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Township of Branchburg New Jersey - THE BRANCHBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS quot OPERATION BLUE GUARDIAN quot 04 January 2024 ( news )
Township of Branchburg , state New Jersey ( By Press Release office)
Jan 04,2024
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Through Operation Blue Guardian , a Police Department owned lock box ( similar to a realtor ' s lock box ) is installed on a door of the home . 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 confidential code allowing us to quickly enter the home without causing damage .
Applicants to Operation Blue Guardian must meet certain criteria and agree to the following terms and conditions:
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 ( or keys ) for an entry door to the home
Must grant the Branchburg Township Police Department permission to access and use the key in an emergency . A provided waiver form must be notarized and included with the application .
The Police Department maintains ownership of the lock box , and if a participant moves from the residence they must notify the Police Department so that the lock box may be retrieved .
For security purposes , the resident will not be given the code to the lock box and may not request access to the lock box except in a medical emergency .
Should you need assistance with filling out the application , please contact Sergeant Edward Edgar at 908 - 526 - 3830 ext . 419 , or via e - mail ( edward . edgar@branchburg . nj . us ) .
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