South Brunswick Police Launch Operation Safe Schools Wednesday

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — When South Brunswick public schools resume classes this Thursday, Sept. 5 South Brunswick police will relaunch their annual Operation Safe Schools program.

More than 9,000 students head back to school on Thursday. Private schools in South Brunswick Township start back on Wednesday, September 4 and the public schools begin on Thursday, September 5.

The South Brunswick police department will have an enhanced presence at all Township schools and increased traffic enforcement in school zones. This program will place officers at every school in the district at the start and end of the school day. In addition, enhanced traffic enforcement zones will be established around the schools for traffic enforcement. At any one time, more than a dozen officers will be dedicated to the operation.

South Brunswick police would like to remind residents to add additional time for morning commutes.

"We typically see added traffic around the 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 Police Chief Raymond Hayducka.

"This year, we will once again use our Operation Safe Schools program to ensure a safe start to the school year. We will have officers present at every school to increase our visibility. There will also be added traffic enforcement around the schools as motorists get adjusted to reduced speeds and added pedestrian traffic,” the police chief added.