Patrolman Jason Phares graduated from the Somerset County Police Academy in 2013.  He started his career as a Patrolman with the Raritan Township Police Department.  After working in Raritan for approximately 1 year he was hired by the Readington Township Police.  Ptl. Phares is a New Jersey Certified Emergency Medical Technician, and holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice.  Ptl. Phares is currently assigned to the Patrol Division.