Less than 1% of N.J. cops accounted for 18% of every kick, hit and tackle across N.J., new data shows
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Officials are still fixing small glitches and hope to eventually update the database monthly.
But the numbers, which cover October through February, already point to a few trends.
Most cops didn’t use any force. A few used a lot.
A small number of officers reported using more force than the vast majority of their colleagues.
Just 289 cops used force at least three times in five months, a higher rate than others. Some said they used far more.
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