December 12, 2024
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Today, the New Jersey Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to Governor Murphy calling on him to demand immediate federal action regarding the unexplained drone sightings across New Jersey.
“We share our constituents’ frustrations and understand the urgency of this situation. Therefore, we are calling on you to demand, in the strongest possible terms, complete transparency from the Federal Government.“
“You must insist that the Biden Administration immediately provide the necessary tools and resources to protect our state—including the authority to neutralize any drone that poses a threat to our residents.“
You can read the entire letter below:
Yesterday, the Senate Republican Caucus released the following statement regarding the unexplained drone sightings in various parts of New Jersey:
“First and foremost, our top priority is the safety and security of New Jersey residents. Unfortunately, today’s briefing provided no additional clarity, leaving us frustrated and with no further information regarding these troubling incidents since they began. New Jersey State Police and local law enforcement have done an incredible job with the limited information they have, but their efforts to intervene have been severely hampered by the Federal Government’s jurisdiction over engagement with these aircraft. This restriction, along with the Biden Administration’s slow-rolled response, has fueled growing concerns and left residents to speculate the worst-case scenario as they await answers.
“It is irresponsible for federal representatives to assert that there is no threat to public safety while simultaneously asserting they have no information about who is operating the drones, where they originate, or where they are going. This contradiction is eroding public trust and only deepens the sense of uncertainty that many of our constituents have expressed.
“We share the frustrations of our constituents and feel the same urgency to act. That is why we are calling on Governor Murphy to demand, in the strongest terms possible, the full support of the Federal Government. He must insist that the Biden Administration immediately provide the tools and resources needed to safeguard our state—up to and including authorization to neutralize any drone that poses a threat to our residents. New Jerseyans deserve swift and effective action to ensure their safety and the security of our nation.”
This morning, Monmouth County Sheriff Golden held a virtual meeting with local mayors,Monmouth County Government officials and Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office to address growing concerns about the mysterious drone sightings across Monmouth County. During the meeting, he outlined discussions held yesterday with state officials, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. He commends and thanks the New Jersey State Police and New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness for keeping all informed with limited resources available concerning this issue.
The sheriff stressed the importance of swift and coordinated action, and reiterated that he has called on Governor Murphy to declare a state of emergency. He is also urging Congress to enhance regulations, increase monitoring efforts, and provide resources at the state level to help ensure safety and security.
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