“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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]]>The owners of Summit Nutritionals International, of Lebanon, were formally thanked for the donation April 14 with a short ceremony at the Hamilton Street headquarters of the department’s Community Relations Bureau.
The donors, Dr. Cesar DePaço and his wife, Deanna Paovani-DePaço, are no strangers to helping out police departments. They’ve made their name in police philanthropy through the donation of about 150 K-9s to departments in the United States and Europe.
They’ve also donated fully equipped vehicles, guns, ammunition, and bullet-proof vests, Dr. DePaço said.
The Franklin connection was made through Officer Malcolm Belvin, a member of the bicycle unit, who approached Dr. DePaço about a donation.
It didn’t hurt that Deanna Paovani-DePaço spent her early years in the township.
DePaço said he was spurred in 2013 to start donating to police departments because of his “love and respect for law enforcement. That’s all.”
“We recognize the challenges that everyone experiences on a daily basis, from the minute they get out of bed to the minute they go to sleep,” Deanna Depaço said. “So the extra support that the law enforcement aspect can receive helps emotionally, helps physically and it helps the community as well.”
“There’s too much backlash and harsh treatment and negative perspective on law enforcement today, even several years ago, and we just hope to open up the realm of thinking that police are good, community is good, the two can work together,” she said.
Public Safety Director Quovella Spruill said that donations such as the DePaços made tell officers that they are being appreciated.
“I believe when we get attention like this, when we get support from benefactors, they realize that the work they are doing is not going unnoticed,” she said. “That’s the best feeling, when you’re recognized. I can praise them all day long, but when it comes from outside, I think it’s extra-special, it means more to them.”
“We love to see the expressions and the feelings,” Deanna DePaço said. “Some of these guys and women … sometimes I’m sure it’s hard to get out of bed. If everyone feels and knows and tangibly sees there are people who have their back, it helps everyone carry on.”
Spruill said the department’s budget is primarily eaten up by salaries, so there isn’t a lot of extra money to buy things such as specially made bicycles for police work.
Those are the departments the DePaços want to work with , Cesar DePaço said.
“We don’t donate to police departments that have budgets to get whatever they want,” he said. “We like to help police departments, like Franklin Township, that need help and may not have the budget for it.”
Spruill said the bicycle patrols help the officers look more relatable to residents. And, she said, they’re not as intimidating as officers rolling up in a police car.
“You see officers in a police car, you think, oh, they’re going to take me away,” she said. “You see officers on a bike, well, they can’t put you on a bike …”
Two of the specially outfitted bikes – complete with flashing red and white lights and sirens – have been delivered, with two more on the way.
Although its began several years ago patrolling primarily Hamilton Street, the bicycle squad now rides throughout the township.
2021 Caesar DePaço
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]]>SOMERSET, NJ – It was a day of giving at the Franklin Township Police Department’s community relations bureau as the department accepted a donation of four new police bicycles and then gave out gift baskets to winners of its college sweepstakes.
The bicycles were donated by Caesar DePaço and his wife Deanna Paovani-DePaço of Summit Nutritionals International, Inc. The couple has donated everything from police bikes and motorcycles to funding over 150 K-9 units in New Jersey, Florida, France, Portugal and will soon expand to Brazil.
“All the equipment that police departments need and if they don’t have a budget in order to get those items, that’s when we step in,” said DePaço. “We like to help police departments like Franklin Township.”
The almost $8,000 donation supplied by the couple will give the department’s bicycle unit the equipment they need to continue Public Safety Director Quovella Spruill’s effort to bring community-based policing practices to Franklin.
“It makes them more visible, it puts the officers down on their level,” she said. “They’re not in a police car, where people associate the police car with oh they’re going to throw us in the back and arrest us.’”
Spruill said the bicycle program has been a hit with both the officers and the community, with residents noticing when technical issues with the two old bikes they relied on kept officers from riding around town.
“When we weren’t doing it for a few weeks … people started noticing. We were getting reports, things like ‘We haven’t seen the bike patrol,’” said Spruill.
Officer Kenneth Reid, one of the members of the FTPD bike patrol, said that when they first started riding around town, people would do a double-take.
“People started to love our presence … they see us on every angle. We ride to businesses, to homeowners, we ride here (Hamilton Street) and to the 55 and older communities,” he said. “We ride everywhere and there’s something when people go out there and see you, when the community sees you out there on your bike, it’s just different.”
Paovani-DePaço said that the pair donated to Franklin to lend extra support to the town’s officers.
“There are challenges across the board, so the extra support that the law enforcement aspects can receive helps emotionally, helps physically, helps mentally, and it helps the community as well,” she said.
The FTPD also gave out gift baskets to college-bound Franklin students who won the department’s sweepstakes aimed at providing them with items that help them as they make the leap to university. The department received donations that they thought could be useful for teenagers and young adults going to school, so they put the word out and presented the winners with their gifts today.
2021 Caesar DePaço
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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.
2021 Caesar DePaço
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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.
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.
2021 Caesar DePaço
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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.
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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.
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Hillsborough Township Police Department thanks Caesar DePaço of Summit Nutritionals International
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O departamento de Polícia de Deptford Township, no estado norte-americano de New Jersey, reconheceu recentemente o empresário português Caesar DePaço com a atribuição simbólica do título ‘Agente Honorário.”
DePaço recebeu a distinção em reconhecimento ao apoio de longa data que demonstra a causas ligadas às forças de segurança pública, incluindo a Polícia de Deptford Township, fundada em 1693 e localizada no condado de Gloucester.
Caesar DePaço junta assim mais este título de ‘Agente Honorário’ a vários outros atribuídos pelos mais diversos departamentos, nomeadamente os de Beachwood, Daytona Beach, Flagler County, Deland, Linwood, Peapack-Gladstone, Point Pleasant Beach, Bristol County, Holmdel, Morris County, etc.
O apoio de DePaço e família manifesta-se sobretudo na entrega de donativos que melhoram as condições de trabalho dos agentes da lei e da ordem.
Original Article Link: https://lusoamericano.com/caesar-depaco-reconhecido-por-departamento-de-policia-em-new-jersey/
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