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I have moved, and I am going to change the original post, that was in this current post. I have edited  this post with a simple comprehensive reply. The material in this post will be ongoing. Therefore I am asking Regina to carefully read and consider and hold her reply until this post is marked with. "END POST"

My wholehearted and honest intent will place facts, along with reasonable opinion with the concerns for all Hackensack residents, along with equal consideration for the mentally, and emotionally challenged. I have not intentionally blamed CSP-NJ as directly responsible. I mean to say there are consequences that our community has suffered indirectly, and may suffer further still. I will not be sidetracked by emotional response due in part to mis-understanding. In the interest of the continued growth of Hackensack, a positive and fair image, and the safety of all our neighborhoods, I will respond factually and objectively;  any conjecture will be balanced, and well within the realm of higher reasoning in reality. Above all, I will be truthful. All said in a much more simple, and carefully constructed reply. This is an important issue, and I do not want to make any mistakes, or be steered by my own poor choice of words, run-on sentences, etc. Moreover, I have and will not resort, to nor tolerate inflamed emotional responses, accusations, and baseless contradictions.

It is crucial for all Citizens of Hackensack and Business Owners alike, to be aware of the following facts: “Homeless” are invariably greater than 99% from the ranks of: Mental Outpatients, “Recovering” Substance Abusers, and Paroled Prisoners.  Most “Homeless are not homeless but are sheltered in a variety of means (More on that later).

1) FACT: CSP-NJ has had a presence on Main Street in Hackensack since 1988.
(b) Subjective Fact:  Records will show that the “Homeless” problem in various areas of Hackensack made a noticeable, gradual, yet sporadic incline since 1989.The incline reduced  and subsided into to a decline when the county installed the new facility for Mental Outpatients, “Recovering” Substance Abusers, and Paroled Prisoners.
(c) Observation: It is reasonable to agree, that while some of the presence of undesirable persons in Hackensack may be due to issues other than CSP-NJ advertising State and County, as well as private help centers located in  Hackensack and a list of locations throughout the state, it is reasonable to draw a conclusion that CSP-NJ has contributed to the incline of influx by their advertisement, and have created a "transient effect" of people moving from county to county in the cities where CSP-NJ hopes to gain and enlarge grant money by the number of people they serve, regardless if they are served or drop out of the program, or kicked out, they are also free to stay in the city and take up residence just about anywhere, or nowhere.


2) FACT: CSP-NJ stands for Collaborative Suppoprt Programs of New Jersey, which is not a Government agency or licensed treatment facility. It is also not a licensed “Vocational Training Center” which it leads the public to believe.

3)  FACT: Because CSP-NJ is not a  government agency,  it is not REQUIRED to operate within the guidelines and standards like those operated from the State of New Jersey, County of Bergen, or any licensed facility. By that CSP-NJ is not required, and also testified through their representative that CSP-NJ does not check medical or criminal records. Nor do they have that ability.

4) Conjecture: It is reasonable to believe that CSPNJ does not require or cross check identification, and that apart from federal or state housing applications, false or inadequate identification can be submitted by someone from any place in New Jersey, or the US, if identification is required at all.

5) FACT: Note also that Irene Sanborn testified on behalf of CSP-NJ  “...we don't ask about criminal or medical records... ..clients are free to go to an from any location (In Jersey)..” This include the state and private aid resources that CSP-NJ issues to Drug Treatment Centers, Probation Offices, Mental Hospitals, Homeless Shelters, eta al. And, those type locations of CSP-NJ Flier Distribution were included in testimony on July 13th.

6) FACT: The location of CSP-NJ at 179 Main Street does not have Handicap Access, and neither does 1 Essex Street. 1 Essex Street does have the capability to expand their operation while 179 Main Street does not. Reasonable to assume that any number of collaborative agencies can either splinter off CSP-NJ like their sister agency that builds and creates group housing for their clientele.  Similar programs can join CSP-NJ as a neighbor in a similarly unregulated facility; in that location on the third or first floor.

7) FACT: CSP-NJ can avert the "NO Rooming House 'Law"' ANYWHERE -- AND in Hackensack, by converting any single or multi-family dwelling into a Group Home. Group Homes can share kitchen and bath facilities; criminal and drug convictions must be considered equally under the law in a group home or housing applications. Most CSP-NJ clients do not drive and "Walk" to CSP-NJ. Many have found their way to Hackensack through CSP-NJ. Some of them are active alcoholics, panhandlers, drug abusers, and many have ho intent on changing their pattern of chemical or public service dependency.

