The State Police felt there was a need for that type of patrol, and if it's effective there, it will certainly be staying.

From this point forward, all traffic going southbound will be going over the new bridge.

However, the Turnpike Authority will certainly work with the administration and the Legislature on any proposals that may benefit the state.

It really was a business decision. Putting that $17 million into the pool of resources will allow us to have more cash in hand, get a better bond rating and borrow money at a lower rate.

I would say morale is already crippled, ... And that means you will have less proactive police work. You'll have cops out there who'll say, 'just keep your eyes down, answer your calls, get your pension and retire,' and that's the worst thing that could happen.

We are police officers. We don't sit back and watch. We have to get out and do something. Being able to do something means a lot.