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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2011

Public Tips Led Police To Accused N.J. Cop Killer

At the time he fatally shot Officer Matlosz in the face after the officer stopped to talk with him, Crockam had an arrest warrant for illegal possession of a rifle and hollow-point bullets. It isn't known whether the officer knew about the warrant.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 14, 2011

Proactive N.J. Officer Shot During Field Interview

Lakewood Police Officer Chris Matlosz, 27, had stopped his patrol car in a residential neighborhood and begun questioning the subject when the man pulled out a handgun and opened fire shortly after 4 p.m.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 16, 2010

Nashville PD Recruits Camden Officers To Be Laid Off

A Nashville PD recruiter met with 20 Camden officers on Wednesday and said other departments will likely try to hire the officers. Camden is planning to lay off up to 180 officers from its 370-member force on Jan. 18.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 13, 2010

Jersey City Doctor Supplied Steroids To Officers

In addition, the newspaper found Joseph Colao often falsely diagnosed his patients with hormone deficiencies to justify his prescriptions, a violation of the law and medical ethics.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 3, 2010

'Dangerous' N.J. City Could Lose Half of Force

To close a $26.5-million budget gap, city officials in Camden, N.J., have announced plans to lay off half of the city's unionized workers, including police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 2, 2010

Jersey City Mayor Announces Layoffs of 82 Officers

The Jersey City PD would also demote two captains, four lieutenants, and six sergeants, after unsuccessful negotiations between the administration and the Police Officers Benevolent Association.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2010

Newark PD Loses 167 Officers To Layoffs

The department's total staffing will fall to 1,098 and prompt the dismissal of nearly every police officer hired since 2006.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2010

ACLU Sues Newark PD

The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the Newark Police Department, alleging the agency violates the civil rights of its citizens. On Thursday, several City Council members supported the claim.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 11, 2010

Woman Who Reported Non-Existent Armed Man Is Charged in NJ Trooper's Death

Diana Hoffman of Blackwood has been charged in connection with the death of New Jersey State Trooper Marc Castellano, whose funeral services are scheduled for Saturday.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 20, 2010

Newark PD Will Add Video to 50 Patrol Cars

The cameras will be installed within the dashboard, rather than the mounted style used by many law enforcement agencies. Police Director Garry McCarthy said the mounted cameras pose an injury risk to officers in the event of a motor-vehicle accident.

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