James Solomon, who will take office as mayor of Jersey City tomorrow, has named fabled 35-year law enforcement leader Anthony Ambrose as his acting public safety director.
Ambrose served as Newark Public Safety Director, supervising the city’s police and fire divisions, from 2016 to 2021 under Mayor Ras Baraka. He previously served as chief of detectives at the Essex County Prosecutor’s office, as Essex County Undersheriff, Newark Police Director, and Newark Chief of Police. He began his career as a Newark police officer in 1983.
“Anthony Ambrose knows how to run a public safety operation that serves the people. Director Ambrose has a track record of delivering results and will bring a wealth of experience and stability to the Jersey City Public Safety Department,” Solomon stated. “He reduced violent crime, implemented body-worn cameras, built genuine community partnerships, and met the requirements of a federal consent decree. That’s the kind of proven leadership Jersey City needs right now. Acting Director Ambrose will assess what’s working, what isn’t, and give us an honest roadmap for building a public safety operation our people deserve.”…