Hoboken will soon boost its public safety with a $1.1 million high-tech Police Mobile Command Center (PMCC). Approved by the City Council, this PMCC will help with emergencies, public events, and daily patrols, making it easier for the police to protect and serve the community.
- Hoboken’s City Council has approved $1.1 million for the purchase of a high-tech Police Mobile Command Center (PMCC).
- The PMCC will be used for emergencies, public events, and daily patrols around the city.
- The vehicle should be ready by the summer of 2025, improving the city’s public safety.
Hoboken Police Receive Funding for Advanced Command Center
The Hoboken Police Department is getting a new Police Mobile Command Center (PMCC) to improve public safety.
The Hoboken City Council recently approved $1.1 million to buy and set up this vehicle.
Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla, Public Safety Director Ken Ferrante, and Police Chief Steven Aguiar believe this new tool will greatly help the community.
Hoboken Unveils New Police Mobile Command Center
The PMCC will be used for many planned events and emergencies. It will help manage large celebrations, street fairs, festivals, bad weather, and other public safety issues.
When not in use for specific events or emergencies, the vehicle will be placed at important locations around the city, like the Hoboken Housing Authority, the waterfront area, and Hoboken Terminal.
Mayor Bhalla said, “The police mobile command center will be another tool our police officers can use to best protect and serve our community. With its cutting-edge technology and mobile capabilities, this vehicle is not just an investment in the Police Department, it is an investment in our entire community and its safety.”
Hoboken Boosts Police Response with New PMCC
Public Safety Director Ken Ferrante explained that the PMCC will improve the police department’s ability to respond quickly and effectively.
“Bringing this type of unit to Hoboken will help modernize our police response by bringing critical technology for police command directly to a scene or emergency,” Ferrante said.
“It will help ensure rapid responses, provide even better security, maintain reliable and constant communication in emergency situations, ensure proper preparedness, and meet the increasing demands of public safety in Hoboken.”
The PMCC will have advanced technology, like emergency lights, cameras, communication tools, and other necessary equipment.
This setup will help the police stay in constant communication and aware of what’s happening during emergencies, making their response more coordinated and efficient.
Supporting the Community with Modern Technology
Police Chief Steven Aguiar also looks forward to using the PMCC. “The mobile command center will allow us to bring essential resources wherever – and whenever – they are needed throughout the City,” Aguiar said.
“I look forward to putting the PMCC into service, to better empower our officers to even better protect and serve our residents.”
The process will include representatives from the Public Safety Department working with a vendor to get a vehicle with the right layout.
The vehicle will then be equipped with all necessary tools to be as useful as possible for the police.
Hoboken PMCC Set for Summer 2025 Launch
The Hoboken Police Mobile Command Center should be ready by the summer of 2025. This time frame allows for the vehicle to be properly set up and tested to meet all needs.
The city’s investment in this advanced technology shows its commitment to improving public safety and ensuring the well-being of all residents.
