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The city of Camden no longer operates its own police department. Now, police work is the business of the county. And the newly formed Camden County Police Department has sent new officers in crisp, new uniforms to train where they work—in the communities most plagued by crime and violence. [Read more…]
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A young man was shot and killed on New Year’s Eve on a street corner in Newark. He was a man that family said would help anyone in need—someone who was selfless and kind. The police, however, painted a different picture under fake names and on Facebook. Now, two officers are under investigation for making comments about the man’s death on Facebook. [Read more…]
It may have one of the highest violent crime rates in the nation, but the city of Camden can no longer afford their police department. Steps are being taken to dismantle the current department and create a new one under county leadership, much to the dismay of many. [Read more…]
Before she leaves her post as State Attorney General, Paula Dow is facing some criticism on the new reporting forms she rolled out to reportedly improve accountability among police internal affairs units. The problem, say many, is that the forms don’t require departments to note how many investigations are open at the close of the year. For others, despite this minor oversight, the reports are a step in the right direction. [Read more…]
Last Friday night began a campaign by Trenton police officers to “Send a Message” to criminals and would-be criminals alike. The message—that officer layoffs doesn’t detract from the departments commitment to violent crime enforcement. [Read more…]
The New Jersey chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) conducted a three year investigation into the statewide use of confidential informants in criminal cases. According to the Associated Press, what they found was somewhat disturbing. [Read more…]