Jersey City upgrades security in park where woman was killed while jogging

Jersey City officials have unveiled security upgraders in a park where a woman was killed while jogging five months ago.

News 12 Staff

Aug 21, 2019, 2:27 AM

Updated 1,704 days ago

Share:

Jersey City officials have unveiled security upgrades in a park where a woman was killed while jogging five months ago.
There are now seven blue lights inside Jersey City’s Lincoln Park – a security measure dedicated to Carolina Cano.
“I think what happened was a very tragic, isolated incident,” says Hudson County Freeholder Bill O’Dea. “But you can always make a safe park safer."
Cano was jogging in the park on March 24. Police say she was attacked, assaulted and strangled. Despite an arrest, there were calls from the community for increased security. Less than five months later the blue light notification system was been installed.
“If they see something or feel in danger, they can activate this,” says O’Dea. “It directly connects to our CCTV unit and video, so we know who the person is.”
In addition to the blue light, O’Dea says that they have also expanded the civilian park patrol. The patrol guards the park from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. seven days a week.
We basically ride around the park. Make sure there is no suspicious activity,” says park patroller Alejandro Marin.
The Hudson County Sheriff’s Department has also increased patrols in the park. More security cameras have also been added. There are now 55 park-wide. O’Dea says that about 98% of the park is covered by the cameras now.
O’Dea says that the blue lights were the idea of a Jersey City resident.
He also says that the playground will now have a monitor to protect the park’s youngest guests.


More from News 12
0:28
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say

Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say

1:37
Rain, clouds followed by mild temps and clearer skies in New Jersey

Rain, clouds followed by mild temps and clearer skies in New Jersey

0:15
Authorities: Berkley Township man sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatal stabbing of Seaside Heights man

Authorities: Berkley Township man sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatal stabbing of Seaside Heights man

1:42
Police: Marlboro teacher accused of inappropriately touching student faces charges

Police: Marlboro teacher accused of inappropriately touching student faces charges

0:32
Man who lit himself on fire outside Trump trial has ties to New Jersey

Man who lit himself on fire outside Trump trial has ties to New Jersey

0:56
Graffiti of former Palestinian militant Leila Khaled found spray-painted at Rutgers University

Graffiti of former Palestinian militant Leila Khaled found spray-painted at Rutgers University

0:09
Police: 2 men critically injured in Newark shooting

Police: 2 men critically injured in Newark shooting

2:16
Public warned to keep their dogs away from seals at the Jersey Shore

Public warned to keep their dogs away from seals at the Jersey Shore

0:59
Jersey Proud: 3 men running the length of New Jersey for ‘Dylan’s Wings of Change’ charity

Jersey Proud: 3 men running the length of New Jersey for ‘Dylan’s Wings of Change’ charity

0:35
Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

1:01
New Jersey water companies make plans to adapt federal ‘forever chemical’ guidelines

New Jersey water companies make plans to adapt federal ‘forever chemical’ guidelines

1:54
Authorities: 2 children at Port Reading school become sickened after ingesting marijuana gummies

Authorities: 2 children at Port Reading school become sickened after ingesting marijuana gummies

2:45
Business owners say they are losing business due to Route 71 bridge being stuck in up position

Business owners say they are losing business due to Route 71 bridge being stuck in up position

1:42
Prosecutor: Remains found at Wall construction site were of ‘advanced age’

Prosecutor: Remains found at Wall construction site were of ‘advanced age’

0:27
Prosecutors: Atlantic City’s Central Pier bursts into flames; 1 man dead

Prosecutors: Atlantic City’s Central Pier bursts into flames; 1 man dead

0:25
Boil water advisory issued for parts of Monmouth County

Boil water advisory issued for parts of Monmouth County

0:48
Ridgewood mayor shares photos showcasing renovation of former Warner Theater

Ridgewood mayor shares photos showcasing renovation of former Warner Theater

1:37
Officials: Some Marlboro schools, Trenton Board of Ed receive bomb threat 2nd day in a row

Officials: Some Marlboro schools, Trenton Board of Ed receive bomb threat 2nd day in a row

0:31
Start of Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial is delayed a week to mid-May

Start of Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial is delayed a week to mid-May

Show off your team spirit! Share your photos with News 12

Show off your team spirit! Share your photos with News 12