The 25 N.J. departments where cops added the most to their paychecks

New Jersey has some of the highest paid police officers in the country, but just how much they earn each year has largely been a secret kept town by town. (Shutterstock photography. Photo illustrations by Andrea Levy for Advance Local)

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of The Pay Check, an in-depth look at every dollar earned by 24,000 law enforcement officers across New Jersey in 2019. Find the full database here: The Pay Check.

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