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Paterson Police Department Welcomes 15 New Officers

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Paterson Police Department Welcomes 15 New Officers

**LODI, N.J.**—Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi and other officials from the Paterson Police Department celebrated the addition of 15 new officers on Wednesday. The officers graduated from the Bergen County Police Academy at Felician University’s Lodi Campus, bringing Paterson’s police force to over 400 members.

The newly sworn-in officers joined the department as part of the PPD NextGen strategy, which aims to enhance policing with a focus on constitutional rights and community service. Officer in Charge Abbassi expressed gratitude to the Bergen County Police Academy for their continued collaboration and support in training the officers.

Over a 23-week program, the recruits were trained in various areas, including criminal law, use of force, and first aid. They also completed the Integrating Communications Assessment and Tactics (ICAT) course, which trains officers to manage critical incidents with minimal force.

The new officers reflect Paterson’s diversity and language capabilities, which will aid community relations. Their initial assignments will involve engaging with the Paterson community to foster better relationships between police and residents.

Cumberland Police Department Blotter: What’s Happening

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Multiple Arrests in Cumberland for Various Offenses

**Cumberland, MD** –
On Saturday, the Cumberland Police Department made several arrests involving charges ranging from court violations to drug possession. Devin Terrell Joyner, 45, of Cumberland, was apprehended following an active Bench Warrant from Allegany County Circuit Court issued on October 23. The warrant accused Joyner of breaching a court order related to a past assault conviction, and Joyner is now being held at the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. During his arrest, authorities discovered suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, and MDMA in his possession, resulting in multiple criminal citations for CDS possession.

In a separate incident on the same day, police responded to a reported assault at a residence in the 500 block of Essex Place. Officers interviewed the victim, who showed visible facial injuries and claimed the argument started over a purse. The suspect, Janell Marie Coffman, 35, allegedly struck the victim in the face. Coffman was subsequently arrested and later released on a $2,500 unsecured bond after her initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner.

Additionally, officers conducted a traffic stop on a 2006 Toyota SUV near Beall Street, leading

Montclair Police Department (Facebook)

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**Montclair Trunk or Treat Event Scheduled for October 26** **MONTCLAIR, NJ -** The Montclair Police Department, in partnership with the Montclair Police Foundation, announced their …

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