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Committee clears CCRB bill, path to passage not guaranteed
Clip: 3/23/2021 | 3m 51sVideo has Closed Captions
Cops say it's better to have internal affairs handle investigations than members of groups
Giving residents more power to investigate police misconduct is up for debate in Trenton. A new bill, allowing towns to create civilian complaint review boards, would allow civilians to dig into allegations of excessive force and abuse in police departments. So far, only the city of Newark has deployed such a model.
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Committee clears CCRB bill, path to passage not guaranteed
Clip: 3/23/2021 | 3m 51sVideo has Closed Captions
Giving residents more power to investigate police misconduct is up for debate in Trenton. A new bill, allowing towns to create civilian complaint review boards, would allow civilians to dig into allegations of excessive force and abuse in police departments. So far, only the city of Newark has deployed such a model.
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Committee approves $100M for businesses, unemployed workers
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Clip: 3/23/2021 | 2m 44s | More than one-third of the $100 million would go to bars and restaurants. (2m 44s)
Flower shop gives those with disabilities a creative outlet
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Clip: 3/23/2021 | 2m 49s | The shop has 12 employees who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. (2m 49s)
Newark launches equitable vaccine campaign
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Clip: 3/23/2021 | 1m 19s | Newark residents and community groups launch the Newark Equitable Vaccine Initiative. (1m 19s)
New rules from state for indoor long-term care visits
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Clip: 3/23/2021 | 3m 54s | The state Department of Health has set up a webinar for families to find out more. (3m 54s)
Trenton sexual misconduct workgroup proposes new bill
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Clip: 3/23/2021 | 3m 27s | Trenton misconduct workgroup proposes new bill, including investigative unit. (3m 27s)
What's the timeline for reaching herd immunity in NJ?
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Clip: 3/23/2021 | 5m 11s | Health experts say it’ll take true herd immunity before going back to our regular lives. (5m 11s)
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