City Council confirmed the appointment of a new police director last month.
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Traffic enforcement will be priority in 2023
Traffic enforcement will be a priority in the new year to reduce motor vehicle accidents and unsafe behavior behind the wheel.
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New BA, police director spur reorganization
City Council confirmed the appointments of a new city business administrator and police director, ushering in a reorganization of City Hall.
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2019 crime data
Reported offenses of crime in Rahway continued to plummet in 2019, down almost a third from 2018, part of a continuing broader countywide trend.
City Council approves new 6-year PBA contract
City Council approved a new six-year contract through 2023 with Patrolman’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 31, representing officers in the Rahway Police Department.
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Overall crime rate continues to fall
Reported incidents of crime continue to fall in Rahway and surrounding areas, down almost 19 percent in the city last year and 10 percent countywide.
Crime continues to drop
Crime dropped by about 13 percent in Rahway last year, continuing a long-term trend that also has seen declines across the region and the nation.
Crime rate holds steady
Reported crime in Rahway dipped about 1.5 percent last year, as nonviolent crime inched up while violent crime dropped by a third. Countywide, reported crime rose about 2 percent, according to figures for 2016.