The Office of Justice Data coordinates data collection and analysis across the Department of Law and Public Safety, including its criminal, civil, and regulatory agencies. Launched in 2021, OJD focuses on promoting transparency and accountability through timely and accessible public data releases, and particularly in the areas related to criminal justice. OJD also works to ensure that policymaking across the Department is rooted in data and rigorous statistical analysis.
Recent News
Attorney General Platkin Announces the Launch of the New “ARRIVE Together Dashboard”
Data Available Through the Dashboard Will Offer Valuable Insights into the Program.
Attorney General Platkin, Office of Justice Data Launch Permit-to-Carry Dashboard
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Justice Data announced the public release of a comprehensive dashboard that summarizes information related to applications submitted to law enforcement agencies statewide seeking a permit to carry a handgun in New Jersey.
AG Platkin Issues Bias Incident Report for 2021 and 2022 and Releases 2023 Preliminary Bias Data
Public Awareness Bias Campaign and Interactive Public Bias Data Dashboard Launched to Help Combat Rising Number of Bias IncidentsFor Immediate Release: March 7, 2024 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media...
Career Opportunities
#24-196: Research Data Analyst 2 (Office of Justice Data – Trenton, NJ)
This unclassified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-196, copy of unofficial college transcripts/foreign degree evaluation (required of all applicants) and a current resume on or before the closing date of July 11, 2024.
#24-259: Research Data Analyst 1 (Office of Justice Data – Trenton, NJ)
This unclassified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-259, copy of unofficial college transcripts/foreign degree evaluation (required of all applicants) and a current resume on or before the closing date of July 11, 2024.
