Crime & Safety
East Windsor Receives Grant to Replace Body Armor
The money will help periodically replace body armor in the police department.
East Windsor Township was awarded a grant from the State Body Armor Replacement Fund Program to help replace some of the police department’s body armor.
The $4,249.13 grant was received in addition to a $2,340 grant from the Department of Justice 2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership, according to a news release.
“East Windsor Township appreciates receiving these funds, which will assist in the Township’s efforts to outfit our police officers with equipment that will serve to enhance their personal safety,” Mayor Janice MIronov said in the release.
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A $1 surcharge is placed on each fine, penalty or forfeiture for motor vehicle law violations in New Jersey, and that surcharge funds the grant program, the release said.
“The safety of our police officers is of the utmost importance to the Township and our residents, and receiving these funds will enhance the safety of our law enforcement officials,” Mironov said.
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