Law & Public Safety

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The Department has responsibilities for the safety, security, and quality of life of the people of New Jersey. It represents the public's rights and interests in all legal matters. The Department is comprised of the Office of the Attorney General and several divisions: Homeland Security and Preparedness, New Jersey State Police, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Civil Rights, Consumer Affairs, Criminal Justice, Gaming Enforcement, Highway Traffic Safety, Law, Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, Victims of Crime Compensation, and State Athletic Commissioner. The Department is also affiliated with several independent agencies, including the State Ethics Commission, Human Relations Council, Juvenile Justice Commission, and the New Jersey S.P.C.A.

The Department was one of the thirteen departments established under the New Jersey Constitution of 1947. This establishment consolidated several previously independent departments, including Law, the State Police, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Motor Vehicles, Weights and Measures, and several professional boards, which were further consolidated under the Division of Professional Boards.

Authorizing law(s) and reorganization plans: Chapter 439 of the Laws of 1948; Chapter 284 of the Laws of 1995.

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Alcoholic Beverage Control
The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is responsible for regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages within the state
Attorney General
The Attorney General of New Jersey is head of the Department of Law & Public Safety
Civil Rights, Division on
The Divison on Civil Rights investigate discrimination complaints.
Consumer Affairs, Divison of
Protects the public from fraud, deceit and misrepresentation in the sale of goods and services.
Criminal Justice, Division of
The Division of Criminal Justice is responsible for detecting, enforcing and prosecuting the criminal business of New Jersey
Emergency Management, Office of
Gaming Enforcement, Division of
The goal of the Division of Gaming Enforcement is to keep organized crime out of the gaming industry.
Highway Traffic Safety, Division of
The mission of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety is the safety of highway drivers.
Juvenile Justice Commission
The Juvenile Justice Commission is the authority responsible for planning, policy development and provision of services in the juvenile justice system.
Miscellaneous reports and publications
Racing Commission
The New Jersey Racing Commission is responsible for regulating the safety and integrity of the horse racing industry .
State Police
The New Jersey State Police is committed to protect, preserve, and safeguard the constitutional and civil rights of all citizens
Victims of Crime Compensation Office
The New Jersey Victims of Crime Compensation Office assists innocent individuals whose lives have been tragically altered as a result of victimization from violent crimes by providing compensation for some expenses they suffer as a result of the crime.
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