I know our residents, and I understand what theyre looking for from us. Police waged an hours-long gunfight with two men armed with high-powered rifles on Tuesday in and around a New Jersey cemetery and kosher market, leaving six people dead, including one officer and both suspects, authorities said. Since Kellys served as police chief, one statistic thats steadily declined in the city is homicides. Public perspective is just as valuable as police perspective, and I believe this latest step were taking will strengthen police/community relations. Published January 30, 2021 at 7:15 AM. The majority pay is between $73,821 to $96,588 per year. Wojciech Drewa, Charles Grosskopf, Omar Aly, Kashmir Cyrus, Edward Esparra, Robert Kenny, Christopher Koszyk, James Frattini, Assuntine Manocchio, Michael Rodriguez; Marissa Vlachos, Joseph Dwyer, Michael Strothers, Ryan Macaluso, Kenneth Bowes, Israel Acevedo, Valerie Carriere, Omar Navarro, Sean Mullahey; Dave Persad, Shanna Moore, Anthony G. Roman, Revina T. Weeks, Michael J. Meyers, Leslie Chavarria, Khareem M. Miller, Eric Tavarez, Peter J. Cardella, Joseph R. Torre; Hector L. Rivera, George W. Manuel, Ryan P. Friend, Kevin J. Aviles, Javier Lema, Sean P. Butler, Matthew M. Ramos, Adalberto Rivera, Joseph V. Anzivino, Kevin M. Lowry. 10 people pleaded guilty in a federal investigation of the JCPDs off-duty job program. "Trends for the first half of this year are as good as we ever expected it could be and know you are a small part of that. Specifically, the fascist cop is Jersey City Police Department (JCPD) Officer Anthony Scalcione and the white nationalists are connected through a separate Instagram page known as European Lives Matter. She had experience working with police, but she wasnt actually a cop. In a ceremony at City Hall, 12 were. Yet she's in charge of Jersey City, New Jersey's 950-officer police department. All rights reserved (About Us). As police director, Im working to enhance operations to allow for a more effective and more efficient police department, and these new sergeants and deputy chiefs are a major piece to that puzzle of ensuring our police department meets and exceeds the communitys expectations, Police Director Tawana Moody said. Moody has a different perspective and an understanding of some of the trials and frustrations, the difficulties, that some of the harder-to-reach communities have.The idea of civilian oversight of policing is growing in popularity. All media inquiries should be directed to Kimberly Scalcione at kscalcione@jcnj.org or 201-376-0699. Dec. 10, 2020 was one of the tragedies Kelly witnessed with the department. In 2013, Melvin Vincent Santiago, a rookie cop, was shot and killed at a drug store near the police precinct. She also expressed her promotion as a "stepping stone" for the department and stated that the women who come after her will continue to achieve, eventually making it become the norm. 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I'm looking forward to the challenge," said Tawana Moody. When a civilian files a complaint to Internal Affairs, no one is aware of the results or if disciplinary actions are warranted. Some 24 years on the job, Cassidy spent a majority of her career in narcotics and was a captain in the East district at the time of her promotion. Some 51 members of the Jersey City Police Department were promoted Monday, another boost for diversity in the ranks, city Mayor Steven M. Fulop said. Jersey City thinks so. 2003 Sergeant of Operations, West District The day after the 2016 election, Anthony Scalcione posted a photoshopped picture of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Nigel Farage arresting Barack Obama (wearing a shirt featuring George Soros face over the Star of David) with the caption this will be the greatest story every told.. The Hudson County Prosecutors Office (HCPO) has blocked Real Garden State from emailing them press inquiries shortly after a bizarre incident involving Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. "I was around it my whole life and saw the great things that they did, and I wanted to follow in their footsteps.". Detectives Eric Evans and Christopher . Jersey City Detective Joseph Seals was fatally shot near Bayview Cemetery and Douglas Miguel Rodriguez, Leah Minda Ferencz and Moshe Deutsch were killed at a city kosher market along with . She has been with the department for 16 years and was named police director three years ago. The first commissioner was Frank Hague (1913-1917). 2018 Chief of Police Without that same experience, the idea is that Moody can merge the interests of the community and the department, without the same pressure to adhere to the problematic elements of police culture, like the Blue Wall of Silence., Communities want accountability, and believe it or not, police officers want to be better.. Since then, it has become very clear that we have a unique person who has rightfully earned the trust of both the residents and the police officers, said Director Shea. Moody is stepping into the shoes of former Jersey City Police Chief Michael Kelly, who retired last week. