![]() ![]() Longo noted that the Lawrence Township Police Department has been deemed to have met the highest standards of policing in New Jersey, following a review by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP). “There are more than 800,000 police officers nationwide who act professionally and with integrity and respect for the oath of office that they took when they were sworn in,” he said. He further said, “the actions of a few police officers impact the reputation, trust and respect for all officers.” When police encounters occur, such as the one that resulted in Nichols’ death, community partnerships with local police departments can become strained,” Longo said. ![]() “One of my most important goals is building a true partnership with residents, based on mutual trust and respect. ![]() They will all be held accountable under the law, he said. Longo said the videos showed the five police officers “taking deliberate action and making conscious choices during the motor vehicle stop,” such as beating and kicking Nichols. They were charged with second-degree murder and other offenses. The five police officers were fired from the Memphis Police Department. Nichols was hospitalized and died three days later, according to reports. ![]()
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