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AKRIDGE v. BARRES

65 N.J. 266 (1974)

321 A.2d 230

DEREK THOMAS AKRIDGE AND THE BRONZE SHIELDS, INC., A CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFFS-APPELLANTS, v. ANTHONY BARRES, CHIEF OF POLICE, AND THE CITY OF NEWARK, DEFENDANTS-RESPONDENTS.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided June 26, 1974.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Garrett M. Heher argued the cause for appellants, (Messrs. Smith, Stratton, Wise & Heher, attorneys; Mr. Garrett M. Heher and Mr. Frank J. Petrino, on the brief).

Mr. Althear A. Lester argued the cause for respondents, (Mr. Donald E. King, attorney).

PER CURIAM.

The judgment is affirmed substantially for the reasons expressed by the Appellate Division.

PASHMAN, J. (dissenting).

I join in the dissent filed by my colleague Mr. Justice Clifford. I must, however, make it clear that I believe there is a legitimate state interest in the appearance of our police officers. The public must be able to recognize on sight a law enforcement officer in the "uniformed" division. Indeed, the presence of a uniformed...

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