Detective Lieutenant Nevin J. Mattessich

Nevin began his law enforcement career in 2000, after graduating from Caldwell College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and completing the Cape May County Police Academy. As a patrolman in Franklin Borough, Nevin has earned numerous awards and achievements including recognition by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers for his efforts in enforcing our drunk driving laws and ensuring the safety of our citizens. In 2003 Nevin was chosen in competitive testing for the position of Detective. As a Detective Nevin and his fellow officers conducted numerous investigations and enforcement actions making hundreds of narcotic arrests, forfeitures and seizures ensuring the safety of the resident s of Franklin Borough. Nevin has also conducted countless investigations into other areas of criminality including firearms violations, assaults, robberies and domestic violence. Nevin has also been instrumental in evidence retention and served as the public information officer. He has additionally served as the background investigator for forearms applications and police recruit candidates. In 2016 Nevin was promoted to Detective Sergeant where he oversaw the entire Detective Unit. Nevin was recently promoted to Detective Lieutenant in December 2018.

Nevin has received various awards and accolades for his many years of dedicated service to the people of Franklin Borough. He is a member of the NJ Honor Legion, a graduate of the Top Gun training course and certified School Resource Officer.

As a union leader, Nevin has served in various capacities in his local Lodge-Franklin Lodge 57. In 2013, Nevin was elected as President of Lodge 57 where he has been a staunch defender of his members rights and benefits, helping to successfully negotiate numerous contract successor agreements and resolving numerous labor issues. In 2014, Nevin was elected to the Fraternal Order of Police – New Jersey Labor Council Executive Board where he served as Board Secretary. In 2016 Nevin was elected to Vice Chairman and became the Chairman in September 2018. Nevin serves on several State committees within the FOP, including the Labor, Compliance and Expansion/Retention Committees.

Sergeant Amy Frenzel

Amy Frenzel was elected to the NJ FOP Labor Council in March of 2015. She has served as Secretary for the past three years and currently holds the position of Vice-Chairman. Amy has been a board member for local Lodge 37, NJ Transit Police Department, holding positions of Secretary and Vice President for the last decade.

Amy was hired by NJ Transit Police Department in 2002. She was assigned to the South Region patrol from 2003 to 2009, working in Atlantic City, Camden and Trenton. Amy was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2009 and continued her assignment as patrol supervisor in the South Region. Amy relocated north in 2011 and worked as a patrol supervisor in Newark Penn Station, Central Communications and currently assigned to the Detective Bureau.

Amy holds a B.A. and M.A. from Seton Hall University. She resides in Washington, NJ with her husband and two children.

Sergeant Leo Tolosa

Leonardo Tolosa is currently employed as a Sergeant for the Rutgers University Police – Newark Division. Leo was Born in Bogota, Colombia and immigrated to the United States in 1994. Upon completion of High School, he served for four years as a United States Marine as a Heavy Equipment Operating Engineer. Sergeant Tolosa joined the RUPD in 2006 as a Community Service Officer while completing his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Criminal Justice. Upon graduation in 2008, he became a Police Officer and has worked for both the Patrol and Community Policing Units. Sergeant Tolosa has continued to educate himself and currently holds a Master’s Degree in Labor and Employment Relations from Rutgers University. Leo is passionate about the field of Labor Relations and has served as the Sgt. at arms and Vice President of FOP Lodge 62 and will be sworn in as the Secretary of FOP Lodge 164 as of February 2019.

Lieutenant Shawn Reece

Shawn began his law enforcement career as a corrections officer with the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office in 1997 after completing the Monmouth County Police Academy. Since 1997 Shawn has risen steadily through the ranks. In 2013 he was promoted to Sergeant and ultimately promoted to Lieutenant 2016. He currently is assigned as the Administrative Lieutenant and serves as the Tac Officer and is a member of the Hostage Negotiations Team. Prior to these assignments, Shawn served in the Gang Intelligence Unit, Accreditation Unit, as the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Facility Affairs Manager, and in the Classification Unit.

He completed the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Team 287g program at the top of his class in 2010. In 2013, Shawn graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Crisis Negotiations School. In 2018 he graduated from the NJ Correctional Leadership Series Class #2. Shawn currently serves on the State of NJ CJIS advisory committee and serves as the liaison for Monmouth County to the American Correctional Association.

Shawn is currently the President of Lodge 30 and has previously served as the Lodge Secretary. He was voted on the Labor Council Board in 2016.

Patrolman Richard Coope

“Coope” joined the NJLC executive board in March 2016. “Coope” became a police officer in Willingboro Township on October 9th, 2004 and has worked as a patrol officer where he serves on the FTO unit, EMT unit, EAP unit, Chaplain, and an Accident Investigator. Through his career he has been recognized by his Department and awarded 8 unit citations for life saving, duty above and beyond, and exemplary investigation skills in relation to two homicides and three robbery arrests/convictions.

As an FOP leader, he has served on the executive board of FOP Lodge #38 as the Sgt. at Arms, Secretary, Vice President, and most recently Lodge President since January 2017. He has twice attended Leadership Matter seminars in Nashville, Tennessee on labor leadership. Outside of work he coaches youth hockey, raises money for cancer research, and volunteers on the statewide Mercury Team for critical incidents. Coope has an associate degree from Burlington County College and is working towards his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Strayer University.

Lieutenant Scott Cox

Scott Cox is currently in his 23rd year with the Neptune Township Police Department. Before joining NTPD, he served in the United States Army from 1990 to 1994.

Scott has served as a Union Representative for 18 of his 22 ½ years of police service. He is currently the President of F.O.P. Lodge #19, serving his 6th term in the position. He has also held various positions for his respective Unions such as Treasurer and Vice-President. He has been involved with every negotiation committee since being elected as a Union Representative.

Scott is set to receive his “Negotiation, Arbitration, and Conflict Resolution” Certificate from Rutgers University, School of Management and Labor Relations, in April of 2019.