Crime & Safety
Here's Why You May Get A Knock At The Door In Orange
The Orange Police Department says some residents may receive a visit to their home as part of an upgrade project. Here are the details.

If you are a Regional Water Authority customer, you may have received mailings from them recently which described their project to upgrade water meters in town.
Beginning this week, the RWA will have crews out in Orange using both RWA staff and an authorized subcontractor, Contract Callers, Inc (CCI).
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RWA customers who have arranged appointments to have these installations performed will get specific installation details when they make the appointment.
RWA customers who have NOT made appointments to have these meters installed will be visited by a technician to schedule that appointment.
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All authorized personnel will carry proper identification and be using marked vehicles. Examples of these vehicles and ID cards are shown below.
You will also find a sample installation appointment request letter below.
If you receive a visit from a technician but you doubt their authenticity, please do not hesitate to contact the RWA at 203.562.4020 to verify that installers are working in your area.
If you suspect suspicious activity, please call the police department at 203.891.2130.
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