Warren Police Celebrates 50 Years With Community Event

WARREN, NJ — The Warren Township Police Department is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a community event on Saturday, Sept. 10.

The 50th Anniversary Open House and Meet the Officers event will be held at police headquarters at 44 Mountain Blvd. in Warren from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Various equipment from state and county agencies will be on display for attendees to tour and ask questions of our officers. That includes the Somerset County Emergency Response Team Truck, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Forensic Lab Truck, along with a Warren Township Fire Department Truck, a Warren Township Rescue Squad Ambulance, and numerous Warren Township Police vehicles, bicycles, and Utility Terrain Vehicle.

Warren's K-9 Nikita will also be on hand for a demonstration. Additionally, police headquarters will be open to the public for touring and light refreshments.

The event will conclude with a landing demonstration of the New Jersey State Police helicopter at the municipal field next to the library.

"We hope that members of the community will come out to see the various equipment we utilize to best serve the public and to meet all our officers who will all be available for questions," said Chief William Keane. "I would like to thank the Township Committee for being so supportive specifically during our 50th Anniversary yearlong celebration which culminates with this community open house event."

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