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        Bergen County officers trade handcuffs for shovels to help elderly resident

        After responding to a false alarm at an elderly woman's home, they learned she needed assistance with clearing her driveway.

        News 12 Staff

        Jan 28, 2025, 12:38 PM

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        In a heartwarming display of community service, officers from the Old Tappan Police Department in Bergen County swapped their usual gear for shovels.
        After responding to a false alarm at an elderly woman's home, they learned she needed assistance with clearing her driveway.
        The very next day, the officers returned, not in response to a call, but to help shovel her driveway and sidewalk, demonstrating the department's commitment to community care beyond their standard duties.