Operation Blue Angel In West Orange Offers Safeguard For Seniors

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Township of West Orange. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

The West Orange Police Department offers Operation Blue Angel to improve safety and security for older adults in our community.

West Orange residents aged 55 or older who have a medical condition that may cause incapacitation are eligible for this free program. If you live alone or spend significant time at home by yourself, Operation Blue Angel can provide peace of mind by ensuring help can easily reach you quickly in an emergency.

By applying to the West Orange Police Department, you may qualify for a secure lockbox to be installed on your exterior door. This lockbox, owned by the police department, will contain a spare key to your home, allowing first responders to enter quickly in the event of a medical emergency or other emergency situation.

Each lockbox has a unique access code, which will only be provided to police officers when an emergency call is made by you or on your behalf. This program eliminates delays that often occur when officers are unable to enter a home and will allow them to provide immediate assistance without causing damage to doors or windows.

Operation Blue Angel is strictly for medical emergencies and the lockbox will not be accessed for any other purpose. It is made possible through funding from the Partners for Health Foundation and this program is completely free for eligible West Orange residents.

For more information or to apply, contact the West Orange Police Department at (973) 325-4038. You can also email Officer Herbert Granados at hgranados@wopd.org or Officer Karen Mango at kmango@wopd.org. A member of the Community Services Unit will reach out to assist with the application process.

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