Hudson County launches Blue Envelope program to aid law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism
JERSEY CITY — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has rolled out a countywide Blue Envelope program aimed at improving communication between law enforcement and individuals with autism or other communication disorders during…
FBI Thwarts Seth “Andrea” Gregori’s Plan for Mass Casualty Attack on Law Enforcement
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An attack against police was thwarted this week by the FBI. Federal and local law enforcement officials have arrested a suspect accused of planning a mass casualty attack…
New Jersey man held without bail for assaulting law enforcement officer and trespassing charges
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A man is being held without bail in Ocean County on assault and criminal trespassing charges, according to jail records. Alan Yayr Cielo-Garduno was booked on February 4…
ICE arrests seven in Philadelphia worksite enforcement operation
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested seven individuals for immigration violations during a worksite enforcement operation at Complete Autowash in Philadelphia on January 28, authorities said. The operation was…
Expect more tickets: Cumberland police to expand parking enforcement citywide
CUMBERLAND, Md. — Residents can expect increased parking enforcement throughout the city as the Cumberland Police Department (CPD) strengthens its efforts by hiring additional parking enforcement officers and expanding their reach beyond…
Brick Township swears in new special law enforcement officers
BRICK, N.J. — Four new Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO I) were sworn in during Tuesday night’s town council meeting, joining the Brick Township Police Department. Chief David Forrester and Mayor Lisa…
New Jersey Department of Education Encourage Schools, Students to Protest and Obstruct ICE Enforcement Attempts
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has issued updated guidance to schools and districts emphasizing protections for immigrant students and families in response to heightened federal immigration enforcement…
Cherry Hill police warn of parental escort enforcement policy for juveniles at mall starting today
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — The Cherry Hill Police Department, in collaboration with Cherry Hill Mall management, announced a parental escort policy to be enforced Thursday evening to ensure a safe shopping environment…
Police step up holiday enforcement against drunk driving in Prince William County
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — The Prince William County Police Department has launched an intensified crackdown on drunk driving as part of Virginia’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, running through…
Drone sighting reported near New Jersey nuclear power plants, as energy company pleads for no-fly-zone enforcement
SALEM, N.J. — A drone was reportedly spotted flying near the PSE&G nuclear power plants in Salem County on Saturday night, prompting a response from the company and an investigation by authorities.…
We Want More Control Over the Sky: Monmouth County Sheriff Calls for Local Drone Enforcement Powers
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Monmouth County Sheriff Shawn Golden is urging Congress to expand legislation allowing state and local law enforcement agencies to utilize drone detection and counter-drone technology, citing concerns over growing…
Murphy Administration Blames Increased Traffic Deaths on Reduced State Police Enforcement
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has announced a formal investigation into an alleged slowdown in State Police traffic enforcement from July 2023 to March 2024, raising concerns about…
Detective Elizabeth Savnik Honored as “Law Enforcement Hometown Hero”
WESTFIELD, NJ – Detective Elizabeth Savnik of the Westfield Police Department was recognized on Thursday as a “Law Enforcement Hometown Hero” at an event hosted by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. in Bernardsville.…
Officer Paulshock Honored at Law Enforcement Conference
Baltimore, MD – This year, Officer Cassandra Paulshock of the Baltimore County Police Department has been honored with the “Trooper Jessica Cheney Spirit Award” at the 38th Annual Mid-Atlantic Association of Women…
Legislation to Redistribute Surplus Animal License Fees for Cruelty Law Enforcement Advances
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation spearheaded by Senator Troy Singleton has progressed within the Senate Economic Growth Committee. This bill mandates that excess funds from animal license fees and similar charges be redirected…
Panel on Mental Health and Law Enforcement Conducted by Union County’s CIT
Absecon, NJ – The Union County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) hosted Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Director of Community Outreach Shavonne Davis on Thursday for a panel discussion as part of their training…
Maryland Law Enforcement Agency Taking Donations for North Carolina Storm Victims
CUMBERLAND, Md. — The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office is collecting donations to assist those impacted by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. The effort, led by Deputy Chase McKenzie, will run until Friday,…
Federal law enforcement officerfs deployed to support search efforts in Yancey County
BURNSVILLE, N.C. — Federal law enforcement officers have been deployed to Yancey County to provide security for search crews, according to a statement released by the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday.…
Off-Duty NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agent Arrested on Assault Charges
New York, NY – An off-duty New York City employee was arrested early Wednesday morning in the 5th Precinct. Mdabul Sarker, a 52-year-old NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agent, was taken into custody on…
Joint Law Enforcement Effort Yields Two Warrant Arrests in Allegany County
Cumberland, MD – The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Barrack C, successfully targeted and apprehended individuals with open and active warrants as part of a coordinated…
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol breach
WASHINGTON — A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting law enforcement with a dangerous weapon during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office…