NJ attorney general gives update on changes to Paterson Police
New Jersey's attorney general has released a list of changes to Paterson's police department since his office took over in March.
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New Jersey's attorney general has released a list of changes to Paterson's police department since his office took over in March.
With the city's police department now under state control, some have called for Mayor Andre Sayegh to step down.
Paterson's mayor says he will not step down after calls for his resignation. It comes as New Jersey's attorney general's office takes over control of the local police department. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to Mayor Andre Sayegh.
We also heard from the New Jersey attorney general this morning after his office announced it will be taking over the city's "troubled" police department. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A motion of no confidence was shot down Tuesday. It needed 100% approval from the council to go up for discussion.
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin joins us to discuss the state's takeover of the Paterson Police Department and what comes next for the community.
The New Jersey attorney general's office is taking over the city's police department following a high-profile death and years of misconduct allegations. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
One day after the New Jersey attorney general announced that his office will be taking immediate control of the Paterson Police Department, the community rallied in front of City Hall during a City Council meeting. CBS2's Alecia Reid has their demands.
The N.J. attorney general made the announcement Monday, following a recent high-profile police shooting death.
The head of the fire department praised Deputy Chief Alejandro Alicea for his years of hard work.
Deputy Chief Alejandro Alicea became Paterson's first Hispanic assistant fire chief Tuesday.
Paterson on Tuesday will hold its first City Council meeting since the state took over the city's police department. Violence prevention groups are planning on showing up to make sure their voices are heard. This as Paterson's mayor speaks out and explains what this all means. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the story.
The department is now under state control following a high-profile police shooting earlier this month and years of police misconduct allegations. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The drastic move comes after a high-profile police shooting earlier this month and years of police misconduct allegations. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Released body-camera footage shows police shooting Seabrooks, as he was having a mental health crisis.
The stunning announcement came in the wake of a recent high-profile shooting in the city. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin made the announcement in the wake of the shooting of Najee Seabrooks, CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
Firefighters spent hours trying to contain the flames.
A massive fire in Paterson destroyed a pickle factory Saturday.
Paterson is home to the largest Muslim population in New Jersey.
Wednesday marks the start of Ramadan, and for the first time, the Paterson mayor and City Council hosted the city's Ramadan Hilal lighting.
The 31-year-old was shot to death by police earlier this month following an hours-long standoff.
A community activist killed by police in Paterson, New Jersey, was laid to rest Saturday.
People in Paterson said a final farewell Saturday to community activist Najee Seabrooks.
Seabrooks was shot to death by police earlier this month.
