Lately, we have seen a disturbing trend relating to heroin use. In is on the increase. With programs like D.A.R.E., with continuous education, parental and community involvement, hopefully the message that we want to send will get through. Ultimately, to preserve and maintain the quality of life we desire. Our crime rate and crime numbers must be kept low, while our enforcement numbers must be high.
Safety is the most important priority for law enforcement.
That is the message that we must bring back to our communities and to our government officials. We also need strong laws to fight crime. In New Jersey, we have these tools. Recently, laws were enacted requiring longer prison terms for violent criminals. When it comes to drugs, New Jersey has a drug kingpin law, laws mandating minimum sentences for distribution of drugs within a school zone, and a host of other legislation as part of an overall quality of life program.