Increased Security At Mendham Township Schools After Texas Shooting

MENDHAM, NJ — The Mendham Township Police Department will increase its presence at schools across the state, officials announced, after a gunman killed at least 19 students and 2 adults at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday.

"Given the terrible and horrific event yesterday in Texas and out of an abundance of caution, MTPD will have an increased presence at our schools for the balance of the school year," police said.

Gov. Phil Murphy tweeted Tuesday night that the measure comes despite "no credible threats" in New Jersey.

Nonetheless, troopers will increase patrols around schools in Garden State communities where the New Jersey State Police is the primary law enforcement agency, according to acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin.

"Our students, their families and caregivers, teachers, and school administrators should feel safe in school, and be assured that New Jersey's law enforcement agencies will do everything in their power to protect them," Platkin said in a statement.

Anyone who sees "suspicious activity" around any school or within the community should contact the Mendham Township Police Department, police said.

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