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Last month, the state approved $8 million in funding for Camden County Police to upgrade its equipment. This funding will allow Camden to continue to serve as a model for law enforcement agencies around the country. The Board of Commissioners thanks the governor and especially Sen. Nilsa Cruz-Perez, Assemblyman Bill Spearman and Assemblyman Bill Moen, all from the 5th District, for supporting this wise investment into Camden’s future.
Just a decade ago, Camden was one of the most dangerous cities in America. Today, thanks to reforms carried out by community leaders, county officials, and city government, it is regarded as the gold standard in police reform. President Obama even stated that the reforms made in Camden are a symbol of promise for the nation. Nonetheless, we refuse to rest on our laurels. Ever since the pandemic, the entire country has faced a crime crisis and we intend for Camden to remain a leader in the fight to keep our communities safe. This $8 million in equipment upgrades will give us the tools and resources to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to reducing crime.
Addressing gun violence is our number one priority. We know that we can save countless gunshot victims by dedicating some of these funds to expanding our existing Shotspotter system. Before we had these systems, it took much longer to notify first responders of reported shootings and get the victims to the hospital. Now that we have these systems, Camden’s EMS...
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