Zen Warrior Counseling Center, LLC

07/08/2025

Zen Warrior Counseling Center, LLC sends their deepest condolences to the Lakewood Police Department and Lakewood FMBA #380 on the loss of their Brother.

**In Memoriam**

Today, the Lakewood Police Department mourns the loss of retired Lieutenant Robert DeSimone #225.

Lt. DeSimone was hired in August 1992, beginning his journey as one of eight recruits in Ocean County Police Academy Class 59. He dedicated his career to serving our community, starting in the patrol division and advancing through the ranks over the years.

In 2000, he joined the Special Response Team, eventually becoming the team commander. He was promoted to sergeant in 2010, working with homeland security, and later to lieutenant in 2016. After 25 years of dedicated service, Lt. DeSimone retired on December 29, 2017.

As a department and community, we are deeply saddened by this loss. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Lt. DeSimone #225. You will be missed.

06/26/2025

Reminder for this week. It’s your time now! And so it is.

06/26/2025

Retired Bloomfield Sergeant Robert Miller's son, Mark Miller, a Roseland police officer, was recently in a horrific traffic accident resulting in several severe injuries. He is facing a long road to recovery, so our Blue family is humbling asking for your support and join us at in Bloomfield to assist with Mark's expenses to recovery and rehabilitation. Even if it's to stop in and say hello, we would greatly appreciate any love and support that you can show my son. 💙🙏💙🙏

06/21/2025

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06/20/2025

Don’t knock it until you have tried it.

06/19/2025

ACTION REQUIRED! New Jersey Residents: Contact your state legislators & urge them to pass the "Craig Tiger Act" (NJ A5792) to support requiring EACH COUNTY to have a crisis intervention program to provide debriefing and counseling for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and dispatchers who have experienced a critical/traumatic incident.

We urge all NJ residents to take action. With the nature of their work, first responders are among the highest risk population for experiencing mental health issues... and they deserve our support for all they do!

Thank you to all our member groups who are working and have worked in the past to bring the Tiger Act to fruition, including the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association and the Arizona Police Association, in the state where the act originated. The NJ State PBA, our largest member group, recognizes the critical importance of access to mental health services and is currently fighting to get this bill passed. NJ residents can join the fight!

Here is the link to where you can read more on the Craig Tiger Act:https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A6000/5792_R1.PDF

Here is the NJ legislative roster: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster

UPDATED: The newest version of the bill is A5792, which is the version that will be moving forward

06/16/2025

First responders carry significant burdens at work. Life unfolds at home. Support is available.