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal), Jersey City Police Department promotion ceremony for 11 deputy chiefs, 39 sergeants, Jersey City holds a promotion ceremony for 11 deputy chiefs and 39 sergeants within the police department on Monday, March 14, 2022, at City Hall. Though it's plausible someone else is involved with managing JerseyCity_NewJersey, there's considerable evidence pointing to Scalcione . 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Now she will also handle the day-to-day operations, including discipline, internal affairs, transfers and training. Jersey City Police Department, NJ. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Moody is stepping into the shoes of former Jersey City Police Chief Michael Kelly, who retired last week. With the promotions there are 22 deputy chiefs, 15 captains, 51 lieutenants and 126 sergeants. Chief Kelly joined the JCPD in 1988, rising through the ranks to become the leader of the department in 2018. West District Commander - Captain Joseph Olszewski Executive Officer - Lt. Ahmed Azmy Phone (201) 547-5450 Fax (201) 547-5077 Address 1 Jackson Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07304 Directions REPORT A TIP To report an anonymous tip, email us at JCPDTIPS@gmail.com or call 855-JCP-TIPS or 855-527-8477. "We realized that there's culture in police departments in New Jersey that ultimately run counter to transparency and accountability without having civilian oversight," Fulop said. I said to myself, OK! All rights reserved (About Us). All Rights Reserved. "Now, with the police department, I don't think it's even thought of that much because there are so many females now and so many males who have gone through police academy with females that it's just accepted. bizarre incident involving Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, Jersey City council hopeful defending cop accused of assault, false arrest, Hudson Jail director crashed county car on Outerbridge Crossing, Clifton man charged with brandishing firearm at gym, pointing gun at cops, Former internet star Latarian Milton arrested in Bergen County, EDP hurls metal laundry cart at Midland Park police, allegedly bites cop, Pompidou X and Progressive Income Tax are great for Jersey City. "The police department I think is going in a great place right now," Fulop said. Unless you live here, you dont get to understand how that diversity makes such a great city unless you live here and see it every day, Kelly said. This announcement follows the retirement of Chief Steven McGill, who served on the Jersey City Fire Department for over 35 years, including his last five years as chief. A senior law enforcement official told News 4 the officer was approaching a van. And so, Im excited at the opportunity to further the administrations efforts of creating greater transparency, strengthening our relationships, and working to open up the lines of communication that have been closed for far too long. The most challenging part of this job is its been dotted with connections to a lot of line of duty deaths, Kelly said. I know Director Moody will bring us to that point, where trust is universally shared by all involved. "I'm just a person that wants to make a difference," Moody said. All rights reserved (About Us). As an Ordained Minister, she dedicates her personal time to serve in several ministries throughout the citys Greenville section, including Seeds of Greatness Fellowship Church and the ministry she founded, Behold Women of Faith. Being Chief of one of the largest municipal police departments in the state comes with its share of challenges, but Chief Kelly has done an excellent job of leading our 920-plus officers to further establish a quality police department committed to law enforcement, crime prevention and suppression, and community relations. When contacted months ago by Real Garden State regarding a potential fascist/white nationalist member of the department, the JCPDs Internal Affairs Unit refused to accept information regarding the matter. Even worse, European Lives Matterhas encouraged its followers to share their thoughts and opinions on JerseyCity_NewJerseyposts which results in a lot of racist comments on the page. Mayor Steve Fulop gave the oath and greeted the promoted officers. TRENTON, April 25 Two state grand jury indictments accusing a Jersey City deputy police chief, a West New York lawyer and two other men with bribery and obstruction of justice were. In 2015, the city recorded 30 homicides, which was an all-time high for the first time in years. Born and raised in Jersey City, the Lincoln High School graduate started as a Clerk with the police department in 2005 and quickly worked her way up to hold various management positions. Then the following year, in 2018, the mayor asked me after a series of interviews to be the chief of police and geez, who can turn that down?. By Daniel Ulloa/Hudson County View "It has been a truly challenging environment for the Jersey City Police Department. When you have assignments that you truly enjoy and are grateful for, you dont think about retiring.. Andrew LaBruno told HCV. It sneaks up on you. In that role she handled policy, budgeting and unit size. