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Cops need more training to deal with pregnant women, New Jersey lawmaker says

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require specialized training for law enforcement officers on how to safely and effectively respond when encountering pregnant women who…

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New Jersey seeks to toughen law that would allow school bus video to be used to ticket illegal passers

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would allow school buses to be equipped with monitoring cameras to capture motorists who illegally pass while children are boarding or…

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Newark police seek Hillside man for questioning after Patten Place shooting

NEWARK, N.J. – Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is asking for the public’s help in locating a Hillside man wanted for questioning in a weekend shooting on Patten Place. Investigators…

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Doxxing the NYPD? New York City Bans Police from Using Police Plaza as Contact Address for Medical Emergencies

NEW YORK, NY – A new internal policy from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) is drawing criticism from within city emergency services after requiring that emergency medical reports for injured…

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New Jersey moves forward on $6.6 million psychedelic magic mushroom legalization bill

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is moving to legalize another federally banned drug. A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to legalize, regulate, and fund psilocybin-assisted behavioral health care in…

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Phil Murphy Wants Convicted Felons to Sit on Juries, GOP Lawmakers Object

TRENTON, N.J. – Senator Michael Testa sharply criticized reports that Governor Phil Murphy is preparing to issue an executive order permitting individuals convicted of serious crimes to serve on juries, calling the…

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Philadelphia Police Department Creates Distance After County Sheriff’s Bizarre Press Conference

Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department issued a public statement Friday to reaffirm its role as the city’s primary law enforcement agency following controversial remarks from Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, who claimed…

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New Jersey senate panel advances bill banning federal agents from schools, churches, and hospitals

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance legislation requiring the state Attorney General to develop model policies guiding interactions with federal civil law enforcement in places…

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New Jersey Migrant Sanctuary Bill Advances in Legislature

TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would require the state Attorney General to develop model policies governing how state and local agencies interact with federal civil…

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Search underway for missing 11-year-old Newark girl last seen Friday afternoon

NEWARK, N.J. – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding 11-year-old Sarayna Pereira, who was reported missing Friday afternoon after she was last seen near South 19th Street, according to…

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New Jersey Parole Reform Triples Credits for Prison Inmates: New Jersey is Less Safe, Assemblyman Says

TRENTON, N.J. – A heated debate erupted in the State House this week as Assemblyman Paul Kanitra denounced Assembly Bill 6206, a sweeping parole reform measure advanced by the Assembly Public Safety…

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New Jersey bill would allow rehabilitative release for older inmates serving long sentences

TRENTON, NJ – A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature would allow certain older inmates who have served lengthy prison terms to petition the court for release based on demonstrated rehabilitation…

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Bill would protect New Jersey first responders diagnosed with work-related PTSD from job discrimination

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would shield paid first responders from workplace retaliation or discrimination after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to their service.…

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Mayor Lisa Crate sworn in as Brick Township continuing Democrat majority in local government

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township ushered in a new era of leadership Monday as Mayor Lisa Crate and three members of the Township Council took their oaths of office during the…

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ICE arrests convicted child abuser living his life illegally in New Jersey’s sanctuary state after years on the run

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal immigration authorities have arrested Efren Cortez-Velez, a Mexican national living illegally in the United States who was convicted in New Jersey of child cruelty, criminal trespass, and resisting…

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Tim Walz Readies National Guard After ICE Kills Woman Who Tried to Run Over Federal Agent

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he has issued a warning order to the Minnesota National Guard as tensions rose in Minneapolis following a fatal shooting involving federal officers.…

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Maryland sheriff slams state lawmakers over plan to end federal jail program

BEL AIR, MD – Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler is criticizing Maryland lawmakers for advancing efforts to end the state’s participation in a federal jail enforcement initiative known as the 287(g) program.…

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Police search wooded area in Odenton for missing person

ODENTON, MD – Anne Arundel County Police officers are conducting an active search in the Piney Orchard community to locate a missing individual reported from another jurisdiction. The operation is focused around…

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DeSantis hails record-breaking immigration crackdown as Florida tops nation in enforcement partnerships

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has achieved a historic milestone in immigration enforcement, leading the nation with the most extensive federal-state cooperation under the 287(g) program with the…

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New Jersey’s ICE cooperation ban leaves communities unsafe, unprotected and local police unprepared

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey remains one of just six states in the country that prohibits law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act,…

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