[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 35 (Thursday, March 15, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E367]
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      CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES POLICE CHIEF JAMES T. MALETTO

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 15, 2001

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of James T. 
Maletto, retiring Chief of Police in West Long Branch, N.J. Over the 
last nearly four decades, Chief Maletto has made tremendous 
contributions to our community through his commitment to law 
enforcement in this part of New Jersy's 12th Congressional District.
  James Maletto's distinguished career with the West Long Branch police 
department began in 1964, following his honorable discharge from the 
army one year earlier, when Jim was made a Special Police Officer. 
Shortly after being promoted to the rank of Sergeant, James, in an act 
of bravery befitting his office, helped to thwart a May 1972 armed 
robbery at a local gas station. After wounding one of the perpetrators 
in a shoot-out and aiding in the successful apprehension of the 
robbers, Sgt. Maletto received an official Commendation from West Long 
Branch's mayor, Henry Shaeen, in addition to being awarded the title of 
Man of the Year by the West Long Branch Chamber of Commerce, and a 
medal and citation for bravery by P.B.A. Local 141.
  After being promoted to Sergeant and then to Lieutenant in 1985, 
James became Chief of the West Long Branch Police Department in 1991. 
During his tenure as the town's top law enforcement official, Chief 
Maletto supervised the institution of West Long Branch's D.A.R.E., 
Bike, and Explorer programs. Chief Maletto's tenure also saw the hiring 
of his department's first female officer.
  Chief Maletto's other positions and accomplishments have included 
membership in West Long Branch's Fire Company No. 2, presidency of the 
P.B.A. Local No. 141, membership in the International and New Jersey 
state chiefs associations, as well as service as Regional 
Representative of the New Jersey Traffic Officers Association. Chief 
Maletto's efforts were also instrumental in the Court sanctioning of 
the Radar Unit as a reliable tool for gauging motor vehicle speeds.
  James Maletto is truly a great asset to both Central New Jersey and 
our nation. I urge all my colleagues to join me today in recognizing 
his thirty-six years of dedication to law enforcement and in 
congratulating him on his upcoming retirement.

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