| State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety | |
|---|---|
| Agency overview | |
| Jurisdiction | New Jersey |
| Headquarters | Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Market Street, Trenton, New Jersey |
| Agency executives | Paula T. Dow, Attorney General Philip H. Kwon, First Assistant Attorney General |
| Child agencies | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs New Jersey State Athletic Control Board New Jersey State Police |
| Website | |
| http://nj.gov/oag/ | |
The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety is a governmental agency in the U.S. state of New Jersey that focuses on protection of the lives and property of New Jersey residents and visitors. The department operates under the supervision of the New Jersey Attorney General. The department is are responsible for safeguarding "civil and consumer rights, promoting highway traffic safety, maintaining public confidence in the alcoholic beverage, gaming and racing industries and providing legal services and counsel to other state agencies."[1]