Hamilton recently received approval from the NJ Office of Information Technology (NJOIT) that it was awarded a grant of $124,794 for upgrades to its Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) system. PSAP is the emergency 9-1-1 system for the Township operated under the direction of Police Chief Ken DeBoskey.
Hamilton’s dispatchers receive approximately 70,000 calls for service each year. The PSAP grant program funds will help the Hamilton Police Division make necessary upgrades in preparation for the statewide transition to a fully digital, internet protocol-based system that will replace the antiquated analog 911 infrastructure.
“The upcoming 911 infrastructure upgrade project will significantly enhance the Police Division’s response to 911 calls for service and reduce response times. In addition, this upgrade will enable more accurate location of 911 calls originating from cell phones and otherwise increase communication capabilities with our citizens,” commented Chief DeBoskey. “I appreciate the NJOIT approving our grant request which reduces the burden on Hamilton’s taxpayers and allows us to move forward expeditiously with this major project.”
“I want to thank NJOIT for recognizing the importance of having the latest technology for a 9-1-1 system and how it helps facilitate faster responses by our First Responders,” said Mayor Jeff Martin. “Hamilton would have taken on this upgrade without the grant, but it helps our local taxpayers save money to get better and more efficient service in their time of emergency.”
If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency police calls, please call 609-581-4000.
Keep up with the Hamilton Police Division by visiting their website, www.HamiltonNJ.com/Police, or on social media at:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamiltonpolicedivision
• Instagram: @hamiltonpolicedivision
• Twitter: @Hamilton_Police
