NorthJersey.com: New program to change how Wayne police respond to mental health calls
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne police are honoring the life of retired Officer Gloria Hinderlong, Badge 41. The 87-year-old, who died on March 19, served as the Wayne Police Department’s first female officer.
New program to change how Wayne police respond to mental health calls
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