New York ( CNN ) -- New York City police did n't violate New Jersey state laws when they carried out surveillance programs of Muslim-owned business , mosques and university student groups , according to a Thursday statement from the New Jersey attorney general 's office . The findings are the product of a three-month review meant to address concerns expressed by Muslim community leaders , who had instead called for a formal investigation . Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa said law enforcement officials are expected to meet regularly with the NYPD `` to exchange information concerning counter-terrorism intelligence and operations , '' and establish more formal protocols for out-of-state policing . Chiesa 's office said it will also establish a `` Muslim outreach committee in order to enhance communication and encourage a greater understanding regarding issues of importance to both law enforcement and the Muslim community . '' A 60-page report obtained by The Associated Press showed NYPD maps of Newark , New Jersey , and photographs of Muslim residences and mosques . There was no statement in the document regarding terrorism or criminal activity . After the report was made public , Newark Mayor Corey Booker called for an investigation . `` The Newark Police Department was not involved in joint operations with the New York Police Department as was described in the disclosed NYPD report , '' Booker said , referring to a leaked internal New York police document . `` I strongly believe that we must be vigilant in protecting our citizens from crime and terrorism , but to put large segments of a religious community under surveillance with no legitimate cause or provocation clearly crosses a line , '' he said . New York police spokesman Paul Browne said their Newark counterparts were `` briefed before and afterwards , and a Newark liaison officer accompanied NYPD personnel when they were in Newark . '' New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg also defended the extent of police surveillance against critics who have suggested that authorities went too far .
Muslim - owned businesses , schools and student groups were monitored . Muslim leaders had called for an investigation after report became public . ' Mayor Corey Booker said ' ` ` clearly crosses a line '' Booker said his police were not involved in NYPD joint operation .