FLPD Represent at Special Olympics Motorcycle Skills Competition

Written by Fort Lee Police Chief Keith Bendul

On Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 the Fort Lee Police Department’s Motorcycle Officers participated in the Special Olympics New Jersey Motorcycle Skills and Competition at Willowbrook Mall.  Officers and civilians from the New Jersey & New York area competed in various events throughout the day.  The competition allows motor officers to maintain critical skills used each day as they conduct escorts and traffic enforcement details. The competition also raises money for charity, the Special Olympics of New Jersey.  

Special Olympics of New Jersey is not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing pride into the lives of all involved. They provided sports training and athletic competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The Fort Lee Police Department participates in many of the annual events conducted by Special Olympics of New Jersey.

The Fort Lee Police Department was represented by Sergeant Ricky Mirkovic, Officer Peter Lacovara, Officer Alejandro Lorenzo, Officer George Koutroubinis and Officer Richard Rochford.  The Fort Lee Officers placed in all five events.

• Officer Alejandro Lorenzo  - 1st place in the Motor Officer Novice Division
• Officer George Koutroubinis – 2nd place in the Motor Officer Expert Division
• Officer George Koutroubinis – 2nd place in the Slow Ride event
• Officer George Koutroubinis and East Rutherford Officer Brian Mantague – 2nd place in the Tandem Ride
• Officer Richard Rochford – 2nd place in the Challenge Ride

While we are very proud of the participating officers, we are prouder to support this worthy cause and organization.

These challenging courses are conducted by members of the NJ Police Motorcycle Officers Training Association.