November 13, 2019

Middleborough Residents Encouraged to Participate in Upcoming Citizens Police Academy

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Middleborough Police Department
Joseph Perkins, Chief of Police
350 Wood St.
Middleborough, MA 02346

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3922
Email: [email protected]

Middleborough Residents Encouraged to Participate in Upcoming Citizens Police Academy

MIDDLEBOROUGH — Chief Joseph Perkins is pleased to announce that the Middleborough Police Department will be holding a Citizens Police Academy starting early next year and residents can sign up now to participate.

Classes are scheduled to begin on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, and will run weekly on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. The academy will run for 10 weeks.

“The Citizens Police Academy is a chance for interested residents to see what it is their police department does on a daily basis,” Chief Perkins said. “Both residents and officers benefit from getting to know each other in the type of positive environment that this academy provides.”

The Citizens Police Academy is offered free of charge to Middleborough residents.

As part of the academy, attendees will be instructed by MPD officers on topics such as motor vehicle law, search and seizures, applied patrol procedures, investigations and other law enforcement issues. Attendees will be offered a chance to obtain a firearms safety certificate and become CPR certified.

After completing the class, graduating residents will be offered a four-hour ride-along with a member of the Middleborough Police Department.

The maximum class size for the academy will be approximately 30 students.

Any resident interested in participating can obtain an application at the Middleborough Police Station, located at 350 Wood St.

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August 16, 2019

Randolph Police Donates Refurbished Trailer to High School Blue Devils Marching Band

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Randolph Police Department
William Pace, Police Chief
41 South Main St.
Randolph, MA 02368

For Immediate Release

Friday, Aug. 16, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Randolph Police Donates Refurbished Trailer to High School Blue Devils Marching Band

The Randolph High School Blue Devils Marching Band stopped by the police department Thursday to thank Chief Pace for the donated trailer that they will use to transport band equipment to area field show competitions. (Courtesy photo Randolph Police Department)

From left to right: John McCarthy of Randolph Public Schools, Town Manager Brian Howard, Police Chief William Pace, Marching Band Director Adam Shekleton, Meaghan Greenberg of Randolph Public Schools and Joe Whynot of the Department of Public Works. (Photo courtesy Randolph Police Department)

Blue Devils Marching Band new transport trailer.

RANDOLPH — Chief William Pace is pleased to announce that the Randolph Police Department recently donated a refurbished police equipment transport trailer to the Randolph High School Blue Devils Marching Band.

The trailer, previously used to transport police equipment, was no longer being used by the department. With the help of the Randolph Department of Public Works and two local businesses, the trailer was restored inside and out and donated to the band. The trailer was donated and refurbished earlier this summer and was put in use by the band this week.

On Thursday, the marching band brought the trailer to the police department and town hall and performed part of their new 2019 field show for Chief Pace, Town Manager Brian Howard and a representative from public works to show their appreciation for the donation.

“We’re happy to be able to support the Blue Devils Marching Band and hope this trailer will serve them well for years to come,” Chief Pace said. “Projects like this are excellent representations of the community policing initiatives our department is proud to take on.”

The trailer will be used by the band to transport equipment to area field show competitions. For several weekends each fall, the Blue Devils Marching Band, under the direction of Adam Shekleton, participates in competitions at other area high schools as part of the New England Scholastic Band Association (NESBA).

Each weekend during the field show season, the band transports equipment and props for approximately 70 students. Before the Randolph Police Department’s trailer donation, the band would rent a truck every weekend through the music booster program to transport its equipment.

“We’re thankful to Chief Pace and the Randolph Police Department for thinking of us with this donation,” Shekleton said. “It’s great to have a trailer of our own so we can more effectively transport our equipment from competition to competition.”

Chief Pace would like to thank the Randolph Department of Public Works, L&W Auto Body in Randolph and Mark’s Signs Plus in Randolph for their work restoring, painting and adding decals to the trailer.

“The donated and refurbished trailer is another example of the positive collaboration between the Randolph Police Department, the Randolph Public Schools, DPW and local businesses,” said Town Manager Brian Howard. “We’re so pleased with how it turned out and can’t wait to see it on the road.”

Click here for video of the band’s visit to the Police Department.

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June 21, 2019

Reading Police Department to Reward Kids with Summer Helmet Initiative

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 21, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Reading Police Department to Reward Kids with Summer Helmet Initiative

Reading Police Officer Kaylyn Gooley giving two young girls vouchers for wearing their helmets while riding their bicycles last summer. (Photo courtesy Reading Police Department)

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department will once again be running its summer helmet voucher program, where officers who spot kids riding their bikes, scooters or rollerblades in town while wearing a helmet will reward them with coupons for free pizza and ice cream.

The program is in its fourth year and last year Reading Police officers handed out close to 200 vouchers to kids.

“This is one of our favorite programs of the year because it reinforces to kids in a positive way that wearing helmets while they’re out riding their bicycles, scooters or rollerblades around town is the right thing to do,” Deputy Chief Clark said. “This is also another great opportunity for our officers to have a positive interaction with our youth throughout the summer as we remind kids to always put safety first and they will be rewarded for making smart choices.”

The program will run throughout the summer and possibly into September, depending on the weather.

The local businesses that are participating in the program this year include:

Café Capri
Anthony’s Roast Beef
Pizza World
Columbo’s Pizza and Café
Richardson’s Ice Cream
Dandi Lyons Ice Cream
Reading House of Pizza

Kids who receive a “citation” can go to one of the listed businesses and redeem their voucher for a slice of pizza or an ice cream cone.

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March 20, 2019

Signup Now Open for Holbrook Police 2019 Junior Police Academy

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Holbrook Police Department
William J. Smith, Chief of Police
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Signup Now Open for Holbrook Police 2019 Junior Police Academy

Cadets in the Holbrook Police Department’s Junior Police Academy last year compete in squad games designed to test communication and teamwork. (Photo courtesy Holbrook Police)

HOLBROOK — Chief William Smith is pleased to announce that signups have begun for the Holbrook Police Department’s 2019 Junior Police Academy.

To download an application form click here.

The course, taught by Holbrook Police officers, teaches kids the core values of integrity and discipline in a structured environment that helps to build their self-esteem and further their understanding about who police officers are and what their jobs entail.

The academy is open to students entering sixth and seventh grade, and will be held at the Holbrook Middle High School, 245 South Franklin St. from July 29 to August 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

It’s offered through the department’s Community Outreach Program, which features various events and services throughout the year meant to strengthen ties with Holbrook residents.

“Last year was our first year hosting the academy and it was a great success,” Chief Smith said. “We hope to build off of last year and provide a great summer program for local kids who are interested in learning more about law enforcement while also having some fun.”

During the junior academy, students will attend classroom sessions with lectures, demonstrations by police officers in the areas of law, drug awareness and first responder skills, as well as physical training sessions and field trips.

“Last year’s group of students were fantastic and came away with a better understanding about law enforcement and how the Holbrook Police Department helps to protect our community,” Holbrook Police Community Outreach Officer Michael Eshner said. “We are greatly looking forward to meeting our next group of students and have a lot of great classes and activities in store.”

The cost for registration is $75, which covers operating costs and a student uniform that will be issued to each junior officer and is required to be worn each day of the academy.

Registration is open through May 1 on a first come, first served basis with priority given to Holbrook residents.

Applications are available online by clicking here, or at the front desk at the police station. For more information, click here for a copy of the academy info sheet.

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