Somerset County Prosecutor Hosts Virtual Use Of Force Discussion

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, Warren County Prosecutor's Office, and Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office are hosting a virtual town hall on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to collect ideas and hear what changes the public feels is necessary to make the policy just and fair for all New Jersey residents and visitors.

This town hall is in response to the New Jersey Attorney General's Office plans to update the state's "Use of Force" policy — which will be the first time in 20 years.

The virtual town hall will include an information session to learn about the current policy followed by multiple opportunities to provide feedback on how you feel the policy should change.

This meeting is a chance for all residents to directly provide input to influence changes to the Use-of-Force policy that all New Jersey law enforcement agencies adhere to.

Panelists include Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson; Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer; Acting Hunterdon County Prosecutor Michael J. Williams; Acting Chief of Detectives Frank R. Crisologo; and Somerset County Police Academy Director Dr. Richard E. Celeste.

During the event, the panel will briefly touch on different use-of-force policies to allow for more time for questions, comments, and suggestions from attendees.

To participate in the town hall:

• Click here
• Event Number: 160 402 0119
• Event Password: qPR3M9sMcr6

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