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Few urban police . "But in a few years, it's not going to be unusual.". She has also stressed the importance of body cameras and changed the way the department deals with complaints, handling newly filed complaints personally as soon as they are submitted rather than letting them stack up and addressing them whenever convenient. I thought I was done until I was honored with the chance to be Chief of Police. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal), Mayor Steve Fulop speaks at the Jersey City Police Department promotion ceremony for 12 deputy chiefs and 39 sergeants on Monday, March 14, 2022, at City Hall. You didnt get rid of the traditional executive experience; you just brought somebody in to lead who represents more of the communitys concerns and doesnt have that mentality of This is the way we have to do things because that what policing says.At a time of overwhelming calls for reform, integrating the knowledge that civilian employees bring to departments with that of multiyear police veterans may be the middle ground that pleases everyone.In many agencies, theres a divide between those who are sworn in and those who are civilian. The names of the officers promoted are as follows: Jersey City has 50 new ranking cops: 11 promoted to deputy chief, Sign up for the Hudson County Review newsletter, jersey city police superior officer's association, Police: Secaucus man, 64, arrested for hitting teen known to him with a baseball bat, GoFundMe pages launched after Bayonne womans killing, husband charged with murder, Police: Brooklyn duo busted for identity theft for ATM scam in Bayonne, Murphy, LeRoy Jones, endorse Sires and his four running mates in West New York, Jersey City awards $1M to 88 artists & organization with 2nd round of trust fund grants. I was born and raised in Jersey City my whole life, Moody, whos also the first Black woman to lead the department, said of the fast-growing and racially diverse city, just outside Manhattan. He credits his work as a homicide detective for exposing him to the aspects of police work that intrigue him most, cracking cases and pursuing criminals. Bayonne Police Department. 356 MLK Blvd. Ultimately, its unclear whether the JCPD Internal Affairs shares the same opinion as TAPinto journalist Al Sullivan regarding New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal raising the threat level for white supremacists. Given that Jersey Citybills itself as New Jerseys most progressive & diverse city, it might be shocking for some to learn the account is closely associated with a fascist cop & white nationalists. Moody, a 50-year-old Black woman with no traditional law enforcement experience, became the countrys first civilian police leader earlier this year, when her predecessor retired. Obtenez-le maintenant sur Xranks ! As well, NJ-dot-coms Use of Force database seems unreliable because there are two Anthony Scalciones working for the JCPD (one is a captain). Instead, the city folded all the responsibilities of the chief into Moodys new role as police director, making her the top cop in everything but name. Kelly topped 40 other candidates to replace former Police Chief Phillip Zacche. Tawana Moody has never conducted an arrest. But not everyone in Jersey City was on board with an outsider taking up the mantle at first. The Jersey City Police Headquarters, located in Jersey, New Jersey is a law enforcement agency that has been granted specific police powers in Hudson County. The Instagram page JerseyCity_NewJersey has nearly twice as many followers as Mayor Steven Fulop, yet its connections to a fascist JCPD cop and white nationalists have gone under the radar. She's never carried a badge or a gun, but now Moody will lead the nearly 1,000 sworn officers in the Jersey City Police Department. I think that has always been in the background of my career, and Im grateful for all of the great men and women, past and present, that I have had the honor to work with in serving the Jersey City community.. My dad had such an impression on me. TRENDING | Giant pandas play in snow in adorable video from Smithsonian's National Zoo. With over 45,000 followers on Instagram, JerseyCity_NewJersey is arguably the most influential social media account in the city it purports to represent, yet the page owners identity has remained a mystery. In 2009, Detective Marc DiNardo was fatally shot after a shootout with suspected armed robbers on Reed Street. The rank of chief, however, can only be given to someone who