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Readington Township police offer residents Operation Blue Angel in case of an emergency

READINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (Hunterdon County) – The Readington Township Police Department has announced a new program which allows officers quick access to residences of senior citizens and other eligible residents in the event of an emergency.

Operation Blue Angel, is free for eligible residents 55 years of age or older and live alone or will be alone for extended periods of time on a regular basis; or persons with a medical condition(s) that could lead to incapacitation and who live alone or are alone for extended periods of time on a regular basis; or live with another individual and meet any of the requirements.

If a resident is eligible for the program, a lockbox, which is owned and maintained by the Police Department, will be placed on the participant’s door knob by an officer. The lockbox will contain a key to the residence (which the resident must supply). The key will only be accessed by responding officers in the event of an emergency where officers cannot gain access to the residence by traditional means. The Operation Blue Angel program lockbox will not be accessed by anyone for any other reason.

Participation is completely voluntary, free, and may be stopped or started at any time. In addition to providing emergency services access in an emergency, where seconds count, the program promotes safety and peace of mind at home.

If interested in applying for the program, applications are available at the Readington Township Police Department or on the department’s website.

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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