Human Services, Office of the Attorney General & Motor Vehicle Commission Announce Efforts to Assist Law Enforcement when Interacting with Residents with Autism & Communication Disorders

Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and Acting Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Latrecia Littles-Floyd today announced new efforts underway to assist law enforcement officers to communicate effectively and avoid misunderstandings during encounters with individuals who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a communication disorder.

Attorney General Platkin Announces That New Jersey’s Top 15 Most Populous Municipalities are Participating in the ARRIVE Together Alternative Response Program

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the adoption of the Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together program in Brick Township and Toms River Township makes the landmark program available to residents of the state’s 15 most populous municipalities. Both police departments will partner with Bright Harbor Healthcare for the provision of mental health services during ARRIVE interactions with the public. According to 2020 census data, Brick has a population of more than 73,000 residents and Toms River has more than 95,000 residents.

Attorney General Platkin Announces Jersey City’s Participation in New Jersey’s ARRIVE Together Alternative Response Program

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that Jersey City will be Hudson County’s second municipality – in addition to the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office – to participate in the Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together program.

Governor Murphy, Attorney General Platkin Announce Hudson County Grant Recipient for Community Crisis Response Team

Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that an organization in Jersey City was selected to receive grant funds to support the creation of a Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT) Pilot Program. Eligible municipalities and community-based organizations participated in a competitive grant process for up to $2 million per municipality.

Attorney General Platkin Announces Trenton’s Participation in New Jersey’s ARRIVE Together Alternative Response Program

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the City of Trenton will join five other municipalities in Mercer County in participating in the Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together program.

AG Platkin: Law Enforcement Use of Force Policy Revised to Promote Safe Resolutions of Encounters with Barricaded Individuals

ARRIVE Together Program to Expand by Embedding Mental Health Providers with Tactical and Crisis Negotiation Teams.

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