was a police supervisor for at least five years. The following is a 5-point presentation linking Scalcione to A1NewsNetwork and fascist ideology, while highlighting behavioral patterns and similarities between A1NewsNetwork & JerseyCity_NewJersey: Photo posted on the City of Jersey Citys instagram welcoming Yadbir Singh to the JCPD. She said it never crossed her mind that she would become a chief. I always had assignments in my career that were exciting. A drill sergeant marched from the distance and appeared before them wearing high leather boots, a leather strap across his chest and a big hat. 630 Avenue C. Bayonne, NJ 07002 Whether or not Scalcione runs Jersey Citys most influential social media account, the white nationalist behind European Lives Matter was tagging the cops personal account and JerseyCity_NewJerseyin numerous posts. Yet shes in charge of Jersey City, New Jerseys 950-officer police department. 2013 - West District Commanding Officer "Regarding Director Moody specifically she has a proven track record and I'm comfortable with that.". 2011 Captain, Patrol & Investigations Executive Officer How Jersey Justice is Administered: Author: Augustine E. Costello: Publisher: A. E. Costello, The Police Relief Association Publication Company, 1891: Original from: Columbia University: Digitized: Oct 13, 2009: Length: 428 pages : Export . After working in the Jersey City Police Department for 16 years, Tawana Moody will expand her current role as Police Director to oversee all operational functions of the police department as Chief Michael Kelly voluntarily enters retirement, effective immediately. That account has been inactive since June 2017, but in the tagged section of that page theres five photos of Scalcione posted from February 2015 to March 2016 one of which includes a friend mentioning @anthony.scalcione in the comments. for investing in our police force and working with myself and the JCPSOA to identify the need for these promotions," Jersey City Police Superior Officers Association President Sgt . Under his leadership, the department will continue to serve as a model for police recruitment and diversity, while moving forward with the administration's public safety initiatives. The Jersey City police chief said that the detective killed was an officer for 15 years and was a father of five. To address the growing gap between the force and the community at a time when national faith in law enforcement was at an all-time low, Democratic Mayor Steven Fulop decided the department needed a fresh perspective and appointed Moody, instead of a sworn officer, in February. So when the time came to pick a new head of the police department, the longtime mayor saw Moody as the perfect choice. 2017 Deputy Chief, Chief of Detectives Both have achieved their shared dream of owning a gym. Chief Comey, 50, has spent more than half his life with the Jersey City Police Department, rising from patrol officer to sergeant to detective commander to lieutenant over a 28-year career. Darla Miles interviews the first civilian and Black woman appointed to lead the Jersey City Police Department. Specifically, this article examines the complex backstory of Jersey City Police Department (JCPD) Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) politics, Public Safety Director James Shea's liability in a whistleblower lawsuit, and former Chief Mike Kelly's retirement. Administrative Division Board of Officers Staff . Though its plausible someone else is involved with managing JerseyCity_NewJersey, theres considerable evidence pointing to Scalcione being the main operator. According to Shea, most cops would never think of that. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Jersey City Police Chief Michael Kelly said on Sunday that a new non-emergency hotline would be set up at a press conference in front of the East District precinct addressing changes in protocol for first responders in light of two officers testing positive for COVID-19. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Advertisement Moody, a 50-year-old Black woman with no traditional law enforcement experience, became the. Patrick Kirwin, Raymond Ortiz, Tyrone Hickey, James Crecco, Thomas Engleke, George Rotondo, Patrick Sullivan, Benjamin Dailey, Michael DiSanto, Michael McKerry, Joseph Santiago and Anthony Tedesco. "Sometimes thing seem big, something is big but it's not bigger than what I can handle. (JCPDs) name was dragged through the mud, Kelly said. In the JCPD veterans office, theres some remembrance of those who lost their lives on the job. