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Posted by Governor's Office on January 03, 2005 at 17:28:42:

NEWS RELEASE
Acting Governor Richard J. Codey

January 3, 2005

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Kelley Heck – 609-777-2600

CODEY SIGNS BILL PROVIDING FUNDING FOR 100 NEW STATE TROOPERS
Additional $5 million for FY 05 will hire additional Troopers for a new total of 400 recruits; funding will also help upgrade the State Police communications system
(WEST TRENTON) – Acting Governor Richard J. Codey today signed the bill A3310, appropriating an additional $5 million to the New Jersey State Police – including $3 million to hire 100 more Troopers than expected, and $2 million to help complete an upgrade of the State Police emergency communications system.

During the public bill signing, held at the State Police Museum at Division Headquarters, Acting Governor Codey said the funding is needed to help State Police meet urgent personnel and communications demands – demands compounded by the greatly expanded role State Police have taken on since September 11, 2001.

The bill’s primary sponsors are Assembly Speaker Albio Sires, Senate Majority Leader Bernard F. Kenny Jr., Senator Robert E. Littell, Assemblyman Robert M. Gordon, Assemblywoman Joan M. Voss, Assemblyman Frederick Scalera, and Assemblywoman Joan M. Quigley.

The additional $5 million appropriated by this bill will boost the State Police budget for Fiscal Year 2005, a budget previously set at $274.1 million.

The importance of both efforts funded by this bill – hiring new troopers and upgrading the communications system – cannot be overstated.

New hires

The bill will allow for the hiring of 100 more Troopers than originally planned, for a total of 400 new Troopers in Fiscal 2005.

Despite the new roles and responsibilities State Police have taken on since 9/11, the State has fewer troopers today than during Fiscal Year 1995. Then, there were 2,694 Troopers in New Jersey. Today, there are 2,609.

"New Jersey is at the front lines of the war on terror – and our State Police have risen to the challenge. Every Trooper knows that if New Jersey is not safe, America is not safe. But we can’t keep forcing these men and women to do more with less. Our State Police can’t support us unless we support them,” Acting Governor Codey said.

"For the New Jersey State Police to remain as our preeminent law enforcement agency, it is imperative that it be given the resources it needs to properly and fully meet the security needs of all our state’s residents,” Assembly Speaker Sires said. "Failing to provide the funding needed to ensure a full complement of Troopers or the modernization of communications equipment is an open invitation to tragedy. This measure will ensure the strength and ability of our State Police as it takes on ever-increasing responsibilities due to the Bush Administration's unwillingness to give New Jersey our fair share of homeland security funding.”

Communications

The State Police emergency communications system is 20 years old, out of date and dangerous – and it suffered a serious blow during the 9/11 attacks.

When a transmitter at the World Trade Center site was lost, radio coverage was lost or compromised throughout northeastern New Jersey including Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Hudson, Union and parts of Somerset and Middlesex counties.

The system has serious deficiencies that result in disruptions and even dead zones in certain areas. As a result, many Troopers routinely carry cell phones. In 2004 the State Police used a 24-hour maintenance unit to reduce system disruptions – resulting in significant overtime costs.

The communications system is currently being upgraded to a digital platform. Under the new system, entire sections of the state will no longer rely on a single transmitter at a single tower – helping ensure that communications will continue if a similar disaster takes place.

The entire upgrade will cost $36 million, and is being funded with help from a $30 million federal grant. The state appropriation in today’s bill will cover the first year funding for a short-term line of credit to cover the remaining $6 million.

The upgrade is being carried out in three phases, with the North Jersey section completed last month; the Central Jersey system due to be completed by June 2005; and the South Jersey system due to be completed by December 2005. As of December 2005, the entire State Police communication system will be up to date with today’s communications technology, and prepared to quickly advance as technology moves forward.

"New Jersey deserves the strongest State Police force possible,” Senate Majority Leader Kenny said. "As we seek to make New Jersey a safer place to live and work, it is essential that the State Police are well staffed and equipped with a state of the art communications system that allows for the best coordination possible.”

"Having enough State Troopers is crucial to protecting New Jersey citizens in this post 9/11 world,” said Senator Littell. "This bill will make sure that we have another hundred Troopers trained and ready for action. The funding in this bill will also address the communications problems that the State Police are currently facing with the outdated equipment they are using.”