8 ) FACT: The South Ward, from a few blocks North of the Essex Street Line, West to Green Street, and South to Lodi Street, contains perhaps the largest most densely populated ratio of children to parent that live in a functional family setting; per household to square foot. While some of our business and civic leaders may refer to the 20% of "Those Dominicans" as having a negative impact on the city, might I remind you that I have been living among  Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans,  Equadorians, Salvadorians, Mexicans, etc... and while many of this ethnic group may be slandered and wrongfully stereo-typed, I stand firm that my Hackensack Hispanic neighbors are among the most respectful, hardworking family oriented, God-fearing individuals of any other ethnic group in this city. We are fortunate here to have such people  and they deserve to be informed as to the exact nature and negative capabilities this center may have upon their neighborhood.

9) FACT:   I informed  Irene Sanborn there are two child day care & nursery centers within one block of the rear lot of 1 Essex Street. I asked if CSP-NJ screens their clientele for history and tendency of pedophilia, whereby  their CSP-NJ attorney protested and objected to the line of questioning. Kids play in the streets, they play behind 1 Essex Street and in the grass lot next door. What about their civil liberties?

10) FACT:  I was falsely arrested in Hackensack in 2005 for protesting in my front yard and being vocal against city policy, for not providing services in the way of a Park for these neighborhood children. While I did cross the line of comfort on the critique of 'the city fathers'  and some of their enforcement practices, I did not deserve to be treated in such a manor. While I did have the grounds and finances to launch a multi-million dollar lawsuit, I refrained from such an action, citing to myself; family loyalty, loyalty to Hackensack, and understanding that my past service has provided a degree of wisdom. A service that which I am not encouraged to speak about from 1972 till 1975, at first requiring parental consent, then a volunteer duty by the signature of my own hand. I am proud of my service and one day I'll write on it if I may.  Knowing that we all suffer from mental and emotional imperfections.  I have real experience serving within the mental health community in both wartime under a strategic command as a paid volunteer, and in peace time as a volunteer. So I knew that my actions and methods could have been much more diplomatic and Christ-centered. And yes, to me church and state go hand in hand. That's why we say God Bless America. As for my service and experience in the mental health field; they include teaching instrumental music since leaving music college in 1981. My services included for handicapped, as in blind, wheelchair bound; and various mentally ill students including, but not limited to those with one or more problems; like Autism, ADD; Dyslexia; Cerebral Palsy, and other 'disorders.'  While I do agree that Mental Health 'disorders are inclusive of  Substance Abuse and Criminal Behavior, I do NOT AGREE that because (SAMSHA) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,  classifies them all as mental illnesses, they are the same, and we must be politically correct to where we must tolerate irresponsibility to the degree that it effects or community in a negative way. De-stigmatizing mental illness does not mean we should not employ common sense checks and balances.

b) OPINION: Yet CSP-NJ's imposing their irresponsible criteria for running  'on our own'  has resulted in the stigmatic consequences being further applied; due to the results of their own policies. Simply by covering and not looking at the facts and using "Mentally Ill" as a protectionary phrase to gain grants. While paying their Administration high pay, they use untrained volunteers at the expense of taxpayers which fund their program, and while encouraging their clients (if only by listing of services and word of mouth) to transfer burden from one county to the next and not conducting are caring about the impact on our community. Certainly not by cooperating within the system and allowing the Counties' agencies to be apprised and/or approve of such transfers.



More to follow in this post.

11) FACT: CSP-NJ was offered space at the new County Services facility on River Street next to the Jail but elected not to take that offer. It may be that CSP-NJ requires a need for a documented expenses to attain grants in sufficient amounts to cover their administrative/executive costs.

12. FACT; CSP-NJ has been soliciting requests of support (so far without success)  from business owners on Main Street along with tyring to gain endorsements for their move to 1 Essex with other known agencies involved with promoting main street.  There was no support at the July 13th meeting.

