Are Police Records in New Jersey Becoming More Transparent, or Less?

WNYC News | Nov 18, 2022

The New Jersey Attorney General has announced new disclosure laws for police officer discipline reports after a 2020 rule created public disclosures that were criticized for being too vague. 

Departments must now reveal when officers get in trouble for discrimination,  lying,  use of excessive force, domestic violence, mishandling evidence, improper searches or arrests. Morning Edition host Michael Hill spoke with CJ Griffin, an attorney and advocate for open public records in New Jersey, about the changes.  

Click on the red audio player above to hear the interview. 

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