The Paterson Police Department in New Jersey responded to a series of 911 calls from a man who was apparently having a mental health crisis. The man was extremely paranoid and holed up in his apartment bathroom with several knives. The man, Najee Seabrooks, was a violence intervention activist within his community.

After four hours of tense negotiations, Seabrooks was killed as he lunged at officers with his knife. The community is now demanding reform, and the NJ Attorney General’s Office has seized control of the police department.

Tonight we will discuss the 911 conversations, the bodycam footage, and the subsequent false information being pushed within the community.  

Former dispatcher and retired cop Drew, and former officer and current dispatcher Jon will discuss the case and the audio of the call. They will also review the officer bodycam footage and the some of the trial testimony and the police response.

Call our non-emergency line at:

******(848) COMM-911******

******(848) 266-6911********

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