East Windsor PBA Local #191

03/30/2026

After our previous post, many residents asked what our contract proposal actually included—so here it is.

At the most recent township meeting, our PBA President, Bryan Butchon, laid it out clearly: a fair and reasonable agreement with no clear justification for rejection. Our proposal includes real concessions such as a new step guide, specifically designed to save taxpayers money in the immediate future. Even with the proposed raises, our officers would rank just 6th in the county in overall pay.

This is not an excessive ask—it’s a responsible one that balances fiscal reality with the need to retain and support the officers who serve this community every day. We thank the council members for reviewing the materials provided and giving this proposal the attention it deserves.

Our community deserves full transparency. Watch, listen, and decide for yourself.

03/18/2026

Big thanks to Lea Kahn for putting a spotlight on our fight. Still no contract, but still standing strong.

It's back to the drawing board for East Windsor Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 191, which has been stymied in its efforts to reach a new contract

03/16/2026

A massage parlor in the same Mercer County shopping center as a family restaurant was a front for prostitution and illegal drugs, according to East Windsor police. FULL STORY 🔗 in the comments below.

03/12/2026

More great work from our members!

East Windsor cops uncover prostitution ring at EZ Health Spa, seize $10K and designer bags. Three employees charged. See how police shut down the spa.

03/07/2026

East Windsor police seize 40g of co***ne in cars near Ethel McKnight Elementary; suspect charged with distribution. Click for full story.

03/02/2026

🚨 PUBLIC NOTICE TO EAST WINDSOR RESIDENTS 🚨

For 15 MONTHS, the police officers of PBA 191 have worked without a contract. Protecting your families, answering your 911 calls, missing holidays with their own families, while township leadership refuses to reach an agreement.

At the same time, Mayor Janice Mironov ensured Township Administrator Joy Tozzi had a contract settled promptly with a respectable increase in salary.

Yes — leadership took care of leadership first.

Meanwhile, taxpayer dollars are believed to be sitting in township accounts collecting interest while the officers who actually safeguard this community are told to keep waiting.

Waiting while crime doesn’t wait.
Waiting while inflation doesn’t wait.
Waiting while the people risking their lives every day are treated like a budget inconvenience.

This is no longer about negotiations.
This is about priorities.

👉 Prioritizing bureaucracy over public safety.
👉 Prioritizing administrators over police officers.
👉 Prioritizing silence over fairness.

The officers of PBA 191 have shown up for this town every single day.

Now we are asking the community to ask township leadership one simple question:

Why has East Windsor’s police department been left without a contract for over a year while others get taken care of?

We are ready to negotiate TODAY.
The delay is not coming from us.

East Windsor deserves transparency.
East Windsor deserves accountability.
East Windsor deserves leaders who stand with the officers who stand for them.

03/01/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Lieutenant John Tate, a dedicated public servant, respected leader, and mentor to countless officers.

Lt. Tate proudly served the Seaside Heights community until 2003, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant after a distinguished career in law enforcement. His commitment to the profession continued as an instructor at the Ocean County Police Academy, where he became a renowned and respected instructor. Many of our agency’s officers had the privilege of learning from him and were shaped by his knowledge, leadership, and passion for policing.

His legacy lives on through the officers he trained, the values he instilled, and the example he set both in uniform and in the classroom.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the honor of knowing and serving alongside him. Rest in peace, Lieutenant Tate. Your service and impact will never be forgotten.

02/03/2026

💙 Supporting Autism Acceptance Month, one shirt at a time 💙
Our PBA is selling these shirts to help spread awareness, acceptance, and inclusion.
👕 $30 each
🗓 Orders due February 16th
📍 Pickup will be in person at the East Windsor Police Department
⏰ Daytime and nighttime pickup dates/times will be posted soon
💵 Payment: cash or check due at pickup
✨ A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks
Thank you for supporting a cause that truly matters ♾️✨

👉 Order here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaPQTEimDWZcYeuG51THyxHm-NwUTEs3aYr76B4HoBaUEq7w/viewform

01/23/2026

The East Windsor PBA 191 would like to congratulate Officers Steven Cassidy and Francis Rodriguez on their accomplishment of graduating from the Mercer County Police Academy. Very soon, these two Officers will be sworn into PBA 191 where they’ll be taught the importance of serving this wonderful community and sacrificing for our residents. Welcome Gentlemen, we couldn’t be more proud to have you!

Unfortunately, as it currently stands, the additions of Officers Cassidy and Rodriguez only bring the total number of able-bodied police officers in East Windsor to 42. For reference, in 2009 East Windsor had 49 police officers—despite having significantly fewer residents and fewer emergency calls for service. This deterioration of staffing has led to consistent overtime, placing an unnecessary burden on taxpayers and increasing the risk of officer burnout.

East Windsor PBA 191 acknowledges the recent progress, but urges Township Officials and Mayor Mironov to finally address staffing needs in full. Partial fixes and incremental hiring will not sustain the level of service our residents expect and deserve.

01/05/2026

Secure your spot now, register at https://sigsaueracademy.com/courses/sig-sauer-p365-lemil

The East Windsor Police Department is excited to host the SIG SAUER P365 Armorer Course on February 27, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Space is limited and expected to fill quickly. To secure your spot, please register at https://sigsaueracademy.com/courses/sig-sauer-p365-lemil

12/25/2025

Proud to partner with Kids Preferred and RISE to make this holiday season special for all of our kids. 🎁

Thankful for this community and the chance to give back. 💙 We hope you all have a blessed and peaceful Christmas!!