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Only in New Jersey.  Fox News had a story about a father who saved his boy from his Jeep, which was falling off a cliff into the river below. That is the feel good side of the story.

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A measure that toughens penalties for people who kill, maim or even threaten to harm a police dog, a police horse or any other animal used by law enforcement could be passed by the full Assembly in the coming weeks.

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New Jersey's narcotics units and prosecutors' offices have a serious shortage of undercover vehicles.

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Nationwide, 173 police officers died in the line of duty, up 13% from 153 the year before, according to numbers as of today.

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"Big Brother" is watching you, New Jersey drivers...more than ever. And, you're going to pay.

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The Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee has approved a bill that would exempt police officers who were laid-off for budget or efficiency reasons from retaking the basic police training course, if they’re rehired by their former agency or find a job with a new agency within five years from the date their employment was terminated. Under the current Police Training Commission policy, a police officer who has a break in service of more than three years is required to retake the basic training course.

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Two New Jersey police officers were hospitalized after their cruisers collided as they rushed to help other officers who were pursuing a burglary suspect on foot.

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Police in five New Jersey cities where departments have had deep layoffs are making fewer arrests for minor offenses -- a trend that experts fear could lead to a rise in the most serious crimes.

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Police in New Jersey's largest city are mourning a colleague.

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When I learned to drive my father was too nervous to get behind the wheel with me.  My always calm mother did that.

However, there are 3 important “rules of the road” my Dad did teach me, and after30 years of driving I still hear him in my head:

• “drive careful”
• “look out for deer”
• “if you get pulled over just answer yes sir no sir”

The latter came in handy about a year ago when on two different occasions I was pulled over by the same officer for “rolling” through a stop sign.  “So the car can stop, you just chose to let it roll” the officer said once I rolled down my window.  I s

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