13. FACT: At the July 13th planning board meeting Peter Tucci Sr. addressed the board. He stated that he once sat where 'they' (meaning the planning board members sat) and questioned the decisions that the planning board wanted to consider handicapped spaces and safety precautions as recommended by the building dept. representative. Mr. Tucci also appeared upset that Sansari out bid him on the adjacent property and that it is no fault of his (meaning Mr. Tuicci, himself) he has insufficient parking to rent his building. And while it is true Mr. Tucci does have vacancies, it is also true that the air conditioning unit and ductwork are not in good repair. A third party informed me that tenant had left because Tucci did not repair the air conditioner unit. In fact I am less than 100 foot away from that unit and have not seen it in operation for over ten years. Peter Tucci Sr. has done nothing I am aware of to prevent substance abusers from using his stairwell as a toilet and prevent vagrants from drinking in his parking lot, because when I asked him to allow me to sign complaints to remove trespassers from his property, he refused.

14: FACT: Many mentally Ill patients are wheelchair bound or have difficulty making stairs or require a ramp. 1 Essex Street does not have Handicap Access, yet other locations on Main Street and even on Railroad Avenue are ground level and would be better suited to CSP-NJ client needs. The fact is that they have approached other building owners and have been turned down.  CSP-NJ has no plans to provide a handicap ramp.

15: FACT: The intersection triangle directly across from 1 Essex, and surrounding area streets is dangerous to pedestrians -- and poses an even greater risk to patients who are taking certain types of medication, may be attention deficit, or high on substance.

I have moved, and I am going to change the original post, that was in this current post. I have edited  this post with a simple comprehensive reply. The material in this post will be ongoing. Therefore I am asking Regina to carefully read and consider and hold her reply until this post is marked with. "END POST"

My wholehearted and honest intent will place facts, along with reasonable opinion with the concerns for all Hackensack residents, along with equal consideration for the mentally, and emotionally challenged. I have not intentionally blamed CSP-NJ as directly responsible. I mean to say there are consequences that our community has suffered indirectly, and may suffer further still. I will not be sidetracked by emotional response due in part to mis-understanding. In the interest of the continued growth of Hackensack, a positive and fair image, and the safety of all our neighborhoods, I will respond factually and objectively;  any conjecture will be balanced, and well within the realm of higher reasoning in reality. Above all, I will be truthful. All said in a much more simple, and carefully constructed reply. This is an important issue, and I do not want to make any mistakes, or be steered by my own poor choice of words, run-on sentences, etc. Moreover, I have and will not resort, to nor tolerate inflamed emotional responses, accusations, and baseless contradictions.

It is crucial for all Citizens of Hackensack and Business Owners alike, to be aware of the following facts: “Homeless” are invariably greater than 99% from the ranks of: Mental Outpatients, “Recovering” Substance Abusers, and Paroled Prisoners.  Most “Homeless are not homeless but are sheltered in a variety of means (More on that later).

1) FACT: CSP-NJ has had a presence on Main Street in Hackensack since 1988.
(b) Subjective Fact:  Records will show that the “Homeless” problem in various areas of Hackensack made a noticeable, gradual, yet sporadic incline since 1989.The incline reduced  and subsided into to a decline when the county installed the new facility for Mental Outpatients, “Recovering” Substance Abusers, and Paroled Prisoners.
(c) Observation: It is reasonable to agree, that while some of the presence of undesirable persons in Hackensack may be due to issues other than CSP-NJ advertising State and County, as well as private help centers located in  Hackensack and a list of locations throughout the state, it is reasonable to draw a conclusion that CSP-NJ has contributed to the incline of influx by their advertisement, and have created a "transient effect" of people moving from county to county in the cities where CSP-NJ hopes to gain and enlarge grant money by the number of people they serve, regardless if they are served or drop out of the program, or kicked out, they are also free to stay in the city and take up residence just about anywhere, or nowhere.


2) FACT: CSP-NJ stands for Collaborative Suppoprt Programs of New Jersey, which is not a Government agency or licensed treatment facility. It is also not a licensed “Vocational Training Center” which it leads the public to believe.

3)  FACT: Because CSP-NJ is not a  government agency,  it is not REQUIRED to operate within the guidelines and standards like those operated from the State of New Jersey, County of Bergen, or any licensed facility. By that CSP-NJ is not required, and also testified through their representative that CSP-NJ does not check medical or criminal records. Nor do they have that ability.

4) Conjecture: It is reasonable to believe that CSPNJ does not require or cross check identification, and that apart from federal or state housing applications, false or inadequate identification can be submitted by someone from any place in New Jersey, or the US, if identification is required at all.

