Police OT Alternatives, Mahwah Drug Arrest Stats This Week

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the stories you can expect to see on Patch this week.

If you have an idea for another story you’d like to see, email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. 

Police OT Questioning

Not long after township officials closed a possible investigation into police overtime spending in 2012, township council members say they are concerned about the OT costs so far in 2013. This year, the concern is over the rising costs of having MPD officers receiving overtime to cover shifts for several officers who are out on sick leave and disability.

Township officials said the PD is, so far, ahead of this year's budget in its overtime spending as a result. At its last meeting, the council discussed possible ways to address the issue. Check Patch this week for more details.

Drug Stats

The Mahwah Patch will take a look this week at some of the trends in drug arrests in Mahwah over the past five years. Check Patch to see what patterns are emerging, and for comments from police officers and detectives on the nature of drug arrests in the township.

Nearby Relay 

Mahwah relay-ers are more involved this year in the nearby Ramsey Relay for Life, happening this weekend. If you have yet to donate or become involved, never fear. Patch will have all of the details you need to know about the Relay this week.

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