Local Officials Call for Changes to State Policies
Lower Township, NJ-- Local law enforcement continues to face challenges when dealing with juvenile misconduct. Despite challenges created by policies enacted in Trenton, Lower Township’s police officers continue to work hard to create results for our community.
Over recent years, municipalities in Cape May County, and up and down the Jersey Shore, have experienced incidents involving juveniles where local officers’ ability to intervene effectively has been constrained by policies out of Democrat-run Trenton. Municipalities throughout the State, both Democrat and Republican-led, have called on lawmakers in Trenton to revisit these policies and restore greater flexibility to our officers.
“This particular issue has made life more difficult on our local law enforcement officers,” said Cape May County Sheriff Robert Nolan. “I truly appreciate the support our Legislative District 1 team has provided, as well as the partnership we’ve had with our local municipalities, including Lower Township Council. As Sheriff, I will continue to work closely with our local communities and do everything I can to support towns like Lower Township and keep our residents safe.”
Councilmen Joe Wareham and Roland Roy, both of whom have a law enforcement background, have listened to residents and advocated for changes to Democrat-created policies that have made policing more difficult. “Trenton is removed from the day-to-day needs of our residents. It is time that local municipalities stop listening to them, and push to get Trenton to listen to our residents. Lower Township and municipalities throughout the state need to stand together and speak with one unified voice,” said Councilman Roland Roy.
Former Lower Township Mayor and current Assemblyman Erik Simonsen has been among the lawmakers attempting to create change, while working directly with Lower Township Council and law enforcement.
“Lower Township and other municipalities have provided support for our men and women in uniform and in calling for changes to state policies that have made their jobs more difficult,” said Simonsen. “Our police officers should not have their hands tied when they are trying to protect our communities. Public safety is the bedrock of every community, and we need to make sure our laws give law enforcement the authority and tools they need to keep residents safe.”
Lower Township Council, working closely with the Lower Township Police Department, has made investments in better police communications, modern body cameras, tools to help locate wanted or stolen vehicles, improved emergency-response equipment, and updated training. These investments give officers better tools to respond more quickly and effectively, which in turn better protects residents and the police officers themselves.
It’s time for more people to speak up against the out-of-touch Democrat policies coming from Trenton that are making our communities less safe. Assemblyman Erik Simonsen, Sheriff Bob Nolan, and Lower Township Council are leading the charge. We need you to join us. Speak up, stand with us, and make your voice heard for safer communities.
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