To support safety and security, a free Security Initiative for local businesses will again be hosted by the N.J. Office of Homeland Securityand Preparedness, in cooperation with U.S. Department ofHomeland Security, the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, and Ship Bottom police.

The June 5program will be held at the Ship Bottom Firehouse from 10 a.m. to noon, andprior registrationis requested; see details below.