OCPO Sgt. Renee Nauyoks and Det. Taryn Schwartz today graduated another G.R.E.A.T. program class. This time Washington Street Elementary School 5th graders made the grade and are pictured proudly displaying their certificates for successfully completing all phases of the program.
G.R.E.A.T. is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum designed to prevent delinquency, violence and gang membership. Today’s graduation added approximately 55 students to the continuing tally of elementary aged youth who have been mentored through the intensive six (6) week course.
“Law enforcement must take proactive measures to prevent the spread of crime and violence,” stated Prosecutor Coronato. “The G.R.E.A.T. Program does that for those we hold most precious – our children. I commend the members of my Office and participating departments for working tirelessly to bring the program to so many of our area schools.”
OCPO brought the program to Ocean County Schools in 2011 and have been continuously working cooperatively with other Ocean County law enforcement agencies to expand the program locally in an effort to reach as many children as possible. Those wishing more information about the G.R.E.A.T. program can go to: www.great-online.org.
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Pictures with 5th Grade Washington Street Elementary School students
proudly displaying their certificates of completion
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Det. Taryn Schwartz
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Sgt. Renee Nauyoks
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