The Life of a New Jersey Road Trooper

The autobiography of New Jersey State Trooper Sal Maggio, who served from 1967 until retirement in 2000

Sal Maggio dropped out of college, and joined the NJ Army National Guard. Then he entered the New Jersey State Police Academy, graduated, and started his police career in central New Jersey as a general road trooper.

After numerous transfers (none for disciplinary reasons) Maggio spent 19 years on the "road" as a trooper and road sergeant. He recalls many incidents encountered while working the highways and policing the towns and townships that do not have a local police department.
After 19 years on the road, Maggio was promoted to sergeant first class and his patrolling days were over as he became a supervisor and manager of troopers. Maggio recalls many of the incidents he handled as a supervisor. He was eventually promoted to captain and was the Troop "B" Commander in charge of 8 stations and about 350 troopers.

Join Trooper Maggio on his rides through New Jersey, enforcing the law. Many of the incidents are humorous, some tragic. Maggio also interacted with union leaders, governors, and US Presidents.