John Shjarback
@shjarback-ccj.bsky.social
Policing/Criminal Justice Researcher. Associate Professor in the Dept. of Law & Justice Studies at Rowan University. Views are my own.
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John Shjarback
@shjarback-ccj.bsky.social
· Oct 10
Camden crime reversal | Studio 2 from WHYY | 10/9/25
YouTube video by WHYY
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Great discussion today on @whyy.org with @cherrigregg.bsky.social & @avi-wa.bsky.social . Watch if enhancing your perspective on complex & nuanced topics like police reform and public safety interests you. Discussion begins around minute 12 after the Intro.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YCn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YCn...
UPDATE: Blendon Ohio officer found NOT GUILTY on all counts in the fatal shooting of Ta'Kiya Young.
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
UPDATE: Blendon Ohio officer found NOT GUILTY on all counts in the fatal shooting of Ta'Kiya Young.
So excited - thanks @njgvrc.bsky.social
📢 Check out our latest blog highlighting over
1.1 million grant funding to researchers advancing evidence-based solutions to prevent gun violence. Visit our website to read the full blog⏬
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1.1 million grant funding to researchers advancing evidence-based solutions to prevent gun violence. Visit our website to read the full blog⏬
gunviolenceresearchcenter.rutgers.edu/gvrc-blog/11...
November 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
So excited - thanks @njgvrc.bsky.social
If attending ASC I encourage you to attend my abridged panel in Mint - M4 (3:30-4:50pm) on Friday. I'll be presenting on my book - specifically how the Camden County PD (NJ) course corrected from some problematic tactics during their first few years.
www.amazon.com/Chasing-Chan...
www.amazon.com/Chasing-Chan...
Chasing Change in Camden: Police Reform in One of America's Most Violent Cities
Chasing Change in Camden: Police Reform in One of America's Most Violent Cities [Shjarback, John] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Chasing Change in Camden: Police Reform in One of America's Most Violent Cities
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November 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
If attending ASC I encourage you to attend my abridged panel in Mint - M4 (3:30-4:50pm) on Friday. I'll be presenting on my book - specifically how the Camden County PD (NJ) course corrected from some problematic tactics during their first few years.
www.amazon.com/Chasing-Chan...
www.amazon.com/Chasing-Chan...
Updated chart:
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Updated chart:
Senate Democrats are the NY Giants of politics.
November 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Senate Democrats are the NY Giants of politics.
Jury nullification?
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced a single misdemeanor after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Jury nullification?
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Make that 4 homicides in the past few weeks.
November 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Make that 4 homicides in the past few weeks.
Happy that the officer seems to be doing okay.
www.nj.com/camden/2025/...
www.nj.com/camden/2025/...
N.J. cop wounded, suspect critically injured after exchange of gunfire
The Camden County Police Department officer is in stable condition.
www.nj.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Happy that the officer seems to be doing okay.
www.nj.com/camden/2025/...
www.nj.com/camden/2025/...
Officer who fatally shot Ta'Kiya Young and her unborn child heads to trial
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Officer who fatally shot Ta'Kiya Young and her unborn child heads to trial
Blendon Township (OH) Police Officer Connor Grubb shot and killed Ta’Kiya Young and her unborn daughter in August 2023.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Officer who fatally shot Ta'Kiya Young and her unborn child heads to trial
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The Camden Co Prosecutor Office reported 3 homicides in the city of Camden the past few weeks since the reporting of 0 homicides in summer '25. Despite tremendous improvements, Camden still had a homicide rate of nearly 5Xs the nat'l average in '24. Check out my book:
www.amazon.com/Chasing-Chan...
www.amazon.com/Chasing-Chan...
Chasing Change in Camden: Police Reform in One of America's Most Violent Cities
Chasing Change in Camden: Police Reform in One of America's Most Violent Cities [Shjarback, John] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Chasing Change in Camden: Police Reform in One of America's Most Violent Cities
www.amazon.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Camden Co Prosecutor Office reported 3 homicides in the city of Camden the past few weeks since the reporting of 0 homicides in summer '25. Despite tremendous improvements, Camden still had a homicide rate of nearly 5Xs the nat'l average in '24. Check out my book:
www.amazon.com/Chasing-Chan...
www.amazon.com/Chasing-Chan...
Don’t boo, vote
November 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Don’t boo, vote
Jury begins deliberating in trial of ex-officer Sean Grayson in Sonya Massey murder.
Wandering officer accused of murder heads to trial: Sean Grayson fatally shot Sonys Massey in July 2024.
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open.substack.com/pub/johnshja...
