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About
the Newark Police Department
The Newark Police
Department has two primary divisions and several important bureaus. The Patrol
Division and the Detective Division are the largest organizational entities within the Newark Police Department. The Patrol Division, the largest, is organized into four police district commands and a Tactical Patrol
Bureau.
The Detective Division
of the Newark Police Department is organized into four components: Major Crimes Bureau; General Investigations; Narcotics;
and the Property and Evidence Bureau. The Bureaus of the Newark Police Department
include: Records and Communications Bureau; Special Operations Bureau, Youth and Community Services Bureau; and, the Internal
Affairs Bureau.
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According to IMBD, "Toma" was based on the real-life exploits of Newark, New
Jersey narcotics detective Dave Toma, who in the late 1960's and early 70's, made a name for himself by using unorthodox techniques
to get the goods on criminals. He would often dress up as a nun, rabbi, homeless person or any other average citizen in order
to blend in and get the drop on pushers.
This TV series started off with good intentions and was a hard-hitting, realistic
urban police drama. But star Tony Musante was worried it was going to go the route of every other cop show and just become
formulaic. When he pushed for creative changes, producers pushed back and the show ended after just one season. The concept
re-emerged the following year as "Beretta" starring Robert Blake.” Toma
authored two books, “Toma: The Compassionate Cop” and “Airport Affair.”
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