GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins said police presence will be increased at schools in the community in the wake of a school shooting in Texas.
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“We are monitoring the school shooting incident in Uvalde, Texas. Our hearts go out to that community and all those affected by this senseless act of violence,” Chief Harkins said. “I have been in touch with our School Officials, my Command Staff, Mayor Mayer, our State and County law enforcement partners, and surrounding Police Chiefs.”
Harkin confirmed there are no known threats to our schools at this time, and we will continue to monitor all sources of information for any threats or suspicious activity.
“As a preventative measure, we will have an increased presence of uniformed officers at all of our schools,” the chief added. “Rest assured that nothing is more important to the men and women of the Gloucester Township Police Department, than the safety of our children.”
