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The Paterson Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city of
Paterson, New Jersey Paterson ( ) is the largest city in and the county seat of Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

State takeover of department

The
New Jersey Attorney General The attorney general of New Jersey is a member of the executive cabinet of the state and oversees the Department of Law and Public Safety. The office is appointed by the governor of New Jersey, confirmed by the New Jersey Senate, and term limit ...
took over control of the Paterson Police Department on March 27, 2023, after the fatal police shooting of Najee Seabrooks. Attorney General Matthew Platkin criticized the "revolving door" of police leadership in Paterson, which has resulted in dysfunction within police ranks and a lack of trust in local law enforcement. Platkin's comments alluded to the challenges created by frequent turnover at the top of the police department and the negative impact it has had on community relations.


Organization

* Patrol Command * Narcotics, Vice Bureau Command, ABC Investigations * Major Crimes, Juvenile, Domestic Crimes, Meghan's Law * Internal Affairs Division * Administrative Services Bureau * Community Policing * Specialized Investigation Division * Special Operations Unit/Emergency Response Team * Records Division * Traffic


See also

* Paterson Fire Department


References

{{Paterson, New Jersey Municipal police departments of New Jersey Paterson, New Jersey