N.J. Takeover of Paterson Police Department Was Lawful, Court Rules

The State Supreme Court decision, overturning an earlier ruling, will allow the New Jersey attorney general to maintain control over the troubled Paterson Police Department.

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A City Lost Control of Its Police Department. A Court Just Gave It Back.

New Jersey’s attorney general, Matthew J. Platkin, seized control of the Paterson Police Department in March 2023. He vowed to appeal a ruling that found he had overstepped his authority.

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