Princeton Law Enforcement Prepared Ahead Of Planned Armed Protest

PRINCETON, NJ – Princeton Mayor Mark Freda said the township’s law enforcement is prepared and taking all precautions ahead of the weekend’s armed protest in Trenton.

Earlier this week, the FBI warned of possible armed protests that could happen in Trenton and at other state capitols, as well as courthouses and administration buildings, this weekend.

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“I can say that extra police will be on duty this weekend, we can call in more off duty officers if needed,” said Freda.

Gov. Phil Murphy has asked New Jersey residents to stay home and avoid getting near possible protests in Trenton or elsewhere. He also requested the public to share any information they might have about potential violence.

State capitols across the country are bracing for protests in the wake of a pro-Trump rally Jan. 6, that led to a riot in which five people were killed.

Although Princeton is taking all precautions, Freda stressed that there was no indication of problems in the township, and that “people should feel safe being out and about Princeton.”

“And all the police departments in the county support each other with a rapid response team as needed,” he said.

In neighboring Lawrence Township, Police chief Brian M Caloiaro released a public statement saying they were coordinating with other law enforcement agencies and will continue to provide information to the public.

"I have been in constant contact with our Federal, State, county and local partners, and will continue to monitor these situations," Caloiaro said.

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Meanwhile, Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora said on Wednesday that his police department is working with the State Police, the Mercer County Sheriff's Department and the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office "as part of a coordinated plan to ensure our safety if any protesters stray beyond the First Amendment right to peaceful protest."

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