Police Cuts Planned As Healy Runs on Crime Issues

Budget cuts will bring few if any new police on Jersey City's streets this year. Mayor Healy, who is seeking reelection in May, has been running on a platform of lower crime. Residents are skeptical of his claims, and the planned reduction in the city's police probably won't help.

City Adjusts Building Rules

In response to accidents at work sites in Jersey City as well as in Manhattan, the city has updated construction guidelines and is empowered to fine construction sites up to $2,000 reports the Journal. Of course, without a 311 system, residents and workers have no way of alerting the city of problems.

30 More Cops Join Force

Jersey City will have 30 new police officers by January notes Hudson Now. Meanwhile, a new web service was been launched allowing local residents to rate police officers. RateMyCop is similar to other "web 2.0" services where users log in and leave feedback.

Tires Latest Target in Theft

Spare tires are disappearing from cars in the downtown as the sour economy leads thieves to find alternative sources of income. Multiple tires have been stolen from the back of vehicles in the Van Vorst Park neighborhood, notes a JCList thread.

Naked Baby Rescued from Traffic

Local Jersey City DJ Harvey King discovered a toddler wandering around King Drive and turned her over to police reports the Journal.

City Receives Grant for Emergency Response Center

The city received a $2.2 million dollar grant to build a 911 emergency response center, reports the Journal.

Projects Getting Closed Circuit TV

The Jersey City Housing Authority will install cameras to be monitored by the Jersey City Police Department in several housing projects run by the agency in response to a recent outbreak of violent crimes, reports the Journal.

New Crime Stats

JC Register posts new monthly crime statistics.