Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
NJPBA Prez: 'Salacious' Newspaper Report On Police Use Of Force Slanted, Selfish, Irresponsible NJPBA Prez: 'Salacious' Newspaper Report On Police Use Of Force Slanted, Selfish, Irresponsible
Njpba Prez: 'Salacious' Newspaper Report On Police Use Of Force Slanted, Selfish, Irresponsible A story from NJ Advance Media on law enforcement use of force will look to develop controversy and discontent by providing data with little context about the use of force officers are required to use.  Police officers face an unparalleled challenge of saving lives, restoring peace, and bringing criminals to justice.  The situations they face are dynamic and involve split-second decisions. They are not done within the safety and security of a newsroom. The actions they take can mean life or death.  In 2016 alone over 1,800 New Jersey Police Officers were assaulted while doing…

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by Patrick Colligan
White Plains, NY
Business
NY Daily News Lays Off Half Of Newsroom Staff NY Daily News Lays Off Half Of Newsroom Staff
NY Daily News Lays Off Half Of Newsroom Staff “New York’s Hometown Paper,” the New York Daily News has seen its editorial staff gutted with half of those working in the newsroom being fired as part of a “fundamental restructuring," parent company Tronc announced on Monday in an email to employees,  “If you hate democracy and think local governments should operate unchecked and in the dark, then today is a good day for you,” editor-in-chief Jim Rich, who was also among those fired, posted on Twitter. According to multiple reports, the staff of the iconic tabloid in its 99th year of operation was informed during a one-minute meeting…

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by Zak Failla