Colonel Pat Callahan of the New Jersey State Police said today he will meet with black troopers of various ranks from the within the division following today’s COVID-19 press briefing.

“One of the most powerful calls I got over the weekend was from one of our African-American commanders, who was honestly struggling with being black and being in law enforcement,” Callahan said. “I hope their race and their profession both serve as a tremendous source of pride.”

He praised organizers, clergy and law enforcement for their efforts to work with one another peacefully in the state this weekend.