New officers with the Camden County (N.J.) Police Department's Metro Division took over patrol duties from the now-disbanded Camden Police Department on Wednesday. Officials promised more boots on the ground to deal with the crime-plagued city. Read more here . Photos courtesy of Nicholas Henderson/Camden County.
Camden County Police On Patrol
Camden County PD officers huddle before venturing into the community.
The Camden County PD repurposed city Dodge Chargers, which were repainted with the new patch and logo. "Metro Division" appears on the rear bumper.
The county agency will employ at least 100 more sworn officers than the city police department.
The new officers have begun interacting with residents.
Former Camden PD Chief Scott Thomson was sworn in as the new chief of the county department.
Officers visit a barber's shop in Camden.
Officers talk with the patron of a convenience store in Camden, where drug activity and prostitution is rampant.
County officers arrive in the city to interact with residents.
Camden County Police officers took over patrol duties on May 1.