NewsJul 27 – Aug 9, 2026· 2 wks
New Jersey Police Shrub Citations
A New Jersey police officer disguised as a shrub has issued 74 citations for distracted driving, raising questions about the effectiveness of this unusual enforcement tactic.
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▲ Building— 7 episodes in the latest week, up from 5 (week of Jul 27)
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