Edison police mourn loss of retired sergeant who died following battle with ALS

Joe Luistro was the first Asian American officer in Edison, according to authorities.

News 12 Staff

Jan 20, 2024, 11:17 AM

Updated 343 days ago

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Members of the Edison Police Department are mourning the loss of a retired sergeant who died at 55 following a battle with ALS.
Joe Luistro was the first Asian American officer in Edison, according to authorities. He led New Jersey’s Asian American Officers Association.
Police say Luistro served for 27 years and retired in 2020.