Police are alerted almost instantly after gunfire erupts. They're also told how many shots have been fired and where - the product of strategically-placed sensors meant to capture, identify and locate the sound.
Recent attacks against law enforcement officers nationwide has placed even greater emphasis on the importance of strengthening ties with the community.
Federal prosecutors say a Newark police officer convicted of bribing a bank employee to get a $1.9 million commercial loan has been sentenced to four years in prison.