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Asbury Park Police Announce 13 Percent Drop In Crime Rate

Councilman Kendle: Bias Crime Report Down 42 Percent

By Michelle Gladden


Asbury Park saw a 13 percent drop in crime last year, according to an annual report compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigations [FBI]. The national Uniform Crime Report, launched in 1929, is a measurement to standardize crime per municipality. It outlines aggregated statistics on everything from violent crimes to property offenses, such as arson, […]

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Jan 28, 2019
Asbury Park

Three veteran police officers promoted

Salerno: Crime rate down 30 percent over last year

By Michelle Gladden


Three of the 91-member Asbury Park Police Department’s veteran officers were promoted Thursday morning before an audience of close to 70 friends, family members, and colleagues. The ceremony was led by Acting Police Chief Anthony Salerno, who said crime in the city is down 30 percent over last year.  The crime rate had dropped 21.6 […]

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Oct 01, 2015