Alina Habba claims 'heavy amount of crime' in cities, statistics show otherwise

778 gunshot victims reported in 2024, lowest in at least 15 years

The law extends to juveniles carrying out a home invasion with a firearm

Four homicides in one week sparks police response -- and internal debate

State leaders tout tougher gun laws, violence intervention programs

NJ attorney general says state takeover of Paterson PD also requires funding

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

Solutions could include better lighting, police check-ins

But some critics fear what ‘tough-on-crime’ rhetoric could lead to