Law & Public Safety

Officials are trying to raise awareness about human trafficking ahead of the Super Bowl, which is coming to NJ.

Attorney General John Hoffman said last week’s Fugitive Safe Surrender program exceeded expectations.

Following Father Michael Fugee's resignation from the church after violating an agreement that he have no contact with minors, Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli said that he will not longer make ...

Acting Newark Mayor Luis Quintana believes police should patrol neighborhoods more.

Fugitive Safe Surrender Program lets non-violent offenders turn themselves in.

Newark Police Department Director Samuel DeMaio explains that while the number of murders is up in the state's largest city, the amount of non-fatal shootings has decreased.

Victims of human sex trafficking attended a summit in Trenton where officials examined how they can cut down on the occurrence, especially with the Super Bowl coming to the Garden State in February.

Newark has had 82 homicides this year and the men running to replace Cory Booker have outlined their plans to help curb violence in the city.

Just after midnight on Monday, same-sex couples gathered at Jersey City's municipal building to legally marry for the first time in state history.

Since the state Supreme Court upheld an order by a trial judge allowing same-sex marriage in New Jersey, couples are getting ready to tie the knot.

Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously voted in favor of appointing Faustino Fernandez-Vina to the state Supreme Court.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Nicholas Scutari says Supreme Court nominee Faustino Fernandez-Vina is qualified for the position of justice.

Watch the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Supreme Court nominee Faustino Fernandez-Vina.

Former Supreme Court Justice Gary Stein believes not reappointing sitting justices can damage the court's independence because members may worry about their rulings having an impact on their tenure.

Ocean City officials have begun moving forward with eminent domain proceedings to obtain easements for dozens of properties that are needed for an Army Corps beach replenishment project.