Politics & Government
Matawan Approves Purchase of New Police SUV
A request to replace a police vehicle was approved by the borough council.
Story by Anastasia Millicker, anastasia.millicker@patch.com
The Matawan Borough Police Department will soon have a new set of wheels.
The Borough Council approve the purchase of a new 2013 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle for the police department during the July 11 special action meeting.
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Police Chief Jason Gallo recommended the borough purchase the $34,973.02 replacement vehicle due to the age and mileage of the current one used by the department, according to the resolution.
The vehicle, which will be purchased through the New Jersey State Contract Program, Cranford Cooperative, from Beyer Fleet in East Hanover, will be equipped with a “stealth” interior lighting package, exterior lighting, push bumper, prisoner & cargo partitions, siren and console.Find out what's happening in Matawan-Aberdeenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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