Solomon publishes the plan for public security to tackle the trends of mixed crime in Jersey City

The mayor candidate and the city council of Station E, James Solomon, has published a platform for public security that focuses on the visibility of the police, the reaction of mental health, the independence of the fire brigade and support for the prevention of violence in the community.

“As a mayor, I will make sure that we have more civil servants who run the beat, the intervention system for psychological health crisis and another commitment to justice and security. Jersey City deserves nothing less,” said Solomon in an explanation.

The platform from Solomon calls for 100 additional police officers, the restructuring of the command hierarchy and the termination of firm positions to enable more flexible, community-oriented police work. It also suggests restoring annual ceremonies to recognize police fighting and offering on progress. The plan is committed to the restoration of a complete traffic authority and the installation of speed cameras in school zones until state approval is due.

The proposal includes a system for the mental health crisis, in which doctors and not the police react to 911 calls, whereby the police were made available if necessary. Solomon also calls for the creation of a civilian appeal review committee with an investigation and disciplinary authority that depend on state legislation.

In the fire services, Solomon promised to keep the Jersey City fire brigade independently and fully occupied. He rejects any merger with other fire brigades and calls for the role of public security to create two separate roles for the police and the fire brigade instead. His plan also includes the modernization of fire houses and the increasing punishments for violations of fire security.

Its platform also proposes an extended financing of initiatives to the base against violence, including the Cure Wowers Model and youth development programs such as summer jobs and activities after school. An initiative of the city width in the neighborhood is also included.

Solomon's plan is moved under the shift of the crime trends in Jersey City. In December, Mayor Steven Fulop and James Shea, director of public security, reported the lowest number of murders since the beginning of the recordings and fell from historical average values ​​in his mid -20s to single -digit digits. The shootings also decreased, although according to the law of New Jersey they are not classified as crimes.

Despite the decline in weapons, other violent crimes – including serious attacks and robberies – increased. Overall, violent crime has increased by 6% over Fulop's term, which is largely due to an increase in severe attacks by 95%.

Crimes on a lower level, including package thefts and cars, have continued to have challenges. Shea attributed these trends to a small number of repetition offenders and delays in the court system, of which he said that they have deteriorated since the effect of the deposit.

The administration of Fulop has also been under fire, as it shares crime data. The figures are currently reported quarterly to “show trends”. Critics called for more frequent publication of crime data in compat-style, a practice in other cities such as New York, published weekly reports, and Newark.

The Solomon public security plan did not contain any suggestions to improve transparency or frequency of reporting on crime status.