5) FACT: Note also that Irene Sanborn testified on behalf of CSP-NJ  “...we don't ask about criminal or medical records... ..clients are free to go to an from any location (In Jersey)..” This include the state and private aid resources that CSP-NJ issues to Drug Treatment Centers, Probation Offices, Mental Hospitals, Homeless Shelters, eta al. And, those type locations of CSP-NJ Flier Distribution were included in testimony on July 13th.

6) FACT: The location of CSP-NJ at 179 Main Street does not have Handicap Access, and neither does 1 Essex Street. 1 Essex Street does have the capability to expand their operation while 179 Main Street does not. Reasonable to assume that any number of collaborative agencies can either splinter off CSP-NJ like their sister agency that builds and creates group housing for their clientele.  Similar programs can join CSP-NJ as a neighbor in a similarly unregulated facility; in that location on the third or first floor.

7) FACT: CSP-NJ can avert the "NO Rooming House 'Law"' ANYWHERE -- AND in Hackensack, by converting any single or multi-family dwelling into a Group Home. Group Homes can share kitchen and bath facilities; criminal and drug convictions must be considered equally under the law in a group home or housing applications. Most CSP-NJ clients do not drive and "Walk" to CSP-NJ. Many have found their way to Hackensack through CSP-NJ. Some of them are active alcoholics, panhandlers, drug abusers, and many have ho intent on changing their pattern of chemical or public service dependency.

8 ) FACT: The South Ward, from a few blocks North of the Essex Street Line, West to Green Street, and South to Lodi Street, contains perhaps the largest most densely populated ratio of children to parent that live in a functional family setting; per household to square foot. While some of our business and civic leaders may refer to the 20% of "Those Dominicans" as having a negative impact on the city, might I remind you that I have been living among  Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans,  Equadorians, Salvadorians, Mexicans, etc... and while many of this ethnic group may be slandered and wrongfully stereo-typed, I stand firm that my Hackensack Hispanic neighbors are among the most respectful, hardworking family oriented, God-fearing individuals of any other ethnic group in this city. We are fortunate here to have such people  and they deserve to be informed as to the exact nature and negative capabilities this center may have upon their neighborhood.

9) FACT:   I informed  Irene Sanborn there are two child day care & nursery centers within one block of the rear lot of 1 Essex Street. I asked if CSP-NJ screens their clientele for history and tendency of pedophilia, whereby  their CSP-NJ attorney protested and objected to the line of questioning. Kids play in the streets, they play behind 1 Essex Street and in the grass lot next door. What about their civil liberties?

10) FACT:  I was falsely arrested in Hackensack in 2005 for protesting in my front yard and being vocal against city policy, for not providing services in the way of a Park for these neighborhood children. While I did cross the line of comfort on the critique of 'the city fathers'  and some of their enforcement practices, I did not deserve to be treated in such a manor. While I did have the grounds and finances to launch a multi-million dollar lawsuit, I refrained from such an action, citing to myself; family loyalty, loyalty to Hackensack, and understanding that my past service has provided a degree of wisdom. A service that which I am not encouraged to speak about from 1972 till 1975, at first requiring parental consent, then a volunteer duty by the signature of my own hand. I am proud of my service and one day I'll write on it if I may.  Knowing that we all suffer from mental and emotional imperfections I am more sensitive to the needs of every aspect of mental illness, but I am a believer or order and effectiveness in dealing with the problems as specialty needs which require compartmentalization.  I have real experience serving within the mental health community in both wartime under a strategic command as a paid volunteer, and in peace time as a volunteer. So I knew that my actions and methods could have been much more diplomatic and Christ-centered. And yes, to me church and state go hand in hand. That's why we say God Bless America. As for my service and experience in the mental health field; they include teaching instrumental music since leaving music college in 1981. My services included for handicapped, as in blind, wheelchair bound; and various mentally ill students including, but not limited to those with one or more problems; like Autism, ADD; Dyslexia; Cerebral Palsy, and other 'disorders.'  While I do agree that Mental Health 'disorders are inclusive of  Substance Abuse and Criminal Behavior, I do NOT AGREE that because (SAMSHA) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,  classifies them all as mental illnesses, they are the same, and we must be politically correct to where we must tolerate irresponsibility to the degree that it effects or community in a negative way. De-stigmatizing mental illness does not mean we should not employ common sense checks and balances.

