On August 25th at 2PM, City Council will be holding a virtual Special Meeting to amend and finalize the municipal budget. The city has received some criticism for providing less than a week’s notice to the public, so local organizations like Solidarity & Mutual Aid JC are working to make this meeting more accessible for […]
Mayor Fulop Announces Citywide De-escalation Training for all Jersey City Police Officers
Mayor Fulop Announces Citywide De-escalation Training for all Jersey City Police Officers Tactical and Communication Techniques to ensure more Positive Outcomes from Stressful and Challenging Police Encounters JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop and Public Safety Director James Shea announce the implementation of de-escalation training for all police officers on the Jersey City Police […]
Mayor Fulop Announces Changes to the Jersey City Police Department Use of Force General Orders
Mayor Steven M. Fulop and Public Safety Director James Shea announced today that the “Use of Force” General Order for the Jersey City Police Department will be amended where necessary and clarified where necessary to be consistent with best practices. “I took the pledge last night when President Obama asked mayors to step up and […]
Council President calls for new committee to review policing policy & procedures
City Council President Joyce E. Watterman is calling for a resolution at the next City Council meeting to form an ad hoc committee tasked to review the state of police policies and procedures on both enforcement and discrimination in Jersey City. Council President Watterman, who is an ordained minister, has been troubled by the riots across […]
Mayor Fulop appoints 3 heroic officers to Detective after saving countless lives
Mayor Fulop and Public Safety Director James Shea have appointed three Jersey City police officers to the rank of Detective following their heroic actions during the December 10th shooting. Police Officers Kendric Jackson, Mariela Fernandez, and Raymond Sanchez were appointed to Detective during a ceremony inside City Hall on Wednesday night. “I firmly believe the […]
JCPD Rescue Dolphin by Morris Canal
On Monday, July 15th at approximately 4:53 p.m., the JCPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) responded to a call for a dolphin in distress within the shore line of the Morris Canal. Upon arrival, the ESU officers were met by State Park Police and a Liberty Humane Society Animal Control Officer (ACO). The ACO was keeping […]