More than Half of JCPD’s Graduating Police Recruits Comprised of Minorities and Brings Department Total to over 950, aiding ongoing efforts to Increase Patrols and Expand Community Outreach

WHAT:          Mayor Steven M. Fulop and Public Safety Director James Shea will welcome the Jersey City Police Department’s newest members when 9 police recruits are sworn in on Tuesday after 6 months of academy training.  Fifty-five percent of the new recruit class is comprised of minorities, nearly half of whom are Hispanic.

This latest class of recruits, combined with 56 others finishing the academy, brings the Jersey City Police Department to a total of 952 sworn officers, surpassing this administration’s goal for continued expansion.  The added officers will aid efforts to increase police presence and walking patrols, community outreach, crime deterrence, and diversity recruitment initiatives.

WHEN:          10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019

WHERE:       City Hall Council Chambers

280 Grove Street

Jersey City, NJ

WHO:            Mayor Steven M. Fulop

Public Safety Director James Shea

JCPD Acting Chief Mark Miller

City Council Members