Tag: George Floyd
-
Some Princeton protesters should limit contact with others
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Princeton Health Department is urging attendees of the June 2 “Kneel for Justice” protest in Princeton to have limited contact with other people for 14 days if they were unable to maintain safe social distancing during the event. Despite the best efforts of event organizers, it…
-
South River police, protestors work together for peaceful march on June 5
A protest to condone what took place in Minneapolis is planned for 3 p.m. June 5 in front of South River police headquarters, 61 Main St. This will also include a planned march that will be accompanied by a police escort at all times. South River police have met with the individuals who are organizing…
-
South Brunswick community reacts to incidents of violence with calls for change
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The community of South Brunswick is reacting to the recent death of George Floyd, an African American male who died after being knelt on by a police officer in Minneapolis, as well as the larger societal issues of police brutality and racial intolerance. The South Brunswick Community March For Justice & Peace…
-
Princeton police chief allays concerns about department’s use of force, racial bias
Concerned about the erosion of trust in police officers following the May 25 confrontation between a white Minneapolis police officer and an African American man that resulted in the man’s death, Princeton Police Chief Nicholas Sutter has sought to allay concerns about the Princeton Police Department’s approach to the use of force and racial and…
-
North Brunswick officials condemn racial injustice, police brutality
Leaders in North Brunswick have officially have condemned the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minnesota and instances of police brutality through a resolution presented during the June 1 Township Council meeting. According to the resolution: “The township takes great pride in its diversity and maintains an atmosphere of…
-
East Brunswick superintendent says he’s ‘heartbroken’ over George Floyd’s death
EAST BRUNSWICK–In light of peaceful protests and violence erupting across the United States, Superintendent Victor Valeski emphasized the importance of diversity in the East Brunswick Public School District. George Floyd, 46, was an unarmed African American man who died after Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for several minutes while he was…
-
Peaceful ‘Kneel for Justice’ protest brings hundreds together in downtown Princeton
Nationwide protests against police brutality over the death of George Floyd have gripped cities and towns across America. Princeton would be the latest to host a demonstration when community organizers held a “Kneel for Justice” rally on June 2. Hundreds gathered around the FitzRandolph Gate, the official entrance of Princeton University, to honor the life…
-
Lawrence police chief says actions of Minneapolis officers will not be tolerated in town
Disturbed by the actions of a white Minneapolis police officer that resulted in the death of an African American man, Lawrence Township Police Chief Brian Caloiaro said the officer’s actions would not be tolerated in Lawrence Township. Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin kept his knee on resident George Floyd’s neck in the May 25 incident, which…
-
Woodbridge Township police dispatcher resigns after making alleged discriminatory remarks on social media
WOODBRIDGE – A township dispatcher resigned after it was determined he posted “unauthorized comments” on social media, according to John Hagerty, communications director for the township. Marc Repace, a civilian employee assigned to the Woodbridge Police Department Dispatch Center since Dec. 17, 2018, had allegedly made discriminatory remarks in response to a photo of a…
