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New Jersey Native, Pennsylvania Equity Officer, City Council Candidate Karl Singleton Dies New Jersey Native, Pennsylvania Equity Officer, City Council Candidate Karl Singleton Dies
New Jersey Native, Pennsylvania Equity Officer, City Council Candidate Karl Singleton Dies Harrisburg Chief Equity and Compliance Officer Karl Singleton Jr., a 2025 candidate for city council, died at his home on Friday, March 15, city officials confirmed. Singleton, a 52-year-old Newark, New Jersey native, dedicated his life to public service, making a lasting impact on Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s government and community. His sudden passing sent shockwaves through local government and advocacy circles. Mayor Wanda Williams and Communications Director Mischelle Moyer confirmed his death to PennLive on Friday. Moyer said he died around 1:45 p.m. His cause and manner of death wer…
Maywood Police: How Are We Doing? Maywood Police: How Are We Doing?
Maywood Police: How Are We Doing? Maywood residents and merchants are invited to assess the borough's police department as part of a process known as accreditation. Members of the department and borough employees also are encouraged to call during the scheduled phone-in period from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6. THE NUMBER: 201-845-2900 ext. 138 Telephone comments will be fielded by an assessment team from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, whose members will examine “all aspects of the Maywood Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services,” Chief Terence Kenny sai…
River Vale PD Recognized By Chiefs Association For 'Clarity, Transparency, Professionalism' River Vale PD Recognized By Chiefs Association For 'Clarity, Transparency, Professionalism'
River Vale PD Recognized By Chiefs Association For 'Clarity, Transparency, Professionalism' River Vale police met the highest standards of law enforcement when it received accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. NJSACOP is a statewide, independent credentialing body that analyzes the operational effectiveness and clarity of a police department’s policies and procedures. Although about 570 law enforcement agencies in the state are eligible for law enforcement accreditation, only 43% are accredited. River Vale police began the process, which can take up to two years to complete, in March of 2021. “It was a team effort,” said River Vale Police D…