Operation Safe Schools Starts This Week
Chief Raymond Hayducka announced that once again the department would launch its highly successful Operation Safe Schools program this week. The program is designed to increase police presence at all schools in the Township during the opening days. Chief Hayducka said, "Nearly 10,000 students will head back to school this week in the South Brunswick School District. Our focus is to assist in a smooth transition for all students, parents, and teachers. We will have officers at every school to increase our visibility. There will also be added traffic enforcement around the schools as motorists get adjusted to reduced speeds and added pedestrian traffic.”
The plan will place officers at every school in the district at the start and end of the school day. In addition enhanced traffic enforcement zones will be established around the schools for traffic enforcement. At any one time more the a dozen officers will be dedicated to the operation. Private schools in the Township start back Tuesday, all schools get into full swing Thursday morning. Police remind motorists to add additional time for morning commutes.
"We typically see added traffic around all schools during the first few weeks of the school year as parents and students get adjusted. Motorists need to add additional time for morning commutes. They should be alert for increased pedestrian crossings and school buses", said Chief Hayducka. He added, "Working together we can make this a great start to the new school year."
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