Crime & Safety
Hoboken Traffic Cop Kept Cool As People Cursed At Him: Chief
It's a tough job at a tough location. But a Hoboken traffic control officer impressed his chief with his ability to stay cool.
HOBOKEN, NJ — It’s a tough job at a tough location. But a Hoboken traffic control officer recently impressed his chief with his ability to stay cool as people cursed at him.
On Friday evening, Hoboken Police Chief Ken Ferrante posted the following message on Twitter:
“At tonight rush hour, I watched TCO Rodney Jeangellis for 10 mins at 4th & River, doing a great job at tough location. I saw 1 driver & 5 pedestrians use profanities at him as he successfully moved traffic. I ask for all to be more patient and please show more respect to others!”
Ferrante’s sentiments were echoed by the Hoboken Police Superior Officers Association, which wrote:
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“Truly one of the toughest, and thankless, jobs. I’m sure he will appreciate the recognition.”
Thank you for a great job by our @CityofHoboken Traffic Control Officers who are assigned to @HobokenPD . In the past 9 days, they dealt with WMBs, 495 project, schools opening and Italian Festival and did a great job moving traffic.
— Chief Ken Ferrante (@KenFerrante) September 8, 2018
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