Pallone Secures Nearly $1 Million to Upgrade Communications System for First Responders in Piscataway

Piscataway, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today held a press conference to highlight federal funding he secured for Piscataway. Pallone secured $963,000 in a federal spending bill for the Township to upgrade its police communications system and improve interoperability between township officials and other police agencies. President Biden signed the legislation into law on March 8.

This project will allow Piscataway's Police Department to purchase new computer equipment, hand-held radios and related accessories, CCTV, and other vital communications equipment to help improve the response times and abilities.

"After Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Ida, residents in Piscataway know all too well how important reliable and efficient communication is during any type of emergency. That's why I'm proud that this federal funding will help Piscataway upgrade its radio infrastructure.

"First responders are an important part in keeping our community safe and healthy. They deserve the resources they need to do their job effectively, which includes equipping our brave first responders with the tools they need to respond to any type of crisis quickly and effectively," Pallone said. "I'm glad we were able to get this funding across the finish line."

"Representative Pallone responded to the needs of Piscataway and now Piscataway can better respond to those in danger," Mayor Brian C. Wahler said. "Our residents are very thankful to him for this important federal investment in the security of our Township."

"Safety depends on real-time information and when the public is counting on our first responders, our first responders are counting on a reliable communication system" Piscataway Township Police Department Deputy Chief Michelle Pilch said. "That is why this federal funding boost to Piscataway is so vital because it strengthens our ability to serve the public."