Washington, Aug. 11 -- Representative Tom Kean, Jr. issued the following press release:

Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) met with New Providence officials to visit the New ProvidencePolice Department. Congressman Kean secured $245,000 for the New ProvidencePolice Department through Community Project Funding. This funding will be used to replace 47 portable radios, which will use upgraded technology to connect radios to a Wi-Fi network.

"The $245,000 that I secured for New Providence will improve communications throughout the police department," said Congressman Kean. "Our valued first responders need access to updated technology to have the most effective connection with other emergency services departments. I am pleased to se...