DOJ found Trenton police used excessive force and made unconstitutional stops and arrests, then dropped the case without any consent decree

On November 21, 2024, DOJ's Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Jersey found a pattern or practice of Trenton police using excessive force, including unreasonable physical force and pepper spray, and unlawfully stopping, searching and arresting people, citing inadequate supervision, accountability and training.