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*Media Advisory* Burlington Police Department to Take Part in Active Shooter Response Training at Burlington Mall

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Burlington Police Department
Michael R. Kent
Chief of Police
45 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
www.bpd.org

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 18, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

*Media Advisory*

Burlington Police Department to Take Part in Active Shooter Response Training at Burlington Mall

*This training is not open to the media*

BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent reports that several police departments will be participating in an active shooter response training at the Burlington Mall this weekend.

WHEN:

Sunday, May 20, from 6-9 p.m.

WHERE: 

Burlington Mall, 75 Middlesex Turnpike

WHO:

  • Burlington Police
  • Billerica Police
  • Woburn Police
  • Lexington Police
  • Massachusetts State Police

WHAT: 

The Burlington Police, working in close collaboration with its partner law enforcement agencies and the Burlington Mall, will be conducting a scheduled active shooter response training Sunday evening.

While the exercise will be closed to the public and the media, Burlington Police want residents to be aware of this training so they are not concerned by the strong police presence at the mall.

“We regularly participate in training exercises like this to ensure that all stakeholders are prepared to communicate and coordinate an effective emergency response,” Chief Kent said. “We are grateful for the close partnerships we share with our neighboring law enforcement agencies and with Burlington Mall staff, which are vital to keeping our community safe.”

The exercise will take place exclusively on Burlington Mall property, and there will be no disruption to traffic in the surrounding area.

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Burlington Police Department to Offer Police Entrance Exam

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Burlington Police Department
Michael R. Kent
Chief of Police
45 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
www.bpd.org

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Burlington Police Department to Offer Police Entrance Exam

BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent is pleased to announced that the Burlington Police Department, in conjunction with Police Exam Solutions (PES), is searching for talented candidates to register for the upcoming Police Officer Entrance Exam.

The exam is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 23 at Marshall Simonds Middle School, 114 Winn St. Registration is open until 9 a.m. on Friday, June 22, or until maximum capacity is reached. The exam fee is $125 and is non-refundable.

Burlington is in the heart of the bustling metro area north of Boston, and has a population of 24,000 residents that increases to over 100,000 during each business day. The department is staffed by 68 full-time personnel, including 50 patrol officers. The department expects to fill as many as six open positions during this recruitment effort.

In order to be eligible for a position, all candidates must be able to meet the following basic qualifications:

  • High School Graduate/GED equivalent
  • Ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts Firearms License to Carry
  • Be at least 21 years old on date of appointment
  • Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license on date of appointment
  • Must pass entrance examination, oral interviews and a background investigation
  • Anyone seeking appointment to the Burlington Police Department should note that they must not have any tattoos or other body modifications that would be visible while wearing the department’s summer duty uniform.
  • Must pass a physical fitness test
  • Must pass a psychological examination
  • Must be a United States citizen

Candidates are expected to arrive at the test site by 8:15 a.m. on the day of the test, and are required to bring the following materials:

  • Valid picture ID
  • Resume and cover letter
  • Official college transcript(s)
  • DDFM 214 form, if applicable.
  • Completed personal history statement
  • Two No. 2 pencils

The multiple choice exam evaluates how candidates manage stress and responsibility as well as their emotional and interpersonal skills, work ethic, problem solving and levels of comprehension in reading, writing and math.

For further information, you can visit the PES website at https://www.policeexamsolutions.com/burlington-pd-exam or email gretel@policeexamsolutions.com.

Do not contact the Burlington Police Department directly. All inquiries should be directed to PES. 

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Burlington Police Department to Host Mock Crash Ahead of Prom Season

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Burlington Police Department
Michael R. Kent
Chief of Police
45 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
www.bpd.org

For Immediate Release

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Burlington Police Department to Host Mock Crash Ahead of Prom Season

BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent reports that the Burlington Police Department will host a mock car crash at Burlington High School to make students aware of the consequences of impaired and distracted driving.

WHERE:

Burlington High School, 123 Cambridge St.

WHEN:

Friday, May 11, at 8:30 a.m.

