Mount Olive police join statewide ‘Goal Zero’ traffic-safety campaign ahead of Thanksgiving travel surge
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — The Mount Olive Township Police Department announced it is participating in “Goal Zero,” a statewide traffic-safety initiative organized by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police in partnership with local law-enforcement agencies.
The campaign emphasizes a unified commitment to achieving zero deaths, zero injuries and zero crashes on New Jersey roadways.
“Goal Zero started with a single loss, a child whose memory now drives a statewide mission,” said retired Chief William Parenti, chairman of the NJSACOP Traffic Safety Committee. “Our aim is zero fatalities, a realistic and attainable goal. With Goal Zero, enforcement becomes prevention, utilizing discipline, data and deterrence to protect every New Jerseyan on the road.”
Mount Olive police will join departments across the state in conducting high-visibility patrols on high-risk roads, particularly during the days leading up to Thanksgiving — a period marked by heavy travel, social gatherings and elevated impaired-driving risks.
Mount Olive Township lies within a region that experiences increased roadway congestion during the holiday period. By participating in Goal Zero, the department said it hopes to reinforce its message that roadway safety is a shared responsibility.
“No family should have to experience the tragic consequences of a preventable traffic crash. By participating in Goal Zero, we’re committing to action — not just words — to reduce risks on our roads this holiday season,” said Chief Michael Spitzer of the Mount Olive Township Police Department.
What residents can expect:
• Increased police visibility on major corridors and high-risk roads, especially on Blackout Wednesday, Nov. 26.
• Safety reminders and messaging through the department’s social media channels and local media.
• Encouragement to plan ahead: designate a sober driver, avoid distractions and stay alert for heightened enforcement.
The department emphasized that prevention is most effective when the entire community does its part.
