Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today issued a new statewide directive to law enforcement requiring all agencies in New Jersey to develop and maintain an active violent events policy that meets certain standards. While many agencies have their own active shooter policies, Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive 2025-2 would ensure all agencies across the state are equally prepared, and that individual agency policies meet a consistent standard with regard to procedures and training requirements.

“My office is committed to making sure every law enforcement agency and officer is well prepared, in the event of a tragedy, to take immediate action,” said Attorney General Platkin. “Lack of planning and delays during an active shooter response can be disastrous and result in the unnecessary loss of innocent lives. This directive seeks to ensure agencies have proper training, policies, and plans in place. It is our greatest responsibility to reduce the frequency and severity of these incidents, we must take every precaution possible.”