It takes an Atlantic City Police officer 20 years to reach top pay in this critical, often dangerous job.
Public safety experts say this contributes to ACPD being short-staffed by at least 50 officers.
Chelsea and Lower Chelsea neighborhoods notably angry with lack of consistent police presence.
Another public safety crisis putting Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small on the hot seat. Again.
Instead of hiring more police officers, Small still spending millions on his so-called ‘Anti-Violence Squad.’
The Marty Small Anti-Violence Squad consists of ex-offenders, some violent, being paid upwards of $75,000 per year. A $1 mil+ budget. So far, no proof of effectiveness.
This well intentioned, but clearly ineffective public safety program only wastes taxpayer funds.
AC Mayor Small hiring contractors, instead of public safety employees of Atlantic City.
A Mayor Marty Small ex-offender hire at $ 75,000 makes more than an Atlantic City Police Officer who has been on the force for 8 years.
Weak Mayor combined with soft criminal laws, Atlantic City had 4 murders during the first week of 2024
Read More: Atlantic City, NJ is Paying Ex-Offenders More Than Police Officer
Mayor Marty Small is married to LaQuetta Small, Superintendent of the Atlantic City School District.
Ms. Small was former Principal of Atlantic City High School.
I am not surprised. There is a drug house at 818 N.Ohio, it was burglarized and taken over by homeless drug dealers and porch pirates.I am contacting the Governor next. Police in A.C. are AMAZING. With no help. This is very sad.
Very Sad. The AC Police are the best. They need help to do their job. It is impossible with a skeleton crew of Police. Governor Murphy please help,if you want this city to survive.
It’s so ridiculous!!! Only in Atlantic City, right?! Who else would do this.
Seems everyone thinks the Smalls are dirty and corrupt but no reporter does any investigative reporting. This leaves these corrupt activities to continue like his wife hire her nephew a convicted molester to work with your kids. Wake up reporters and do some real reporting.
The Government needs to step in AGAIN and take charge. PS look at who’s continuously voting them all in
This guy needs to go – he claims to be the best mayor ever; wrong very wrong. This city will never be better as long as he is in office. Like most blue state mayors the police are hated and have had their hands tied. They want them to be social workers not law enforcers. We all know who has to go to get this city on the right track. This situation should really open some eyes – he thinks more of these criminals that the police who constantly put their lives on the line. If there was ever a question – just look at who party marty is paying the big bucks.
well he hires ex convicts, ex molesters, failed porn stars etc.. the police should be pissed off at this new anti violence team. Its a slap in the face. Party Marty is hiring all his friends which just happen to all be criminals! Wake up AC!