Keynote speaker is William F. Sweeney Jr., Philadelphia FBI Special Agent in Charge
On Tuesday, April 5, the Jewish Community Relations Council, in partnership with the South Jersey Men's Club is hosting its annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Award Program.
The Jewish community honors those serving in local, state and federal law enforcement in Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties who lead the fight against crimes of bias and hatred while promoting better relations between all people.
The first Law Breakfast was in 1996. The partners and/or co-sponsors for 2016 are the South Jersey Men's Club, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern New Jersey, the Anti-Defamation League, Shomrim of the Delaware Valley, Office of the Sheriff of Camden County, the Police Chiefs Associations of Camden, Gloucester, and Burlington Counties, and the Detectives Association of Burlington and Camden Counties.
The April 5 event begins at 8:30 a.m. at Temple Emanuel, 1101 Springdale Road in Cherry Hill, at the corner of Kresson Road. Admission and breakfast with reservations; $12 at the door. For information or to reserve a table email lawbreakfast@jfedsnj.org. Online reservations at www.jcrcsnj.org.
The keynote speaker will be William F. Sweeney Jr., Philadelphia FBI Special Agent in Charge. Sweeney most recently served as the special agent in charge of the Counter- terrorism Division of the New York Field Office, where he oversaw all FBI counter terrorism investigations and operations.
The 2016 Honoree will be John J. Hoffman, former Acting N.J. Attorney General. Hoffman is being recognized for his outstanding dedication, leadership, and professionalism while working to provide a safe environment for all citizens regardless of their race, religion, or ethnic background. He has made strides to promote multi-cultural understanding, cooperation and harmony.
Proceeds benefit the Goodwin Holocaust Museum and Education Center and the Hero Scholarship Fund.
This item submitted by the Jewish Community Relations Council.