AJR124

Sponsored by:

Assemblyman DAVID P. RIBLE

District 30 (Monmouth and Ocean)

Assemblyman JON M. BRAMNICK

District 21 (Morris, Somerset and Union)

Assemblyman SEAN T. KEAN

District 30 (Monmouth and Ocean)

Co-Sponsored by:

Assemblymen McGuckin, Wolfe, Peterson and A.M.Bucco

SYNOPSIS

Recognizes and supports essential and brave service of law enforcement officers at 2015 Summer Jam concert.

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT

As introduced.

A Joint Resolution recognizing and supporting the essential and brave service of law enforcement officers in light of their efforts at the 2015 Summer Jam concert.

Whereas, Law enforcement officers are routinely called upon to protect the lives and property of the citizens of this State by enforcing our laws and responding in times of crisis; and

Whereas, Despite the risk of injury, disability, or death, law enforcement officers work to mitigate the threat of violence, civil disorder, and wrongdoing, and maintain stability in our communities; and

Whereas, On June 7, 2015, law enforcement officers served bravely in response to incidents taking place at the 2015 Summer Jam concert at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford; and

Whereas, Crowds seeking admission into the concert became unruly and began to climb fences and force their way through security; and

Whereas, New Jersey State troopers helped disperse the disruptive crowd, and restore order while encountering thrown bottles and trash; and

Whereas, While restoring order and reducing chaos, law enforcement officers made 61 arrests and several troopers suffered minor injuries; and

Whereas, Law enforcement officers’ efforts to maintain peace and protect others from disruptive crowds should be acknowledged and supported; and

Whereas, Their sacrifice, dedication, courage, and positive contributions to society are at times overlooked, but deserve our highest respect and deepest gratitude especially in dangerous times; and

Whereas, It is therefore fitting and proper to recognize and support the essential and brave service of law enforcement officers of this State in light of their courageous efforts to reduce the threat of violence at the 2015 Summer Jam concert; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

1. This Joint Resolution recognizes and supports the essential and brave service provided by law enforcement officers of this State and their courageous efforts to reduce the threat of violence at the 2015 Summer Jam concert.

2. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly or the Secretary of the Senate to the Attorney General of this State and to the Superintendent of State Police.

3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.

STATEMENT

This resolution recognizes and supports the essential and brave service of law enforcement officers at the 2015 Summer Jam concert.

Law enforcement officers are routinely called upon to protect lives and property by enforcing laws and responding in times of crisis. They work to mitigate violence, civil disorder, and wrongdoing, even in light of possible injury, disability, or death.

At the 2015 Summer Jam concert at MetLife Stadium, law enforcement officers bravely worked to restore order and reduce chaos as crowds became unruly and began to climb fences and push their way through security. While dispersing the disruptive crowd, law enforcement officers encountered thrown bottles and trash. Additionally, 61 arrests were made and several State troopers suffered minor injuries. Although their sacrifice, dedication, courage, and positive contributions to society are at times overlooked, they deserve our highest respect and deepest gratitude especially in dangerous times.

Therefore, it is appropriate to recognize and support the essential and brave service of law enforcement officers in light of their courageous efforts to reduce the threat of violence at the 2015 Summer Jam concert.