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Congressman Kean visits FY25 community project funding site in Warren Township

WARREN TOWNSHIP, NJ (Somerset County) – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) Tuesday toured the Warren Township Police Department ahead of the FY25 appropriations discussion to gain insight into local law enforcement needs and priorities.

Congressman Kean requested $900,000 for the Township of Warren in this year’s FY25 appropriation process. This funding would be used for communication technology upgrades for emergency operations of the police department to allow the agency to meet the growing needs of the community.

“The equipment upgrade is a valuable lifeline to all emergency services for the township,” Kean said. “This funding would ensure that our first responders have the tools they need to effectively manage crises and protect the community. I will continue to fight for New Jerseyans in Congress to get these appropriations request across the finish line.”

“On behalf of the Township of Warren and the entire Township Committee, I would like to thank Congressman Kean for working so hard on behalf of the district,” said Victor Sordillo, Mayor of Warren Township. “The generous funding for our communication system upgrades will ensure the continued security of our town. As we have learned over the past, communication is the key element of the successful management and control in an emergency situation.”

“The Warren Police Department is thrilled to host Congressman Tom Kean Jr. as part of the Community Project Funding Initiative,” said Robert Ferreiro, Chief of Police for the Warren Township Police Department. “We are grateful to Rep. Kean and the members of the Appropriations Committee for their dedication to public safety and for considering our proposal to upgrade the communications equipment for Warren PD. These funds will enable us to replace our outdated equipment both internally and for each individual officer. Effective communication equipment is quite literally the lifeline of any public safety operation. The ability to quickly and accurately transmit information can be the difference between life and death in emergencies. This equipment ensures that our officers can respond to incidents swiftly and efficiently. These upgrades are essential for guaranteeing top-tier service to our growing community and enhancing the safety of our officers through the use of modern technology.”

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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