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The increase in Camden, N.J.'s violent crime rate from January to June. Nearly half of the police force was laid off in January.

October 24, 2011 •

Caroline Cournoyer

The increase in Camden, N.J.'s violent crime rate from January to June. Nearly half of the police force was laid off in January.

Caroline Cournoyer

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.

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