As reported by nj.com, with only four days left to file a formal protest, military veterans became the latest group to publicly speak out against the Christie Administration’s proposed changes to the New Jersey Civil Service System. About a dozen veterans joined the more than 100 protestors who packed the Assembly State Government Committee’s …

As reported by nj.com, the State Assembly approved a bill that calls for the creation of an independent task force to investigate New Jersey’s halfway houses-privately operated facilities used to supplement the State’s prison system. The measure (A3503), sponsored by eight Democrats and one Republican, passed in a 52-23 vote. It has not been introduced …

As reported by nj.com, the last county parks department in the State will be shuttered soon, as officials in Camden County announced they plan to close the office due to a dearth of service calls and an already dwindling force. The 13 officers remaining in the parks police department will be transferred this spring …

As reported by nj.com, a plan to close the Gloucester County jail and enter a shared services agreement with Cumberland County has some local law enforcement personnel, as well as those who work in and run Gloucester County’s jail, questioning and debating its supposed merits. It was announced Saturday that the two counties will …

As reported by nj.com, State and County law enforcement officials have stepped up oversight of the Edison Police Department’s internal affairs unit, which has been beset by allegations that it launched politically motivated investigations and quashed credible claims of brutality. The new measures, imposed by the State Attorney General’s Office and the Middlesex …

As reported by nj.com, on January 31, 2013, the Camden Fraternal Order of Police rejected an offer from the County regarding hiring and representation of the planned countywide police department. The result was 142 to 62 in favor of the offer’s rejection.

If passed, the union would have to relinquish any attempt to transfer …

As reported by nj.com, members of the Camden Fraternal Order of Police opted to postpone until next week a vote on an offer issued by the County Freeholders that would allow all current Camden police officers to be considered for the planned countywide police force.

FOP President John Williamson stated the union vote …

As reported bynj.com, with a 4-0 vote, Lawrence became the first town in New Jersey to privatize its 911 police dispatching services, a move township officials said would save up to $1.1 million over five years and enhance public safety. The decision was fiercely opposed by current dispatchers and some residents who said …