Hero Police Lieutenant 'A Leader, An Educator — And A Friend'

BRICK, NJ — New Jersey’s first responders work tirelessly to protect and serve their communities. That’s why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight EMTs, firefighters and police officers who go the extra mile.

This submission comes from Tim Horn, who nominated Joseph Pacitti of Brick.

If you know a hero who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate a first responder for a chance to be featured in our Heroes Who Serve series!

What is the hero’s name?

Joseph Pacitti

How do you know the first responder?

Lt. Pacitti helped me by giving me a ride when my car broke down!

Tell us about the first responder and how they serve the community

Lt. Pacitti is the finest Brick police officer out there! He’s a leader, an educator, and a friend.

What three words best describe the first responder?

Hero.

We’re fortunate in New Jersey to have first responders like Joseph Pacitti working tirelessly to keep us safe. If you know a local hero who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate a local hero to be featured on Patch.

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