, both auto theft and most drug offenses were removed from the list of crimes in which car pursuits are allowed. Officials at the time cited how chases have frequently resulted in injury to officers, third-party victims, and pedestrians.
“These changes will give law enforcement the tools that they need to meet the moment and to protect our communities while also being mindful of the inherent risks that come to officer safety and to the public when officers do engage in police pursuits,” he said. Officials said the technology is already being used in urban areas but will now be expanded to suburban areas.“Crime does not stop at the municipal boundaries of our cities,” the governor said. “This investment can mean less officer hours spent chasing leads and more of them spent recovering stolen vehicles and getting car thieves off of our streets.”
Won’t be long until tanks with Nj state police logos are rolling up and down the turnpike! Good job phill.
Why? They will just be released under Clown Murphy's AG laws
Using coronavirus funds? Didn’t know there was a bunch still lying around & if that money wasn’t used towards relief should it be given back or used towards community purposes, this is more about license plate recognition technology than about car thefts, read between the lines
Wow now you want police to do their job?
It's already against the law in New Jersey to leave you car running while unattended.
CopsTV AETV Let’s get some cops shows back in NJ now
Hey GovMurphy how about when they catch them, don't immediately release em to buy a few votes. This crime wave is solely on you. Hope it was worth it.