See Shows Of Support For Cops In The Caldwells During Outbreak

CALDWELLS, NJ — The Caldwells have been pitching in to show their local police departments their appreciation as the coronavirus crisis unfolds.

Here are a few recent shows of support seen in Caldwell, North Caldwell and West Caldwell.

CALDWELL

The Rotary Club of the Caldwells dropped off some snack baskets for officers earlier this week. And last month, the Caldwell Police Foundation presented Chief James Bongiorno of the Caldwell Police Department with personal protective equipment that included masks and bio-hazard gear.

Another heartwarming gift – a shipment of yummy cookies – came via the Washington Daisy First Grade Troop, along with Susie Bruch, Linda Leddy, the Ryan Family, Terri Kinsella, the Drangool Family and Francesca Stadtman.

NORTH CALDWELL

Last month, the Cloverleaf Tavern donated a much-appreciated lunch to the North Caldwell Police Department.

“We would also like to give praise to all the other restaurants and individual donors that have provided our officers with lunches during these tough times,” police wrote.

Another inspiring donation came from Logan Goldstein, a 12-year-old local resident who took it upon herself to raise money for her Bat Mitvah project to help health care workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

And earlier this week, the NCPD got an “awesome” donation of cop-inspired protective masks via Deana Crisso Sroka.

WEST CALDWELL

The West Caldwell Police Department has also seen a big show of support, such as a donation of snack baskets from the Rotary Club of the Caldwells.

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