In an effort to access injured/ill patients in an emergency, the Princeton Police Department, is planning “Operation Blue Angel,” an emergency access program that will consist of a lockbox secured to a participant’s door by the department. The lockbox will contain a key which the police can use to gain entry into the home during an emergency situation where the resident is unable to open the door for emergency responders. Having access to a key in an emergency will alleviate the need to force entry to a resident’s home and allow the police and emergency responders to provide rapidly assistance. The program will be open to Princeton residents 55 or older who live alone or are alone for extended periods of time on a regular basis; or persons with medical conditions that could lead to incapacitation and who live alone or are alone for extended periods of time. It is for emergency uses only, and the key will not be accessed in the event the resident locks themselves out of the house. The department hopes to implement the program in the near future. Princeton residents who wish to participate are encouraged to contact Sgt. Geoff Maurer at (609) 921-2100 x1887 or via e-mail at gmaurer@princetonnj.gov.