Chief Todd Costa and the Somerset Police Department wish to share important information relating to Vehicle Safety Recalls Week. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration administered over 1,000 safety recalls affecting nearly 35 million vehicles and other equipment in 2021. Yet, millions of vehicle recalls go unrepaired or unaddressed every year. Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, […]
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Somerset Police Department Receives $47,014 in Grant Funds
Chief George McNeil is pleased to announce that the Somerset Police Department has been awarded a total of $47,014 in federal grant funds allocated by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research (OGR).
Somerset Police Department Offers Safety Tips During Child Passenger Safety Week
Chief George McNeil and the Somerset Police Department would like to remind parents to make sure their children are properly buckled and in the correct car seat for their age and size as part of Child Passenger Safety Week. This week, Sept. 20-26, is recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as Child […]
Somerset Police to Participate in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign
Campaign Runs from Aug. 19 to Sept. 7 Chief George McNeil reports that the Somerset Police Department will be increasing the number of patrols on local roads as part of the national mobilization of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The campaign is an initiative of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s […]
Somerset Police Advise Residents to Lock Their Car Doors at Night During National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
Chief George McNeil and the Somerset Police Department would like to advise residents to properly secure their vehicles to prevent break-ins and avoid being easy targets for thieves this season.