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Princeton Township has a population of 16,027, 4% of whom are foreign born.
Starting on May 22, 2010, all Princeton Township residents became eligible to obtain the Princeton Community ID Card. Each ID card shows personal identification information, medical risk factors, and emergency contact information for the cardholder.
This card extends recognition to traditionally excluded members of the community and allows them access to basic services. Yet, the program benefits the entire Princeton community by facilitating the work of law enforcement with police, fire, and EMS personnel now having contact information for anyone who requires assistance despite injury or language barriers.
While not issued by any city agency, the card is endorsed by local law enforcement and is recognized by Princeton police officers, Mercer County Sheriff officers, emergency personnel, local post offices, any clinic or doctor’s office, Princeton public parks and swimming pools, the Princeton Public Library, Princeton public schools, private social services and charitable organizations and some banks and businesses. The card may be used as a form of identification by check cashing companies, banks, retail stores and other establishments.
Similar Community ID Card programs can be found in other Northeastern US cities, such as New Haven’s ElmCity Resident Card and Trenton’s Community ID Card.
For more information about the Princeton Community ID Card, please contact the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund at (877) 452-5333 or info@laldef.org.
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