AG Platkin announced the successful extension of the ARRIVE Together program to the state’s 15 most populous municipalities. The Office of Alternative and Community Responses (OACR), which Platkin established through a directive last year, created the ARRIVE program to reduce instances of violence and escalation.

"ARRIVE Together’s proven track record of improving outcomes for individuals encountering law enforcement while experiencing a mental health crisis is a critical element of our efforts to make New Jersey safer. There have been roughly 7,000 ARRIVE interactions since the initiative’s inception. And every successful encounter is a testament to New Jersey’s commitment to approaching these calls with compassion and creating an environment where our residents are more comfortable with calling for help. Support from Governor Murphy and the Legislature has been crucial to expanding this groundbreaking program.” – AG Platkin