This is an interesting method how a Police Chief is relieved from operating a police department. It is an interesting position that the state’s Attorney General can take over the operation of a municipal police department.
What about Home Rule? What about the decision of Mayor of the City of Patterson? How long can the AG control Patterson? What reasons are needed for the AG to take over a police department? This is the first time I have heard of this situation.
N.J. Attorney General announces takeover of troubled Paterson Police Department – nj.com
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