Somerset County officials announced that seven police vehicles have been wrapped in pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Far Hills Race Meeting Association and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office funded the wrapping of the “pink” police vehicles. These seven vehicles will be utilized for community engagement throughout Somerset County during the month of October.
The law enforcement agencies participating in this awareness campaign are the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin Township Police Department, Branchburg Township Police Department, Somerville Borough Police Department, Raritan Borough Police Department and Far Hills Police Department.
Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson stated, “Breast Cancer does not recognize racial, socioeconomic, or jurisdictional boundaries. About 1 in 8 women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime.
Early detection is a key factor in offering more treatment options and increasing survivability. Law enforcement is in a unique position to help increase awareness of this horrible disease. This campaign is proof positive that our officers are deeply dedicated to the communities they serve.”
A ceremony to introduce the “pink” police vehicles is being held on Tuesday, October 13, at 11:00 am outside the Somerset County Historic Courthouse in Somerville, NJ (in the event of inclement weather the event will be held on October 14, ).
All seven vehicles will be displayed. The vehicles will be available within their respective jurisdictions for the public to sign and take photographs with. Attending Tuesday’s “pink” police vehicle event are members of the seven participating law enforcement agencies, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, respective Township Committee members, the Far Hills Race Meeting organizers, representatives from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, and State elected officials.
If attending the outdoor event it should be noted that all persons attending are to adhere to social distancing, as well as health and safety protocols.