Princeton Police Receives Grant for New Body Armor, Ammunition

A grant from the state will better equip the Princeton Police Department for work in the coming years.
Chief Chris King told the Princeton City Council this week his agency was the recipient of grant money to purchase new body armor and ammunition for the department.


click to download audioKing said the department goes to the range a minimum of twice a year for qualification and sometimes as many as four years depending on the training.
He also said bulletproof vests come with a recommended life with replacement recommended once they exceed that effective date.


click to download audioKing said the Princeton Police Department currently has two openings with interest to fill those not as high as he would like.


click to download audioApplications to be a Princeton police officer can be picked up at the police department or city hall.

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