
A bill advances that would set up pilot program, but it’s drawing some criticism

A bill advances that would set up pilot program, but it’s drawing some criticism
NJ Spotlight NewsPaterson's public safety director Jerry Speziale addresses criticism of police department

The new bill would give every municipality the authority to create a civilian complaint review board with subpoena power.

While activists are impatient at lack of progress, Newark Mayor Baraka urges persistence, saying it will register with lawmakers

The chairman of Newark's Civilian Complaint Review Board gave his first media interview to NJTV News. He describes what the embattled board needs to prevent ...

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka enlisted the support of other Jersey mayors to push lawmakers to give subpoena powers to its and other boards to review ...

In a 6 to 1 decision with the chief justice dissenting, New Jersey's highest court ruled Newark's Civilian Complaint Review Board cannot have the power ...

The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee heard testimony from from Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and others on how far the ...

The state's top court holds the key to progress on civilian review boards.

Supporters say state Supreme Court decision shouldn't affect legislative efforts.

In cities coast to coast, protesters clashed with police over the killing of George Floyd. Newark says 3,500 turned out for Saturday’s rally and peaceful ...

The court's seven justices practiced social distancing and heard from five attorneys -- all were at home or in their law offices but connected electronically. ...

Newark's civilian complaint review board is facing another legal challenge.

A lower court had declawed investigatory powers of Newark's Civilian Complaint Review Board. Last week, an appellate court decision reversed that and restored some CCRB ...

Newark has gained a victory in its battle with its police union over a civilian review board.

Fourteen months ago, a judge ruled that Newark's Civilian Complaint Review Board would infringe on the day-to-day duties of the police chief or public safety ...

A superior court judge has sided with Newark's police union by denying the city's civilian complaint review board the ability to recommend discipline for officers.

Federal monitor Peter Harvey discusses revising policies on use of force and the city's first bias-free policing policy.

Federal Monitor Peter Harvey presented findings from the second quarterly report on reforms and grappled with concerned residents.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka talked about the progress the city has made and what he hopes to accomplish going forward.