Debate Erupts Over Police Presence During Wildwood Memorial Day Chaos

Wildwood officials and NJ Attorney General clash on whether police staffing levels or aggressive crowds led to boardwalk disturbances.

Wildwood's police chief claims the department had more officers than previous years but faced unusually aggressive crowds.
NJ Attorney General Platkin argues insufficient police presence contributed to the disorderly scenes on the boardwalk.
Wildwood police handled over 1,500 service calls and made 47 arrests during the holiday weekend.
Local officials criticize recent juvenile justice reforms for emboldening teens and complicating law enforcement efforts.
Wildwood plans to increase police staffing as new officers graduate from the academy this month.