Assemblyman Dave Rible, R-Monmouth and Ocean, recently introduced legislation that offers support for the State Police who responded to a June incident at Met Life Stadium which resulted in multiple arrests and injuries to several troopers.
Rible had recently blasted calls for an investigation into the incident, noting that the police helped quell an already volatile situation in which concert-goers tipped over barricades and threw bottles at police.
“The State Police were called to a dangerous incident and helped prevent the situation from getting out of hand,” said Rible. “Instead of investigating the police response, we should be commending these officers for their actions to restore order and avert what could have turned into a full-scale riot.”
According to reports, the situation devolved into mayhem when officials closed the gates and crowds of people tried to force their way into the concert. More than 60 people were arrested and 10 troopers were injured as police had to employ armored vehicles and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
“This incident is a perfect illustration of the difficult and often dangerous situations that members of law enforcement face on a regular basis,” stated Rible. “That fact that there wasn’t more damage or more serious injuries is a testament to the professionalism of the State Police and all New Jersey law enforcement.
“While some have tried to use this incident to criticize police officers, I want the Legislature to offer our support for the State Police who responded bravely and professionally to a potentially explosive situation.”
Rible sponsors the resolution, AJR-124, with Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick and Assemblyman Sean Kean. Senator Robert W. Singer is sponsoring an identical Senate resolution.
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Thank you all local and State Law Enforcement officers for keeping us safe ! Also thank you to the politicians that have enough sense to help pass legislation supporting these officers.