User:Bannie1026/sandbox

Article Evaluation

 * Yes, everything in the article is relevant to the police department. The misconduct sub-section distracted me because initially I thought this information is not very relevant. A person who is looking for information on the Newark Police Department would be more interested in the history of the police department, not the misconduct of it.
 * Yes, the article is fairly neutral due to the nature of the topic. The article includes facts and updates about the Newark Police Department. These facts are unbiased and objective.
 * I feel there are numerous viewpoints that are underrepresented. The history of the police department is rarely brought up in the page. In addition, current information is not updated.
 * Numerous articles are from news outlets such as nj.com and the New York times. These may not be the best places to get information as they are biased.
 * Historical and current information should be added. The bringing up of the police department and famous events are not mentioned.
 * There no conversations going on. It is rated as start-class on the quality scale. This means there is room for improvement.
 * It is rated as a quality scale article and of mid-importance. It is part of the WikiProject New Jersey.

Planning to contribute
 * History about the Newark Police Department. i.e. When it was established, how did they get up and running, any major events
 * Updated news from 2017
 * Where the NPD is located
 * What the NPD is known for
 * History of NPD

Established in April 1857, the agency focuses on committing their efforts to law enforcement and service within the city of Newark.
 * The history of the NPD can be improved. I want to include how they transitioned into the Newark Police Department.
 * Major contributions to the wellness of our state on behalf of the Newark Police Department

History of Newark Police Department
https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/about/history

History
The foundation for the Newark Police Department dates back to 1681 when two men were appointed as watchmen to preserve peace and crime in the town at night. Eventually, these responsibilities extended to more individuals and a group of seven watchmen were appointed to the four watch districts in Newark. Once Newark became incorporated in April 1836, Mayor William Halsey decided to extend a notion to institute the "City Watch." The City Watch consisted of policemen who were responsible for patrolling the streets of Newark. In 1855, the watchmen were officially associated as the Constables and the Night Watch were those who kept watch at nighttime. In April 1857, the Newark Police Department was established when the municipal police replaced the Night Watch and Constables.