CIT Training Week Wraps Up

That's a wrap!  The twelfth installment of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) came to a close on Friday afternoon. First Assistant Prosecutor Julia Alonso delivered closing remarks to the largest class that the MCPO has hosted to date. Participants from police departments, along with health and wellness services from across the county gathered for an in-depth look at mental illness, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and their implications for a law-enforcement response during crisis

Trunk or Treating at the MCPO

First Assistant Prosecutor Julia Alonso and members of the MCPO had an absolutely spooktacular time at the Community Trunk or Treat in Freehold on Friday evening. We got a sneak peek at some of the amazing costumes our trick or treaters will be wearing this Halloween. WOW is all we can say! We saw everything from the Ghostbusters, pirates, Disney characters, Mario Brothers, princesses, Harry Potter, witches, ghouls, dragons, entire family-themed costumes, and even a pop-up coffee shop!

Survivors Deserve Action Event

Prosecutor Santiago and Director of the Domestic Violence Unit Assistant Prosecutor Stephanie Dugan were honored to attend the Mercy Center's Survivors Deserve Action Event at St Stephen AMEZ Church in Asbury Park. The event acknowledged and empowered victims of domestic violence during #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, through community collaboration, local resources, and workshops.