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New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal at the annual meeting with religious leaders at State Police Headquarters in Trenton stressed his office's stance against hate crimes, that such acts of bias will not be tolerated in New Jersey.

The meeting of Government and law enforcement officials chiefly discussed regarding concerns including hate crimes, house-of-worship security, and general well being to all who live in and travel to the Garden State.

The religious leaders honored Grewal with an appreciation award for his commitment to the state's interfaith communities.

Among the officials, the meeting was attended by Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato and OCPO Public Affairs Director Al Della Fave.

The event was addressed by Lakewood Committeeman Meir Lichtenstein and Rabbi Avi Richler, who represented 58 Chabad centers around the state.

"With summer upon us and rising temperatures, we in law enforcement must be reminded to exercise tolerance, understanding, and compassion," Coronato said. "This annual meeting helps tremendously in educating front-line officers to the many diverse cultural differences they will encounter in the coming months during the course of their daily patrols."

By Sowmya Sangam