Officers fatally shot Seabrooks while responding to his mental health emergency

Mayor Andre Sayegh says lack of regulation is part of the problem

Preliminary data shows 2023 crime down compared to 2022

The program will be implemented in November, according to the attorney general’s office

Some changes made, but not yet addressed is what many see as main problem — armed officers intervening instead of mental health experts

Paterson residents were consulted on the reforms

Officer-in-Charge says police now ‘engaging the community in a number of different ways’

Paterson Healing Collective is looking to raise thousands to help fund a scholarship and send aid to Seabrooks’ family.

Isa M. Abbassi says he believes in ‘strong oversight and accountability’

Mother of man killed by police joins dozens who speak out at 'listening session'

Najee Seabrooks was a trained antiviolence activist. His death has left those who knew or worked with him struggling to move on

Some advocates say the plan outlined by AG Matt Platkin falls short of necessary reforms