The South River Police Department is reminding residents of its participation with the Operation Blue Angel program.
Operation Blue Angel assists residents who, due to advanced age, immobility or medical concerns, may be unable to answer their door in an emergency situation. The program is administered free of charge to any eligible resident.
Through Operation Blue Angel, a police department-owned lock box similar to a real estate agent’s lock box is placed outside the residence. A key, supplied by the resident, is locked inside the box. In the event of an emergency, responding police officers are able to retrieve the key by using a code accessed by the department’s Communications Center, allowing first responders to quickly enter the home without causing damage. The code is stored securely at all times in the department’s Communications Center and reset to a new code in the event it is used to access the lock box, according to information provided by the South River Police Department.
Applicants to Operation Blue Angel must meet certain criteria and agree to the following:
• Must be 55 years of age or older, or have a medical condition that is potentially incapacitating
• Must either live alone, or be home alone on a frequent basis
• Must provide a key for an entry door to the home
• Must grant the South River Police Department permission to access and use the key during an emergency
• Must complete and notarize a waiver form
To apply for the program, bring a completed application and liability waiver to police headquarters: southrivernj.org/police/2017/SRPD-Operation-Blue-Angel-Application-and-Liability-Waiver.pdf