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As over 9,000 students head back to school tomorrow Chief Raymond Hayducka announced that once again the department would launch its highly successful Operation Safe Schools program in conjunction with Slow Down in Our Town this week. South Brunswick Police Department will have an enhance presence at all Township schools and increase enforcement in school zones. Chief Raymond Hayducka said, “This year we have Operation Safe Schools and Slow Down in Our Town Campaign working together to ensure a safe start to the school year. 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. 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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