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New Jersey Police Increase Presence at Schools
Violence in NJ
New Jersey has approximately 600 public school districts throughout the 8,722 square miles of the state. These districts are presently composed of 2,493 schools. The Garden State’s top law enforcement official, acting state Attorney General Matthew Platkin has directed the New Jersey State Police and all 21 county prosecutors in the state to “increase law enforcement presence at schools throughout New Jersey effective immediately.”
Violence in schools and public venues has increased within New Jersey in recent years. Individual citizens, lawmakers, and politicians all have a variety of opinions on the topic. Some tout the National Rifle Association (NRA), and some address Mental Health issues in the state. Wherever the opinion lies, it is very clear the toll on our children, families, and society at large is devastating.
Gov. Phil Murphy tweeted on May 4th Tuesday night that acting state Attorney General Matthew Platkin is making the move as a precaution even though there are “no credible threats.” In a separate statement Tuesday, Murphy once again called for more action on gun control, saying “there is no greater responsibility than protecting our children — and our nation is failing this most basic test.”
The topic of increasing police presence in all New Jersey schools is ongoing. Its purpose is to serve as a deterrent to people that choose to do harm in our communities. Increasing the awareness of New Jersey law enforcement may be on the future agenda for our public venues of gatherings as well. Living our lives in freedom and not fear each day is a primary goal of New Jersey citizens.
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