One-third of Paterson’s Police Force to be Laid Off

By Jerry Henry

Paterson City officials say the layoff notices will go out as early as Monday and will take affect April 1^st.  The layoffs include one-third of the city’s police force.  City officials say they have considered alternatives to layoffs like reduce work hours and leaves of absence.  Mayor Jeffery Jones says he had few choices.

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