"The safety and security of the people of New Jersey depends upon our State Police being sufficiently staffed and equipped,” Assemblyman Gordon said. "This law ensures that the State Troopers who put their lives on the line to protect us everyday do not see their efforts compromised by obsolete technology or a lack of personnel.”

"Post-September 11 responsibilities have required the State Police to perform new and expanded public safety duties which must be properly funded,” said Assemblywoman Voss. "The State Police's workload has dramatically increased over the past decade as the agency has become more specialized in combating gang-related violence, terrorism and computer fraud.”

"The State Police communications system is obsolete and increasingly unreliable,” said Assemblyman Scalera. "The situation is so dire that some parts for the radio system are no longer manufactured. It would be wholly irresponsible for us to let this situation go uncorrected for another day.”

"The 9/11 experience has taught us that we can’t ignore shortcomings in manpower or communications when defending the safety of the general public, said Assemblywoman Quigley. "The status quo could cost troopers valuable time in responding to situations where lives are at stake – this law will allow the State Police to move forward by leaps and bounds.”

New Jersey is uniquely at risk in the war against terrorism. The Garden State includes America’s third largest port; the third largest statewide mass transit system; an international airport; one of the largest financial centers outside of New York City; the fifth largest oil refinery in the nation; and a large concentration of chemical and pharmaceutical plants.

Responding to this threat, the State Police created its new Homeland Security Branch. Troopers continually patrol roads, ports and infrastructure sites throughout New Jersey; inspect potential targets; and conduct aerial flyovers across the State. During specific alerts, the State Police channels Troopers into buffer zones around cities, bridges and potential target sites; and work with all levels of government for coordinated action.

In December, Acting Governor Codey signed an agreement giving Troopers in the Marine Services Bureau law enforcement powers in United States Coast Guard homeland security zones.

New Jersey has invested more than $240 million in State funding into homeland security efforts. The State is a national leader in bioterrorism preparedness. Law enforcement and government offices have made the private sector a partner in the effort to safeguard New Jersey’s most critical industrial sites.

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Photos and audio and video clips from Acting Governor Codey’s public events are available in the Governor’s Newsroom section on the State of New Jersey web page at http://www.nj.gov/gov_newsroom.html

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: Acting Governor Richard J. Codey

: January 3, 2005

: FOR MORE INFORMATION:

: Kelley Heck – 609-777-2600

: CODEY SIGNS BILL PROVIDING FUNDING FOR 100 NEW STATE TROOPERS
: Additional $5 million for FY 05 will hire additional Troopers for a new total of 400 recruits; funding will also help upgrade the State Police communications system
: (WEST TRENTON) – Acting Governor Richard J. Codey today signed the bill A3310, appropriating an additional $5 million to the New Jersey State Police – including $3 million to hire 100 more Troopers than expected, and $2 million to help complete an upgrade of the State Police emergency communications system.

: During the public bill signing, held at the State Police Museum at Division Headquarters, Acting Governor Codey said the funding is needed to help State Police meet urgent personnel and communications demands – demands compounded by the greatly expanded role State Police have taken on since September 11, 2001.

: The bill’s primary sponsors are Assembly Speaker Albio Sires, Senate Majority Leader Bernard F. Kenny Jr., Senator Robert E. Littell, Assemblyman Robert M. Gordon, Assemblywoman Joan M. Voss, Assemblyman Frederick Scalera, and Assemblywoman Joan M. Quigley.

: The additional $5 million appropriated by this bill will boost the State Police budget for Fiscal Year 2005, a budget previously set at $274.1 million.

: The importance of both efforts funded by this bill – hiring new troopers and upgrading the communications system – cannot be overstated.

: New hires

: The bill will allow for the hiring of 100 more Troopers than originally planned, for a total of 400 new Troopers in Fiscal 2005.

: Despite the new roles and responsibilities State Police have taken on since 9/11, the State has fewer troopers today than during Fiscal Year 1995. Then, there were 2,694 Troopers in New Jersey. Today, there are 2,609.

: "New Jersey is at the front lines of the war on terror – and our State Police have risen to the challenge. Every Trooper knows that if New Jersey is not safe, America is not safe. But we can’t keep forcing these men and women to do more with less. Our State Police can’t support us unless we support them,” Acting Governor Codey said.

