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Traffic Enforcement InitiativeMayor James Davis, Chief of Police Robert Geisler and Pam O’Donnell of the Catch You Later Foundation announce the City of Bayonne Traffic Enforcement Initiative Against Aggressive and Distracted Driving. As the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic begin to fade in our rearview mirror and the time to Fall Back One Hour has pulled up alongside us the Bayonne Police Department, led by the Traffic Enforcement Unit, has begun an enforcement campaign against aggressive and distracted driving. The disruption and anxiety that Covid-19 created in our everyday life has led to increased levels of driving infractions. Drivers get distracted by cell phone calls and text messages, take their eyes off the road or simply don't pay attention. Aggressive drivers hit the gas pedal too hard, switch lanes without warning or follow other drivers too closely. A typical road rage incident happens when at least one driver chooses to act out in anger. Usually, the driver is already feeling stress when something triggers an aggressive reaction. Many road-rage drivers reported being under duress in other areas of their lives, like work or relationships, all of which contribute to a driver's stress level, making them more vulnerable to engaging in irrational behavior. Read more...
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Bayonne Police Department Brings Back
Bicycle Patrols Mayor Davis said, "Bicycle patrols enable officers to move quickly. Bicycles can fit in some places where police cars are unable to go. They will provide the Police Department with visibility in a variety of different situations in the community." Mayor Davis added, "Bicycle patrols will be especially useful during the summer months when many of our residents are outdoors." Read full press release Body Worn Camera Press
Release: Police Officers will begin recording audio/visual interactions between police and citizens. Body cameras are viewed as a valuable asset intended to assist department officers in the prosecution of certain offenders by augmenting an officer’s testimony with a video/audio record of the incident. Additionally, Read More...
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Mayor
Jimmy Davis and Police Chief Robert Geisler announced that the Bayonne
Police Department is bringing back bicycle patrols after an absence of
several years. Bicycle patrols will supplement the work of officers in
patrol cars.
The
Bayonne Police Department has implemented a new body worn
camera program starting this summer. Chief Robert Geisler will
be selecting officers within the department to wear the cameras
with the anticipation of additional cameras being rolled out by
the end of the year.
