SOMERVILLE, N.J. – Six police vehicles in Somerset County have been wrapped in pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to an announcement from Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and the Somerset County Chiefs of Police Association. The wrapping was funded by Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, Rutgers Cancer Institute, Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Open Road Auto Group, and the Far Hills Race Meeting Association.
These vehicles will be used for community engagement throughout October. Law enforcement agencies involved include the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, Far Hills Police Department, Peapack-Gladstone Police Department, Warren Township Police Department, and Watchung Borough Police Department.
Prosecutor McDonald highlighted the importance of early detection in battling breast cancer, stating that about 1 in 8 women will be affected by the disease in their lifetime. He emphasized that law enforcement’s unique position can help raise awareness. “This campaign shows our officers’ dedication to the communities they serve,” he added.
