JERSEY CITY, NJ – Mayor James Solomon wasted no time setting the tone for his administration, unveiling an ambitious public safety agenda designed to strengthen law enforcement, reduce traffic fatalities, and rebuild trust between officers and residents. Standing beside Acting Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose and Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, Solomon signed a series of executive orders and directives that he said would take effect immediately.
“Protecting the people of Jersey City is this administration’s top priority,” Solomon declared, emphasizing action over rhetoric. The plan centers on expanding the city’s police ranks, restoring a dedicated traffic enforcement unit, and renewing the city’s commitment to Vision Zero—a long-term effort to eliminate traffic-related deaths and injuries.
The mayor announced that Jersey City will hire 30 new police officers through a joint initiative with Hudson County’s training academy. The program, which is free for municipalities, aims to rebuild staffing while reshaping department culture. Once trained, officers will be deployed on neighborhood {patrols}, focusing on community engagement and visibility. Officials said the move will also help improve retention within the force…