b) OPINION:  CSP-NJ's imposing their irresponsible criteria for running  'On Our Own'  has resulted in stigmatic consequences being further applied or perceived across a wide spectrum of unfortunate individuals. Due to their policies, we as a city have been subject to dealing with the residual overflow of their advertising method resulting more undesirable transient and resident BUMS and a few individuals who may prove to be not ready for society, and may even commit unspeakable acts.  Let's stop using using "Mentally Ill" as a protectionary phrase to whitewash the facts. While paying their Administration high pay, they use untrained volunteers and do not even provide a facility with handicap access.  Encouraging their clients (if only by listing of services and word of mouth) to transfer administrative and taxpayer burdens from one county to the next and not conducting are caring about the impact on our community. Certainly not by cooperating within the system and allowing the Counties' agencies to be apprised and/or approve of such transfers.



More to follow in this post.

I am not placing the blame for any of these things on CSPNJ, I am, saying that their methods can clearly contribute to a higher degree of problems. And in my opinion they have.  Do you want pictures and police reports that show these problems on the rise since CSP-NJ took root here? I have been watching CSP-NJ "On Our Own" since 1990, my business in the Court House area, was forced to close because their presence added to the death of business in Downtown Hackensack.   Again I am not saying that CSP-NJ was responsible but "Mentally Ill" was a description I overheard for A woman was raped and stabbed about two years ago. Shortly thereafter, another woman was attacked. Do you remember Billy DiLunardi  http://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/15/nyregion/communities-death-and-disbelief.html  I wish he was here to comment on this problem, he was hounded by "homeless" people hanging out around his business. Your reply is very wrong because I have the facts and stats to back me up.  There is also an investigation going on into the funding sources and competency of CSP-NJ, and it may be escalated to a Federal level.  CSP-NJ testified on July 13th and you were not there. That testimony is self-evidence but only the tip of the iceberg that CSP-NJ is not qualified, and ineffective; places the community and their own clientele at risk by not screening their clients for violent crime and behavior; and not working with the State and Local authorities from the Criminal Justice System and Mental Health Facilities where they use fliers and word of mouth to bring them to their facility. They are provided a list where potential clients throughout New Jersey and even out of state can take a bus and change location from county to county.   

Let it be documented, so that we can all look back and remember when Hackensack was better than Camden or Paterson: I don't know what William DiLunardi would have said about Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSP-NJ) moving to One Essex Street which is also 1 Main Street. But my guess is that he would not be pleased. How politically correct does one have to be to be blinded to the fact that it was not the County of Bergen bringing Paroled Prisoners, Potentially Dangerous Mental patients from other counties to Hackensack: CSP-NJ; helps them find rooms in Hackensack; refers them to the Homeless Shelter, and other City and County facilities. That might be a good thing if it was in an industrialized area, and was regulated to actesponsibly, but not even in Hackensack, and Not on Main Street. People are uncomfortable with it. I have been talking to County employees, lawyers, and people up and down the street since July 14th and only got one positive response and that was from a public defender who (by the way) sees many of CSP-NJ clients.

I would like to add, that some business owners; including but not limited to Anne Phan;  FORMER owner sold one of her Nail Salons located at 190 Main Street (a block from CSP-NJ) in Hackensack because, the clientele she would refer from other locations, would not go to the Hackensack location, because of the 'Homeless'  situation, pointing exactly to the Mentally Ill, Criminal Parole, and substance abusers walking up and down Main Street.

Since when do the "Civil Liberties" of a few be allowed to force a city into distress? My yard may be a natural weed setting and it's only because the city will not do their part to make the rest of Fair Street look better. They want to force this area as a distressed location, but  they cannot force us to sell because they do not want to fix the sidewalks on Fair Street.  I will keep my property and adapt it to a rooming house rather than sell it. I have moved a prestigious scholarship endowment meant for a location in Hackensack to Rutherford.  You want your Civil Liberties for people who want to be left on their own so they do not have to follow the rules, not bath, panhandle, sleep in people's yards, commit crimes? Have it your way. At $500 per client, per month I can get referrals from CSP-NJ and net me about 6,000. extra per month and get paid direct from the State of New Jersey. But I will not accept rental subsidies from Hackensack Housing Authority, that is my choice. 

