Verification
We compare submissions with official releases, public agency feeds, direct source material, location information, original media, and credible reporting when available. Member submissions remain under review until approved.
Trust and verification
Editorial and verification standards
Speed matters during a developing incident, but accuracy, context, and clear sourcing matter more.
Attribution
We identify the agency, outlet, document, public feed, or contributor behind material whenever practical. Links to official sources are provided for decisions involving safety, travel, weather, or public services.
Original and source-based reporting
Articles based primarily on Jersey Alerts interviews, observation, photography, video, records review, or on-scene work are labeled “Original Jersey Alerts reporting.” Articles that summarize or explain an agency release, public record, or another clearly identified primary source are labeled “Source-based Jersey Alerts report” and link to that source. Headlines from outside publishers remain attributed to those publishers and link to their original pages.
Developing information
Early information can change. Developing stories should be labeled, updated as facts become clearer, and distinguished from confirmed final findings.
Corrections and updates
We correct meaningful factual errors promptly and add a public update note when a change affects the substance of a story. Minor spelling and formatting fixes may be made without a note.
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