MAYS LANDING — The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said Wednesday it is coordinating security planning with county election officials, the county sheriff's office and local police departments ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds is working with County Clerk Joe Giralo, Superintendent of Elections Maureen Bugdon and Sheriff Joseph O'Donoghue, according to the prosecutor's office. The planning covers security at election offices and other designated sites, the safety of election employees and poll workers, and the handling and transport of ballots and voting equipment, the office said.

The clerk's office is responsible for preparing and distributing ballots, and the superintendent's office oversees voter registration and voting equipment, according to the release. The prosecutor's office said it would coordinate security support for those operations, while the sheriff's office will work with county and police partners on public safety needs.

Reynolds and Chief of Detectives James McGowan will assign assistant prosecutors and detectives to election-related matters as needed, the office said. Those staff members will assess reported incidents and investigate possible violations of state law, according to the office.

The prosecutor's office said it is also coordinating with state and federal agencies. It urged residents to report credible threats and other legitimate election concerns through official channels.

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