“I am saddened to hear of the passing of Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich. We mourn the loss of a great leader who will be remembered for his dedication to making our communities safer. From his time as an Elizabeth police officer to his tremendous work as Union County sheriff, his list of accomplishments in law enforcement – and life – is long. His legacy includes work to protect children, providing resources for victims of domestic violence, and launching an alternative program to incarceration for non-violent offenders. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”