Bloomfield Police Department Releases 2015 'Cop Cards'

“I’ll trade you two 2015 Ford Interceptor cards for a mint-condition, 1996 Tony Servedio.”

The Bloomfield Police Department is continuing one of its most unique public relations efforts – the “Cop Card” program – with a new series of trading cards for 2015.

The baseball-card-style giveaways each feature an individual BPD officer or iconic police image, such as the department’s current patrol car, the Ford Interceptor.

Students (grade K-6) in the Bloomfield Public Elementary School District and St. Thomas School who collect the most cards in the set are eligible to win prizes, including a bicycle and helmet, a sling backpack and a PBA notepad and pen.

Prize lists and contest rules are available at participating schools.

Officers began handing out their Cop Cards on Wednesday. Each one has an individual local business sponsor, which will also be handing out cards to eligible children.

According to a release, police hope that the cards will help build new relationships with Bloomfield residents and children.

Police Director Samuel DeMaio commended the hard work of the program’s coordinator, Officer Ian Brundage.

“I am looking forward to building upon our relationship with the Board of Education through the use of the cards,” DeMaio stated in a release. “This program is an excellent way for the children of our community to get to know our officers and hopefully aspire to be police officers themselves as they progress through their education. The children participating in the program are the future of our township and hopefully the future of our police department.”

Participating businesses include: Brookdale Shoprite, Bloomfield Police Headquarters, 7-Eleven, Accredited Insurance Group, Advance Auto Parts, Ajar Auto Body Inc., David DeLuco Allstate Agency, Black & White Taxi Co., Bella Pizza Restaurant & Pizzeria, Bloomfield Health Foods, Bloomfield Pipe & Convenience, Brookdale Pet Center, Casserole Bistro, Chalet Coffee Shop, Dr. Michael Sutton, Dr. Paul A Sutton, NJ Fitness Factory, Gencarelli’s Bakery, Golden Land Jewelers, Grill Master, Havana Restaurant, Holsten’s Brookdale Confectionary, Hot Bagels Abroad, IHOP Restaurant, Italia Pizzeria & Restaurant, Jerry’s Broad Street Deli, Jersey Fitness, Lenny & John’s Subs, Man Hing Restaurant, Mastriano’s Quality Market, Monica’s Hair, Nailz Hand and Foot Spa, Nevada Diner Restaurant, New Way Quick Stop, Norton Travel Network, Parkside Pizzeria / Casa Turano, Prime Time Pizzeria & Restaurant, Quick Check, Remax Health & Beauty, Roxy Florist, Salon Gossip, Stamna Greek Taverna, Starlight Tuxedo, State Street Grill, STS Tire & Auto Center, Studio J, Subway Restaurant, Sunoco A-Plus, Super Value Convenience, Sushi You, Tapia Maintenance (Frankie’s Car Wash), Terry Drugs, The Pit BBQ, Town Pub Family Restaurant, Vinnie’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, Violante’s Meat Market.

Photo 1: Bloomfield Police Officer Ian Brundage poses with his daughter for his 2015 Cop Card.

Photo 2: Bloomfield Police Sgt. Anthony Servedio poses with his sons for his 1996 and 2015 Cop Cards.

Photo 3: This Bloomfield Police Department car is one of the featured Cop Cards for 2015.

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