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Bicyclist Fatally Struck in Harrison NJ: Joint Investigation Underway accident fatality harrison nj harrison police harrison police department new jersey state police route 280 state police Aug 29, 2023

A somber mood envelops the town of Harrison following a tragic accident on Sunday, August 27, 2023, where a bicyclist was fatally struck by a car. The incident occurred at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and the on-ramp to Route 280 East.

Initial reports suggest that the driver of the vehicle...

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Harrison Police Junior Police Academy: A Week of Learning and Growth 9/11 memorial harrison junior police academy harrison nj hudson county prosecutor hudson county swat team new jersey state police newark nj police newark police mounted unit state police state police helicopter Jul 29, 2023

The week of July 24, 2023, marked an important milestone for the Harrison Police Department as they hosted the Junior Police Academy. This program, which has a rich history across the nation, aims to foster community responsibility among young citizens and public servants. The Junior Police...

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Good News: South Dakota Troopers Honor Harrison Student editor kevin canessa harrison police harrison police department jersey journal kevin canessa new jersey state police newspaper writer kevin canessa oliber pereyra south dakota highway patrol south dakotal superintendent's life saver award the observer newspaper Apr 26, 2022

Harrison, New Jersey is over 1500 miles from the headquarters of the South Dakota Highway Patrol.  The distance did not keep the South Dakota Highway Patrol officers from making the trip to honor a resident for his heroic deeds. 

Last September (2021), three members of the South Dakota...

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