Washington, Aug. 14 -- Representative Tom Kean, Jr. issued the following press release:

On Tuesday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) met with the Phillipsburg Police Department to gain insight into the critical need for updating the Department's investigative, surveillance, and information technology capabilities. Congressman Kean secured $500,000 for the Phillipsburg Police Department through Community Project Funding.

"I am proud to have secured this federal funding through the Community Project Funding process to strengthen the Phillipsburg Police Department's work to protect our communities," said Congressman Kean. "Supporting our law enforcement officers and ensuring they have the resources necessary to keep residents safe remains ...