Collaboration is Key: Toms River Schools Emphasize Partnership for Student Safety

TOMS RIVER, NJ (GovWire) - A recent meeting of the Toms River Regional Schools' Super Safe Schools Committee highlighted the importance of collaboration in ensuring the safety and security of students. The meeting, held on November 6, 2023, brought together stakeholders from the community, including school administrators, law enforcement officers, and representatives from the prosecutor's office.

One of the key themes of the meeting was the importance of collaboration between different groups in ensuring the safety of students. Toms River Superintendent Mike Sitter emphasized this point in his opening remarks, stating that "we cannot do it alone" and highlighting the importance of working together with community partners.

Sergeant Taran Ritacco from the prosecutor's office also spoke about the importance of collaboration, highlighting the work that her office does in partnership with schools and law enforcement. She mentioned that her office reviews all incidents and investigations and coordinates with other agencies to ensure the safety of students.

Deputy Chief Pat Delane from the Toms River Police Department spoke about the strong relationship between the police department and the schools, stating that "the collaboration between the Police Department and the schools is amazing." He also mentioned the new Community Affairs Division, which works to promote positive school climate and ensure the safety of students.

The meeting also highlighted some of the measures that have been put in place to ensure the safety of students, including the use of the Raptor system to vet visitors to schools, the implementation of behavioral threat assessments, and the use of a web filtering platform to monitor student activity online.

Overall, the meeting emphasized the importance of collaboration and communication in

ensuring the safety and security of students in Toms River schools. As Superintendent Sitter stated, "we work together for that common goal of safety."

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