: "For the New Jersey State Police to remain as our preeminent law enforcement agency, it is imperative that it be given the resources it needs to properly and fully meet the security needs of all our state’s residents,” Assembly Speaker Sires said. "Failing to provide the funding needed to ensure a full complement of Troopers or the modernization of communications equipment is an open invitation to tragedy. This measure will ensure the strength and ability of our State Police as it takes on ever-increasing responsibilities due to the Bush Administration's unwillingness to give New Jersey our fair share of homeland security funding.”

: Communications

: The State Police emergency communications system is 20 years old, out of date and dangerous – and it suffered a serious blow during the 9/11 attacks.

: When a transmitter at the World Trade Center site was lost, radio coverage was lost or compromised throughout northeastern New Jersey including Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Hudson, Union and parts of Somerset and Middlesex counties.

: The system has serious deficiencies that result in disruptions and even dead zones in certain areas. As a result, many Troopers routinely carry cell phones. In 2004 the State Police used a 24-hour maintenance unit to reduce system disruptions – resulting in significant overtime costs.

: The communications system is currently being upgraded to a digital platform. Under the new system, entire sections of the state will no longer rely on a single transmitter at a single tower – helping ensure that communications will continue if a similar disaster takes place.

: The entire upgrade will cost $36 million, and is being funded with help from a $30 million federal grant. The state appropriation in today’s bill will cover the first year funding for a short-term line of credit to cover the remaining $6 million.

: The upgrade is being carried out in three phases, with the North Jersey section completed last month; the Central Jersey system due to be completed by June 2005; and the South Jersey system due to be completed by December 2005. As of December 2005, the entire State Police communication system will be up to date with today’s communications technology, and prepared to quickly advance as technology moves forward.

: "New Jersey deserves the strongest State Police force possible,” Senate Majority Leader Kenny said. "As we seek to make New Jersey a safer place to live and work, it is essential that the State Police are well staffed and equipped with a state of the art communications system that allows for the best coordination possible.”

: "Having enough State Troopers is crucial to protecting New Jersey citizens in this post 9/11 world,” said Senator Littell. "This bill will make sure that we have another hundred Troopers trained and ready for action. The funding in this bill will also address the communications problems that the State Police are currently facing with the outdated equipment they are using.”

: "The safety and security of the people of New Jersey depends upon our State Police being sufficiently staffed and equipped,” Assemblyman Gordon said. "This law ensures that the State Troopers who put their lives on the line to protect us everyday do not see their efforts compromised by obsolete technology or a lack of personnel.”

: "Post-September 11 responsibilities have required the State Police to perform new and expanded public safety duties which must be properly funded,” said Assemblywoman Voss. "The State Police's workload has dramatically increased over the past decade as the agency has become more specialized in combating gang-related violence, terrorism and computer fraud.”

: "The State Police communications system is obsolete and increasingly unreliable,” said Assemblyman Scalera. "The situation is so dire that some parts for the radio system are no longer manufactured. It would be wholly irresponsible for us to let this situation go uncorrected for another day.”

: "The 9/11 experience has taught us that we can’t ignore shortcomings in manpower or communications when defending the safety of the general public, said Assemblywoman Quigley. "The status quo could cost troopers valuable time in responding to situations where lives are at stake – this law will allow the State Police to move forward by leaps and bounds.”

: New Jersey is uniquely at risk in the war against terrorism. The Garden State includes America’s third largest port; the third largest statewide mass transit system; an international airport; one of the largest financial centers outside of New York City; the fifth largest oil refinery in the nation; and a large concentration of chemical and pharmaceutical plants.

: Responding to this threat, the State Police created its new Homeland Security Branch. Troopers continually patrol roads, ports and infrastructure sites throughout New Jersey; inspect potential targets; and conduct aerial flyovers across the State. During specific alerts, the State Police channels Troopers into buffer zones around cities, bridges and potential target sites; and work with all levels of government for coordinated action.

: In December, Acting Governor Codey signed an agreement giving Troopers in the Marine Services Bureau law enforcement powers in United States Coast Guard homeland security zones.

: New Jersey has invested more than $240 million in State funding into homeland security efforts. The State is a national leader in bioterrorism preparedness. Law enforcement and government offices have made the private sector a partner in the effort to safeguard New Jersey’s most critical industrial sites.

: ###

: Photos and audio and video clips from Acting Governor Codey’s public events are available in the Governor’s Newsroom section on the State of New Jersey web page at http://www.nj.gov/gov_newsroom.html

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