement age. As someone who served in the military, I can tell you it is unrealistic to have a 60 plus year old soldier fighting fighting in the battlefield. I cannot see a 60 plus year old police officer having to contend with a 21 year old in a scuffle or footchase. Hopefully you see how unrealistic that is, and I am thankful for them everyday that they put their lives on the line for us.
As far as the four year degrees go, answer me this: Will having a BS/BA in Education, Psychology, Science, etc., help when you are fighting with a drug dealer? How about having to decide whether or not to shoot someone who has a gun? How about giving CPR to someone? As a soldier, deciding how to engage the enemy? How about parachuting in to a hot zone under enemy fire?
I recommend to you that you watch the news, read articles when it comes to what these men and women in uniform do and deal with before reducing their works to age and salary issues. I submit to you that if you feel you can do better for less, then put your money where your mouth is and sign up.

Im not questioning age or skills of any profession oldsoldier. I am merely point out some of differences between two professions at the point of entry level. I know that you dont walk on the job having all those skills on day one. I do have to disagree with you on one point, I believe having a education does make a better policeman or solider. If I find myself in a foxhole with somebody else I want him/her to be not only seasoned in combat but also educated.

County pigs at it again. @noyb.... Watch what you wish for? There is a lot of educated idiots in this world.

For this to occur when so many people don't even have one job opportunity is inconscionable. IMO these two old farts need to roll over and do volunteer work if they need to get out of the house.

PS Thank you Patch for informing my vote.