Police Call Box Replaced After Safety Concerns In Basking Ridge

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Bernards Township Police exterior call box has been replaced following residents' concerns.

The call box allows for anyone who may need police assistance at police headquarters after hours to be able to summon help with the click of a button.

"This call box will connect you with our county communications center, which will then notify the Bernards Township Police Department, just as a normal phone call would," said the police.

This action came after some residents expressed concerns that the police station lobby was closed overnight, and there also wasn't a phone or button for anyone to be able to reach the police at the June 24, 2025 Township Committee meeting.

At the time, now Mayor and Liaison to the Police Ana Duarte McCarthysaid she would look into the issue.

In November 2025, McCarthy announced that the Township Committee had purchased the call box to be installed outside of the main lobby door at headquarters.

On Friday, the police department thanked the "township committee for their support in obtaining this needed equipment upgrade that allows us to better serve our community!"

Previous Reporting:

• Residents Call For Police Station Lobby To Be Open 24/7 In Basking Ridge
• Police Station Lobby Options Being Explored In Basking Ridge
• Police Station Lobby Concerns Addressed In Basking Ridge

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