WHO:

  • Burlington Police
  • Burlington Fire
  • BHS juniors and seniors
  • Sullivan Funeral Home
  • Boston MedFlight
  • Lahey Clinic

WHAT:

With prom season approaching, BHS juniors and seniors will gather for a mock crash that will feature an in-depth simulation of the real world impacts of the decisions they make while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The presentation will begin with a video in the auditorium before students transition outside to watch as first responders from multiple agencies react in real time to a staged crash on the high school campus.

Police and firefighters will provide treatment to those involved in the crash, with Boston MedFlight landing and transporting one of the victims by helicopter. Another three will be transported away from the scene by ambulances. A fourth victim — who will have been ejected from the vehicle students were traveling in — will be pronounced “dead” and be transported from the scene by Sullivan Funeral Home.

The driver of the vehicle will undergo a field sobriety test and subsequently be placed under arrest.

“This highly realistic presentation will give students an up-close view of the catastrophic impacts of impaired and distracted driving,” Chief Kent said. “I want to thank all of our partner agencies for making this possible, and I sincerely hope that what the students see will resonate with them and help guide their decision making during prom season and beyond.”

Following the completion of the crash scene, students will return to the auditorium to learn more about what would happen following a crash like the one they will be witnessing.

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Burlington Police Lt. Thomas P. Browne Promoted to Deputy Chief

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Burlington Police Department
Michael R. Kent
Chief of Police
45 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
www.bpd.org

For Immediate Release

Monday, April 9, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Burlington Police Lt. Thomas P. Browne Promoted to Deputy Chief

Deputy Chief Thomas P. Browne is a lifelong Burlington resident and 17-year veteran of the Burlington Police Department. (Courtesy Photo)

BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent is pleased to announce that a veteran member of the Burlington Police Department has been named deputy chief.

Thomas P. Browne, who joined the department as a patrol officer in March 2001, has served in a variety of roles over the past 17 years. As a patrol officer, he designed and implemented the Burlington Police Department’s vital field training officer program for new recruits.

He was promoted to sergeant in 2004 and lieutenant in 2013. As lieutenant, he oversaw the creation of a brand new hiring process as the department left the Civil Service program in 2014. He also served as commanding officer of the field training program that he created earlier in his career.

Deputy Browne also ushered in a new era for the department as its accreditation officer, helping the Burlington Police Department achieve certified status from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission for the first time in 2003. As lieutenant, he maintained his status as accreditation supervisor, helping BPD earn full accreditation in 2008 and four consecutive re-accreditation awards since then, keeping the department in line with state and national best practices for law enforcement.

“Deputy Browne is a natural leader and a true asset to the Burlington Police Department,” Chief Kent said. “I am very proud to have him serve as second in command of this active, thriving and modern law enforcement agency.”

Deputy Browne graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in public administration and a minor in psychology. He started his career with the Hudson Police Department in 1994, where he attained the rank of sergeant prior to departing to return to his native Burlington. He graduated from the 104th New Hampshire Police Academy in 1994.

Deputy Browne received a law degree cum laude from the Massachusetts School of Law in Andover and has been a member of the Massachusetts Bar since 2010.

He is a Burlington native and one of seven children of James and Margaret Browne. He is a 1990 Burlington High School graduate and has been married to his wife, Michelle, for over 14 years. Together they have three daughters in the Burlington schools, Katelyn, 13, Megan, 11, and Jillian, 9. He has three brothers and three sisters, and all three of Deputy Browne’s brothers serve on the Burlington Fire Department.

Deputy Browne takes over for Deputy Chief Thomas Duffy, who retires on April 30 after nearly 33 years of service to the department, including the past three years as deputy chief.

Deputy Browne was appointed during a ceremony this evening at the the Burlington Board of Selectmen’s meeting.

“I believe very strongly that police are most effective when they work in partnership with the communities they serve. As deputy chief, I will work to strengthen our existing partnerships, form new ones, and educate the members of this agency on the value of community policing and police legitimacy,” Deputy Browne said. “I wish to express my gratitude to Chief Kent and every member of our department for their support as I begin in this new role.”

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