Wandering officer accused of murder heads to trial
Sean Grayson fatally shot Sonya Massey in July 2024
open.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Jury begins deliberating in trial of ex-officer Sean Grayson in Sonya Massey murder.
Look man, I'm just trying to pull some US Census Bureau data.
October 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Look man, I'm just trying to pull some US Census Bureau data.
Dereliction of duty.
www.nj.com/hunterdon/20...
www.nj.com/hunterdon/20...
Cop went to ATM before responding to 911 call where trooper killed 2 people, prosecutor says
Kevin Bollaro, a sergeant with the Franklin Township police, is charged with official misconduct.
www.nj.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Dereliction of duty.
www.nj.com/hunterdon/20...
www.nj.com/hunterdon/20...
This is shockingly insane. Talk about a dereliction of duty.
www.rlsmedia.com/node/61440
www.rlsmedia.com/node/61440
Hunterdon County Police Sergeant Charged in Misconduct Case Tied to Pittstown Double Homicide
www.rlsmedia.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is shockingly insane. Talk about a dereliction of duty.
www.rlsmedia.com/node/61440
www.rlsmedia.com/node/61440
The tragic case of Kada Scott: Her murder has Philly and beyond talking about bail and prosecution
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The tragic case of Kada Scott
Her murder has Philly and beyond talking about bail and prosecution
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The tragic case of Kada Scott: Her murder has Philly and beyond talking about bail and prosecution
open.substack.com/pub/johnshja...
open.substack.com/pub/johnshja...
Wandering officer accused of murder heads to trial: Sean Grayson fatally shot Sonys Massey in July 2024.
open.substack.com/pub/johnshja...
open.substack.com/pub/johnshja...
Wandering officer accused of murder heads to trial
Sean Grayson fatally shot Sonya Massey in July 2024
open.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Wandering officer accused of murder heads to trial: Sean Grayson fatally shot Sonys Massey in July 2024.
open.substack.com/pub/johnshja...
open.substack.com/pub/johnshja...
On the limitations of NJ's ARRIVE Together program:
The status quo of American policing remains in Cumberland County
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The status quo of American policing remains in Cumberland County
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On the limitations of NJ's ARRIVE Together program
The status quo of American policing remains in Cumberland County
open.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
On the limitations of NJ's ARRIVE Together program:
The status quo of American policing remains in Cumberland County
open.substack.com/pub/johnshja...
The status quo of American policing remains in Cumberland County
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Remember when @kaepernick7.bsky.social took a knee during the National Anthem to protest and bring awareness to issues of policing? A former NFL All-Pro RB Doug Martin died in police custody over the weekend.
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Cops: Ex-RB Martin died in custody after break-in
Former NFL All-Pro running back Doug Martin died in police custody after he was involved in a break-in at an Oakland residence, police said.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Remember when @kaepernick7.bsky.social took a knee during the National Anthem to protest and bring awareness to issues of policing? A former NFL All-Pro RB Doug Martin died in police custody over the weekend.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
There have already been 2 murders in Camden in the two weeks since the "zero homicides in summer '25" news was making the rounds.
October 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
There have already been 2 murders in Camden in the two weeks since the "zero homicides in summer '25" news was making the rounds.
New Book: CCPD's Success Fighting Crime Requires a Team Effort. Author John Shjarback of Rowan University Documents the Rise of Camden Community Policing.
www.tapinto.net/towns/camden...
www.tapinto.net/towns/camden...
New Book: CCPD's Success Fighting Crime Requires a Team Effort
Chasing Change in Camden reveals CCPD’s police reform, community policing, retention challenges and impact on one of America’s poorest cities. Read more.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
New Book: CCPD's Success Fighting Crime Requires a Team Effort. Author John Shjarback of Rowan University Documents the Rise of Camden Community Policing.
www.tapinto.net/towns/camden...
www.tapinto.net/towns/camden...
Thanks for the kind words, @moskos.bsky.social . And yes, the algorithms are not working.
This is the book I've been waiting for: "Chasing Change in Camden." amazon.com/Chasing-Chan...
Also, I follow John. He follows me. And yet somehow the algorithm didn't let me know about this book until today? I hope @shjarback-ccj.bsky.social knows about about _my_ book.
Also, I follow John. He follows me. And yet somehow the algorithm didn't let me know about this book until today? I hope @shjarback-ccj.bsky.social knows about about _my_ book.
Chasing Change in Camden: Police Reform in One of America's Most Violent Cities
Chasing Change in Camden: Police Reform in One of America's Most Violent Cities [Shjarback, John] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Chasing Change in Camden: Police Reform in One of America's Most Violent Cities
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October 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Thanks for the kind words, @moskos.bsky.social . And yes, the algorithms are not working.