JJC Kicks-Off Campus Patrol
- New Jersey Training School begins bike detail -

Monroe Township - The Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) will kick off its new Campus Patrol at the New Jersey Training School (NJTS) on Tuesday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. Howard L. Beyer, Executive Director, representatives of the State Police and NJTS Campus Patrol Officers will be present to explain the program.

The New Jersey Training School is a secure facility. Attendees must RSVP to Sharon Lauchaire at 609-530-6674 to confirm their attendance and to be placed on the visitor list.

Twelve juvenile correction officers have completed their training, have been issued new uniforms and bikes, and are ready to begin cycling across the campus. More than thirty juvenile correction officers initially volunteered for the initiative. The officers attended the State Police Bicycle Patrol and Procedure School at the Sea Girt Academy where they completed a vigorous, 40-hour training.

The Campus Patrol is designed to correspond with the JJC's efforts to create a campus-like setting at NJTS. The Campus Patrol will also give custody staff a different perspective of the campus as they ensure safety and allow for the speedy response to any issues that arise on the grounds. The Campus Patrol Officers will also escort and monitor visitors to the campus and help with special events held at the facility.

"The Campus Patrol is an exciting new project that will not only add a new level of security at the New Jersey Training School, but will create a more positive relationship between the officers and the juvenile residents," said Howard L. Beyer, Executive Director, Juvenile Justice Commission. "The Campus Patrol will add a new dimension to the campus that mirrors the community policing efforts that exist across the State. By building stronger relationships with law enforcement and enforcing the JJC's policy of "Respect and Dignity," we can help these juveniles succeed when they return home."

The Campus Patrol's expertise may also be used to assist the neighboring communities. Last summer, the JJC met with the mayors of the surrounding communities including Monroe Township, Jamesburg, Helmetta, and Spotswood to discuss the JJC's "Good Neighbor Program." This initiative would allow NJTS residents to assist its neighbors through their participation in community service projects including community clean-ups, landscaping, etc.

"I want to thank the New Jersey State Police for assisting us with this initiative," said Beyer. "As partners in the Department of Law and Public Safety, the State Police joined with the JJC to train our officers and develop our program - modeling it in many ways on their successful community policing initiatives."

The NJTS is a medium security facility that houses approximately 300 male juvenile residents. Students receive a full educational curriculum, vocational opportunities and comprehensive parole planning.

For more information on the JJC, please visit www.njjjc.com