New Jersey
Law enforcement officers in New Jersey no longer need to fear archaic laws
Thirty-seven Port Authority Police officers and K-9 Sirius died during the attacks on the World Trade Center; Lt. David Lim was one of 14 who survived the collapse of the North Tower in stairwell B
The “sensitive locations” effort stems from the Bruen Supreme Court decision
Thirty-four departments and law enforcement agencies - at least one in every county - will receive funding to purchase or expand LPR technology
Chief Walt Miller said they were familiar with the couple from prior encounters and the targeting of his officers was “related and retaliatory”
Dash cam video captures the driver hitting Robbinsville Township Officer Connor Boyle and narrowly missing the driver he was assisting
Officers talked with the man with help from negotiators; after a nearly six-and-a-half-hour standoff, he agreed to surrender
Attorney general’s office will control all functions, including the division that investigates internal police matters
New bill would make a 2021 law permanent that offered early retirement with a reduced pension
Suspects were charged with first-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana over 25 pounds
Video shows a trooper with a flashlight directing traffic and then running to the side of the highway as the truck quickly approaches
Bodycam video shows officers arresting Richard Golden for posting a death threat against Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood
When Officer Robert Shisler was shot, a neighbor applied pressure to control the bleeding until another officer arrived and applied a tourniquet
Jocquise R. Timmons is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and unlawful weapons possession
The crash occurred as the emergency responders were at the scene of a prior crash
Anthony Varvaro, a 37-year-old father of four, was on his way to work at the Sept. 11 memorial ceremony in Manhattan when the crash occurred
A GoFundMe page for the family has raised nearly $220K after the officer and her daughter died from their injuries
The man had traveled away from his disabled UTV and was clinging to life when the troopers located him by following footprints in the snow
“This officer resorted to using pepper spray during a confrontation with a civilian in a manner that was unnecessary and contrary to his training,” AG Matthew Platkin said
The serial killer, already convicted of 11 homicides, took a plea deal for one of the five killings, avoiding prosecution for the other four
“Providing our LE and responders with the critical incident mapping data will aid them in their efforts in case of an emergency at a school,” Gov. Phil Murphy said
The issue was whether a fired campus officer was eligible for arbitration from a state employment body since he didn’t work for a municipality
Departments are now required to produce public reports when officers are found to use excessive force, lie on the job or engage in other misconduct
Paul Jamolawicz, 61, was awarded three commendations and seven Excellent Police Service Awards during his tenure
Good Samaritan
The woman moved her car in the path of incoming gunfire to shield the already wounded cops; she then assisted one cop by pressing a towel to his wound to stop the bleeding
One officer was struck in the neck and another was hit in his left leg as the suspect fled
Both officers were shot at close range, with the suspect opening fire after the LEOs began questioning him about his involvement in another shooting
The gunman, who is still at large, reportedly fired the shots using a long gun from the roof of a building in Newark
The program allows youth to interact with officers to increase cultural awareness and receive guidance on career prep and responsible decision-making
Reggie Wright, 41, traded in a basketball for a badge, and he’s now working hands on with students making a difference
“The cars were outrageous, speeding up and down the streets, the noise was unbelievable.”
Al-Damany Kamau committed the execution-style murder of Det. John Sczyrek with the help of a probation officer, who smuggled a handgun into the courthouse
The new guidelines are “designed to help make policing a more compelling career path for women,” acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin said