It is my privilege to serve you, and to lead the Department of Law and Public Safety as New Jersey’s 59th Attorney General.

The Department of Law and Public Safety is a dynamic, forward-looking agency with a broad-based and vital mission.

In a very real way, the Department’s work touches the lives of everyone who lives in New Jersey, works here or visits our state.

Of course, a major aspect of what we do involves fighting crime and keeping communities safe. But the Department’s mission only begins there.

We have many other responsibilities including:

• protecting consumers from fraud
• preserving and promoting civil rights
• ensuring the integrity of New Jersey’s casino gaming and horse racing industries
• promoting safe driving and enforcing State traffic laws to ensure the safety of
  motorists, passengers and pedestrians
• keeping alcohol away from minors and preserving the integrity of the alcoholic
  beverage industry
• pursuing affirmative litigation to protect children, safeguard our environment,
  protect the State’s financial assets, and accomplish other important goals.
• working with our law enforcement and homeland security partners at every level to protect New Jersey residents – and the State’s critical infrastructure – from terrorist attack

As a Department, our commitment is to a course of action, innovation, collaboration and, above all, public service. I urge you to visit the Web sites of our individual Divisions to learn more about our mission, and our work on behalf of New Jersey citizens.

Jeffrey S. Chiesa
Attorney General

 

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