Called “one of America’s most dangerous cities”, not even the Camden crime rate could save them from the effects of a cash-strapped year. The Mayor of Camden announced this week the lay-offs of nearly half of the entire police department, not to mention a third of the city’s firefighters. [Read More...]

Two months ago, Newark marked the first month with zero homicides in 44 years, according to the City Journal. While many are singing the praised of Police Director Garry McCarthy, others are cautious to connect lowered crime to increased policing. Regardless of the connection, however, the department under McCarthy has gone to great lengths to change things in the city known for its violence. [Read More...]