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. JERSEY CITY, NJ - Four members of the Jersey City Police Department have been suspended in relation to the use of legal cannabis while off duty. After working in the Jersey City Police Department for 16 years, Tawana Moody will expand her current role as Police Director to oversee all operational functions of the police department as Chief Michael Kelly voluntarily enters retirement, effective immediately. ", Cassidy said that she wants to follow in the footsteps of her father and her uncle, who is a retired lieutenant, describing it as a kind of "natural progression. The man began yelling at them to get in line and Kelly, for the first time, said to himself, What the hell am I doing?. Jersey City Police Department promotes 15 sergeants, 47 lieutenants, & 21 captains By John Heinis - November 22, 2022 3:05 pm 1 The Jersey City Police Department promoted 83 officers at a City Hall ceremony this morning 15 sergeants, 47 lieutenants, and 21 captains. European Lives Matters directing their followers to comment on JerseyCity_NewJersey post. If you're gonna change the culture, maybe a different perspective is helpful, Fulop told VICE News. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Anytime theres change, theres going to be friction, right? Cossolini said. And suspects spend less time in uncomfortable cells in handcuffs, theyre moved to court faster. The States Police was established in its current form by the Police Force (Jersey) Law, 1974 and consists of around 240 officers. Kelly and his classmates were lined up outside of a building at Caven Point, where the academy used to be. 2004 Lieutenant, Night Detective Commander; Major Case Commander ", ALSO READ | Woman was doing donuts before truck plunged into icy water: Police, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts, NYPD detective dies after spending 33 years in a coma, Panel investigating Suffolk County security cyberattack to meet. Detective work has always been a fascination for me and the pursuit of bad guys was always an intriguing part of why I like police work. This was some 130 years after the need for a full-time force was identified. "I'm not trying to be seen, I want to make a difference and help people. A body of paid and uniformed town police was set up in Saint Helier in 1854, which became the nucleus of the Paid Police established to . More Local Journalism to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 4/30/23. Dave Persad, who was sworn in as sergeant, is hugged by Deputy Chief Nicola Flora. While it's easy to have that conversation, in my opinion, it's different once you're trying to make it happen. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Jersey City is a very, very different place. Some of JerseyCity_NewJerseys posts related to the George Floyd protests. The Chief of Police, who served under the Commissioner of Public Safety, oversaw the city's fire and weights and measures departments. And you need someone whos going to welcome change and is willing to work to make that difference happen., Moody has even created a training bureau at the departments Municipal Utilities Authority and Office of Emergency Management facilities that offers new mandatory courses year-round to help keep officers skills evolving and sharp. Its different because the diversity factor is incredible. Out of the 39 new sergeants promoted at this mornings ceremony at City Hall, over half are minorities and one-third are Hispanic. Even though its the same account, JerseyCity_NewJersey has changed its name multiple times. JERSEY CITY - The city police department promoted 17 provisional deputy chiefs Tuesday afternoon, including the city's first woman taking on the position. Director Moodys job requirements have ranged from contract negotiations to emergency crisis response, to diversity recruitment, to budgets, to facilitating community meetings and public outreach. ), Parking Enforcement, and Fire Prevention. Shes never had a badge or a police-issued gun, and she hasnt gone through academy training. Ive been around a long time. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal), Deputy Chief Nicola Flora speaks at the Jersey City Police Department promotion ceremony for 12 deputy chiefs and 39 sergeants on Monday, March 14, 2022, at City Hall. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411 . Jersey City has placed its police department under the leadership of a civilian in an unusual arrangement meant to bring greater transparency and accountability to law enforcement there, Mayor . Retired Police Chief, Polish Immigrant Open New Gym In Old Jersey City Firehouse. Sign up here. Were probably going to have to stay and work this a little bit, Kelly told The Jersey Journal. Over time, the page gained its massive following from posting violent altercations, racially-charged incidents, and anything controversial involving police in Jersey City with the infamous Kosher Market and Newport Mall shootings boosting its following. From there, I got the job that I wanted the most which was Chief of Detectives. Through the complexities of the state law, only sworn officers currently have access to Internal Affairs (IA) investigations unless obtained through costly litigation. Jersey City Police Department; Nearby Cities; 5 Safest Cities in New Jersey; Nearby Cities.