As School Year Begins, New Security At South Brunswick Schools

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — When the first day of school starts on Thursday, Sept. 6, there will be some enhanced new security changes at all South Brunswick public schools.

After the Florida school shooting last year, the district added a fourth officer to the staff of full-time South Brunswick police officers patrolling the schools. New this fall is the creation of double-entry vestibules and a new visitor management system. New cameras have also been installed in every building.

Also, as a way to keep roads safe, South Brunswick police will have officers at every school in the district at the start and end of the school day. This will continue for the first few days or even weeks of the school year. In addition, enhanced traffic enforcement zones will be established around the schools for traffic enforcement. At any one time more the a dozen officers will be dedicated to the operation.

"We typically see added traffic around all schools during the first few weeks of the school year as parents and students get adjusted. Motorists need to add additional time for morning commutes. They should be alert for increased pedestrian crossings and school buses," said South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka.