The Camden Police Department (CPD) was the primary civilian law enforcement agency in Camden, New Jersey, until it was dissolved on May 1, 2013, when the Camden County Police Department Metro Division took over full responsibility for policing the city of Camden. Crime in Camden Camden consistently ranked among the cities in the United States with the highest crime rate based on FBI statistics. In 2008, Camden had 2,333 violent crimes for every 100,000 residents, compared to the national rate of 455. Camden has been ranked America's "most dangerous city" in 2004, 2005, and 2009 by CQ Press, which ranks cities based on reported murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, and motor vehicle theft data. History 1996 audit In 1996, public criticism of mismanagement and corruption in the Camden Police Department, coupled with high crime rates led state and city administrations to order an audit. The department had previously been audited in 1962, 1982, and 1986. The audit found that Camden had a higher rate of index crimes than any other major city in New Jersey, with a domestic violence incident rate nearly three times the national average. In their investigation, the audit team reported that information provided by the Camden police was often inconsistent or incomplete. The final report included 75 recommendations and was released in March 1996. In the two years after the audit, 90% of the recommendations had been implemented and the city had saved over $500,000. Drug enforcement corruption probe In 2010, an ongoing federal investigation alleges that former Camden Police Officer Kevin Parry and four other officers planted drugs during illegal searches, pocketed the money, and framed suspects. Kevin Parry has pleaded guilty in the case, admitting a role in charges being overturned or dismissed in 185 drug cases. Lawsuit settlements totaling $3.5 million were paid to 88 victims. Three other Camden officers, Jason Stetser, Antonio Figaro, and Dan Morris also pleaded guilty and were sentenced to prison over the scandal. Budget shortfall In 2011, the total tax revenue for the city of Camden was $24 million while the budget for the Camden police was $65 million. In January 2011, the department laid off 168 of the department's 370 officers when contract negotiations stalled and the city was facing a budget shortfall. Camden experienced a spike in homicides, and the city police department wanted to hire more patrol officers but couldn't afford to partly due