Increased police patrols of Carnes Park – in place following last week’s shooting incidents – will continue as the Camden Police Department works to reassure residents that they are safe while in city parks.

“There will be off-duty officers assigned to city parks until we are satisfied that all our citizens can enjoy city parks,” Police Chief William O’Keefe told the Camden New today.

Mayor Chris Claybaker today repeated his initial statement that “this kind of behavior will not be tolerated.”

The mayor added that he has confidence in O’Keefe and the departm...