AP Photo/Matt RourkeAll departmental nominees must be confirmed by the Senate, a process likely to take several months
AP Photo/Matt RourkeAll departmental nominees must be confirmed by the Senate, a process likely to take several months

Interview: Ross Baker, a professor in political science at Rutgers University
(NJ Spotlight News)'This family put a lot of trust in our systems to help her get care'
NJ Spotlight NewsNJ officers required to complete de-escalation training to deal with people in crisis

Fort Lee police do not have Arrive Together program to defuse mental health crisis calls
APDefendant Fred Daibes tested positive for COVID-19
Clark TownshipProsecutors call for firings, including of police chief, after separate racism probe

ARRIVE Together teams logged 1,300 cases in 10 NJ counties

Gun lobby groups challenge concealed-carry restrictions

A lawsuit claims the attorney general violated the state constitution and “home rule” laws when his office took control of department
Lisa MendezCouncilman says the fatal shooting represents a failure ‘on multiple fronts’

The decision makes it illegal to have a concealed weapon at various locations



AG Matt Platkin says there is a 'crisis of confidence in law enforcement' in the city
(Screengrab from video; OAG)Advocates point to report saying Paterson man ‘lunged’ at police before they shot and killed him

Platkin cites double-digit drops in gun violence and car thefts in NJ

Attorney for some centers said they are being unfairly tarnished

The suit names Exxon Mobil, Shell Oil, several others

Matt Platkin’s nomination will now go to the full Senate