At 7:00 PM on August 10th 2001, the Hackensack Planning Board will reconvene at council chambers, 65 Central Avenue to decide application originally heard on July 13th.  Arguably the influx of "homeless" from other towns to settle into a growing number of rooming houses over the past 20 years has grown considerably in large part due to CSPNJ.  The have operate a 'drop-in' center which they claim to be a vocational rehabilitation center.
At that meeting, a representative admitted that CSPNJ obtains its clients through direct contact with clients and by distributing fliers at homeless shelters, and such places as correction facilities, mental clinics, all over the state. This writer has learned that the more clients the center brings in, the more taxpayer funds it receives from the state and county government through grants.
CSPNJ receives all of its funding from public funds, but does not provide treatment, and the organization does not utilize staff or rehabilitation methods prooven to work. Aside from claims more suited to public relations and grant-writing CSPNJ is unable to produce solid evidence that the "vocational skills" the centers claim to administer are effective, or designed or employed by any other private or government agencies. There is no third party data but they are aware of the guidelines enough skirt enough qualifications to duplicate, if ineffectively, existing services provided by the county and state agencies already in Hackensack. 
The sharp increase of drug abusers, alcoholics, and criminals, all classified 'Mentally Ill' and a large client base of CSPNJ taken up residence in rooming houses, and homeless wandering the streets of Hackensack over the past 12 years can be traced to the activities of CSPNJ. Now they want to expand. If they succeed in moving into 1 Essex Street they can effectively turn a 40 person per day 7 days per week center to a 200 person per day center and there is nothing that could stop them short of being defended, or driven out by public outcry, or investigated by the State of New Jersey. Hackensack may become the Camden of Bergen County. And as the economy changes rooming houses and rented rooms will be popping up in the Fairmount section. The Upper Main Street Alliance will sadly be cut off from the root system of Hackensack. With the Historic Downtown court house area deserted even more. Office space will become less desirable, property values will decline and the tax base will be further strained.

What does not make any sense is that the City of Hackensack seems set to approve the Change of Use of 1 Essex Street owned by Peter Tucci, Sr. a former member of the Zoning Board in Hackensack. Peter Tucci Jr. represents CSPNJ now located at 179 Main Street in what has been described by some residents as a Homeless Drop-In Center. CSPNJ was not brought up by the board as not having enough spaces in a change of use.  However the city had turned down many other applicants due to parking deficiencies. In 2008, when the HoHoKus School vacated at 66 Moore Street, and the city denied  a 2008 application to a Bible School, the decision to deny that applicant was based on Parking. Again, in a more recent Decision. See of this July 18th 2011 report in the record http://www.northjersey.com/news/125729068_Church_wants_to_open_Hackensack_school.html

Although the Church wants to renovate the building on Moore Street, which is the difference in law in the application; the 1 Essex Street location is cited as permitted use, and conditions are pre-existing. CSPNJ does not seek to renovate 1 Essex Street. However, the impact to the court house area, Main Street, and the entire city of Hackensack should be a reasonable cause to deny CSPNJ permission to re-locate, and it is questionable if tax-payer dollars should be allowed to fund a center which unsuccessfully duplicates services in Hackensack, and has been a known source of problems.

The current location at 179 Main Street has been said to be a source of problems that can be seen as the cause of the increase of the so-called "Homeless as far South as Little Ferry, and as far North as Maywood. CSPNJ helps their clients obtain rooms . CSPNJ is not qualified nor does CSPNJ provide treatment or psychological counseling. Besides what CSPNJ incorrectly terms as term as vocational rehabilitation like "Teaching them how to fill out job applications" a direct quote, CSPNJ provides direction to acquire local housing in the area. This is not limited to Hackensack or any one area in Hackensack. 

CSPNJ testified that it advertises and acquires clients  from state and local drug clinics, hospitals, shelters, jails, group homes, and these clients are un-screened, they are free to roam unsupervised throughout the city and do create a negative atmosphere and no checking of their database against police blotter and call or arrests has been conducted.  CSPNJ does not screen their clients for criminal history, or possibly dangerous behavioral health problems, and is not a treatment facility. Anyone, without giving accurate or true identity information can request help from CSPNJ in the form of assistance in finding private housing, rooms, and can drop into their centers. The man arrested in the subject of this article could have found his way to Hackensack from any point in New Jersey through CSPNJ http://www.northjersey.com/news/Bergen_sheriffs_officer_attacked_as_he_serves_papers_in_Hackensack.html