Jim McGreevey acknowledges the complexities surrounding public safety in Jersey City.  He emphasizes a comprehensive approach that extends beyond law enforcement to include community engagement and support services, aiming to address the root causes of crime.

1. The Jersey City 911 Center on Bishop Sheet must have a comprehensive overhaul to meet best practices and accreditation standards, in order to improve call and dispatch times and ensure the 911 Center is properly staffed, the system is not strained, and the staff is not overburdened.

2. JCPD must establish a Traffic Bureau to use strategic data and streamlined communication to improve the present significant traffic congestion in Jersey City and allow for an effective traffic management strategy.

3. The Jersey City Police Department ought to reinstate the Motorcycle Unit to enhance efficiency in assisting at parades and large-scale events and addressing challenges posed by bike lanes and construction-related road closures.

4. Jersey City must implement the “Arrive Together” program, developed by the Attorney General of New Jersey, where law enforcement officers are accompanied by a mental health specialist when responding to behavioral health incidents.

5. JCPD must shift to an intelligent-flexible deployment model for Fixed Posts, so

that there is a balance between static posts and proactive, community-oriented policing.

6. The Intelligence Unit must have the necessary technologically advanced equipment to assist in the Department’s objective of employing a more effective crime strategy.

7. JCPD should reintroduce the annual Award Recognition Ceremony, which has been absent for nearly nine years, acknowledging the commitment of our law enforcement professionals who risk their lives for the safety of Jersey City’s

citizens.

8. JCPD must undergo technological upgrades, including the implementation of digital call sheets, electronic dispatching for radio cars, and enhancing CCTV capabilities in patrol cars, to optimize resource allocation, streamline reporting processes, and ultimately improve officer safety, tactical effectiveness, and community service efficiency.

9. JCPD needs to reassess current administrative office assignments and redeploy to ensure that officers are engaging in direct community-oriented police functions. This change will enhance community-centric policing, increasing visibility of officers on the street, fostering positive relationship between the community and police, and addressing the community’s concerns regarding limited police presence.

10. JCPD must pursue and attain state and national accreditation, to ensure that it continues to adhere to “best practices” and standardized procedures.