Officer Oldrati was doing exactly what he was trained to do: protecting his community, responding to danger, and making split-second decisions that could mean life or death.
But instead of being supported, he's been targeted — charged with a crime for doing his job in a dangerous situation.
You see, in the early morning hours of September 14, 2021, Corporal Salvatore Oldrati faced a life-or-death situation. Responding to a 911 call about an armed burglary in progress, Officer Oldrati and another officer encountered a man on the property brandishing a handgun. Despite repeated, loud commands to drop his weapon, the armed man refused — forcing Officer Oldrati to make a split-second decision to protect his own life and the life of his fellow officer. A .45 caliber handgun was later recovered next to the man, and Officer Oldrati immediately rendered life-saving aid before the suspect was transported to the hospital.
After a full investigation by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, Officer Oldrati was cleared of any wrongdoing and honored for his service. But nearly two years later — after being promoted and awarded Officer of the Year for the second time — radical prosecutors manipulated a grand jury, withheld key evidence, and indicted him on baseless charges. Officer Oldrati, a decorated 10-year veteran, husband, father, and third-generation law enforcement officer, is now fighting for his freedom against a politically motivated witch hunt.He urgently needs our help to cover legal expenses and support his family during this nightmare.
Friend, the National Center for Police Defense (NCPD) is funded entirely by private contributions from patriotic Americans like you. Will you chip in today with a gift of $25, $50, $75, $150, or even more to help defend Officer Oldrati and others like him?
