Appointment of 89 special police officers
Summary
Eighty-nine Newark residents were appointed as special police officers for 2026, supplementing the police division's capacity.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Specials' volunteer hours help defray overtime costs for parades and festivals.
Neighborhoods getting added police presence and the 89 residents gaining employment.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Municipal Council — September 8, 2026
No new class of special police officers has been commissioned in about 16 years; members want one soon to cover festivals, parades, and posts at bars, schools, and the housing authority.
Municipal Council — February 4, 2026
Eighty-nine Newark residents were appointed as special police officers for 2026, supplementing the police division's capacity.
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