The rise of extremism, hate crimes, continued mass-shootings, and calls to defund the police have resulted in the need for monroe to increase security for those that work with and for the public

The Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded a $167,000 Project Grant (CFDA 16.753 - Congressionally Recommended Awards) to the Township of Monroe, New Jersey to install 26 new cameras and an access control system in the Monroe Township Municipal Building. This project aims to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access to the municipal court and other areas of the building, in response to concerns over extremism, hate crimes, and mass shootings. The systems will allow for surveillance and quick response to any threats or emergencies, providing an extra layer of protection for public servants and visitors. This project supports the national security priority of enhancing the security of soft targets and crowded, enclosed spaces. The grant period is from August 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025.

To this extent, the township willinstall of 26 new cameras and an access control system in the monroe township municipal building to help safeguard the lives of both the public servants and visitors in the building, including in the municipal court. The systems will allow for surveillance and access control throughout the building, ensuring that security and administrative personnel are able to quickly respond to any threat or emergency within. These improvements will provide an extra layer of security and harden the building, preventing unauthorized persons access to the municipal court and greater municipal building. Simultaneously, this project serves the national security priority of enhancing the protection of soft targets and crowded, enclosed spaces.