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New Jersey Attorney General releases list of changes to Paterson Police Department since takeover

NJ attorney general gives update on changes to Paterson Police
NJ attorney general gives update on changes to Paterson Police 00:27

PATERSON, N.J. -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin released a list of changes to the Paterson Police Department since his office took over in March.

Platkin said this week police officers received training in effective patrol techniques, with a focus on constitutional policing with compassion. 

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Soon, training will begin to equip more officers with stun guns. 

Platkin's office took over after what he called a series of policing failures, including the fatal shooting of Najee Seabrooks, a community activist. 

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