New Jersey State Park Police facts for kids
Quick facts for kids New Jersey State Park Police |
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| Motto | Protecting New Jersey's Treasures and Those Who Visit Them |
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| Legal personality | State Government Agency |
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| Operations jurisdiction | New Jersey, United States |
| Size | 448,000 acres (1,810 km2) |
| Legal jurisdiction | Statewide |
| Governing body | State of New Jersey |
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| Parent agency | New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection |
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The New Jersey State Park Police patrol and protect the State's 54 parks, forests, recreation areas and 130 natural trust preserves which encompass more than 448,000 acres (1,810 km2) and are visited by more than 18 million people each year. Their motto is "Protecting New Jersey's Treasures and the people who visit them." All State Park Police Officers are sworn State Law Enforcement Officers who are PTC certified. Officers have statewide jurisdiction, carry weapons and have all of the arrest and law enforcement powers of any police officer in the state. They are dedicated to safeguarding New Jersey's resources 24 hours a day through the prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, enforcement of criminal and motor vehicle laws of the state, and enforcement of park regulations. State Park Police respond to public safety emergencies and environmental emergencies as well as provide mutual aid assistance to municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies. They use various methods of patrol, including foot, bike, boat, ATV, and motor patrol.
