It may not be shocking that motor vehicle regulations differ for public entities like the police department. Police officers represent the municipality and usually this changes the laws that apply to them as public entity workers. But this is a complex issue because...
Since 2000, at least 540 people in New Jersey have died during an encounter with the police. Researchers found that 500 of these incidents occurred with officers on duty and 40 happened with off-duty officers. Nationally, estimates indicate that at least 30,000 people...
New Jersey and elsewhere have seen an uptick in police brutality. These cases have also seriously impacted people of color. What's happening with police brutality? Instances of police brutality have affected people of color and especially Black people. More and more...
A former New Jersey police chief has gotten a partial reprieve from federal charges stemming from a 2016 arrest. However, he’s still set to report to prison this year to serve time on another charge. The defendant, who was the police chief of Bordentown Township for...
If you are ever involved in a police stop in New Jersey and suspect that your rights are being violated, it is critical that you simply comply and take some necessary steps to document the situation. This is the same advice if you're also a witness to police...
In most instances, when a law enforcement officer is attempting to place you under arrest, you don't have the legal right to resist. In fact, it's an additional offense in most contexts. But there are limited circumstances where you can take measures to protect...
Law enforcement officers play a critical role in promoting and ensuring safety and security in our society, but they are public servants, and that means they serve all of us. Most police officers see this as a sacred duty, but far too often, law enforcement officers...