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Dedham Police Department Offers Summer Road Safety Tips

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Dedham Police Department
Michael J. D’Entremont
Chief of Police
600 High St.
Dedham, MA 02026

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Dedham Police Department Offers Summer Road Safety Tips

DEDHAM — As summer begins and with school now out of session, Chief Michael D’Entremont would like to remind drivers to share the road and remain attentive while driving.

As people enjoy their summer activities, more bicyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians will be outside. In addition, with many schools out for the summer, kids are playing outside and near the roadways.

To prevent accidents and injuries, the Dedham Police Department recommends the following safety tips:

Driving Safety Tips:

  • Watch for pedestrians everywhere, at all times of the day.
  • Avoid distracted driving and never use your cell phone or mobile device while driving.
  • Yield to bicyclists as you would to a motor vehicle. Do not underestimate their speed, especially when making a turn that crosses their path.
  • Be cautious at parking lots, stop signs, when backing up and when parking. Watch for other vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists at these times.
  • Be cautious at night and during inclement weather when visibility may be poor.
  • Be cautious at crosswalks. Slow down and prepare to stop when turning or nearing a crosswalk. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Stop a safe distance away from the crosswalk to give other vehicles ample time to see the pedestrians that are crossing so that they can also stop. Do not pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk.
  • Follow slower speed limits in neighborhoods with signage that children are present.
  • Drivers turning right on red need to look to the right and behind to avoid hitting a bicyclist that may be approaching from the right rear. Stop completely, look left-right-left and behind, and then turn right on red.
  • Give cyclists extra space. Do not pass them too closely.
  • Bicycles and motorcycles can be difficult to spot because of their smaller profiles and because drivers are conditioned to look for other cars, not cyclists.
  • Remember that motorcyclists have the same privileges as other drivers. Be sure to give riders a full lane of travel, and always keep a close watch for motorcyclists — especially at intersections and on highways. Sport utility vehicles, delivery vans, and large trucks may block motorcyclists from your view.
  • Anticipate a motorcyclist’s maneuvers. A piece of road debris that poses no threat to a car may be deadly for a motorcyclist. Predict evasive moves a motorcyclist might take by always being aware of your surroundings. Also, don’t follow motorcycles too closely. Allow enough room for the motorcyclist to take evasive actions.
  • Drivers must always be aware of their surroundings. Remember: Check twice, save a life.

Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety:

Motorcyclists and bicyclists are also reminded to take safety precautions. These include:

  • Making your presence known to drivers by wearing an appropriate helmet and contrasting clothing or reflective gear
  • Avoiding riding in a driver’s blind spot
  • Being cautious of cars entering or exiting driveways, or backing up in a parking lot
  • Using proper turn signals
  • Always following the rules of the road.

As always, the Dedham Police Department hopes everyone has a safe, healthy and happy summertime!

 

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Dedham Police and Fire Departments Offer Guidance on CBD Products

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Dedham Police Department
Michael J. d’Entremont, Chief of Police
600 High St.
Dedham, MA 02026
Dedham Fire Department
William Spillane, Fire Chief
436 Washington St.
Dedham, MA 02026

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019

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

Dedham Police and Fire Departments Offer Guidance on CBD Products

DEDHAM — As CBD products become more readily available across Massachusetts, Police Chief Michael d’Entremont and Fire Chief William Spillane are urging Dedham residents to be cautious, research items before buying and remember that the drug’s legality at the federal level remains murky.

While many CBD products claim to cure physical pains, benefit mental health and even cure some illnesses, these benefits are largely unsubstantiated by science. Only one CBD drug has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug administration after it was studied closely. The drug treats seizures associated with severe epilepsy.

Because of a lack of regulation, some items that claim to be CBD can be dangerous to consumers. In December 2017 and January 2018, a group of approximately 50 people in Utah were sickened by a synthetic cannabinoid they were sold that was marketed as CBD. Some of their symptoms included an altered mental status, seizures, confusion, loss of consciousness, and hallucinations.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), CBD, also known as cannabidiol, does not cause a high because it affects a different part of the nervous system than THC, an active chemical compound in marijuana.

CBD can be derived from both marijuana and hemp. Hemp-derived CBD can contain as much as 0.3 percent THC, and marijuana-derived CBD can contain more, according to the FDA.

Marijuana-derived CBD remains illegal federally, as a cannabis byproduct. Hemp, however, was legalized nationally in December 2018.

The Dedham Police and Fire Departments are urging parents, guardians, and caregivers to be vigilant that children do not become exposed to CBD products that can often be sold in candy form. There are many gummy candy CBD products, which can be attractive to young children.

CBD products, ranging to edible treats to oils to lotions, can be bought online and in retail stores in Massachusetts.

Finding reliable information on CBD is also challenging, as much of the information available online is created by pro-CBD and marijuana companies. As a result, the Dedham Police and Fire Departments encourage residents to carefully assess the reliability and accuracy of the sources they use to gather information regarding CBD.

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Dedham Police Department Honors Officer James Lemanski as 2018 Officer of the Year

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Dedham Police Department
Michael J. D’Entremont
Chief of Police
600 High St.
Dedham, MA 02026

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Dedham Police Department Honors Officer James Lemanski as 2018 Officer of the Year

DEDHAM — Chief Michael D’Entremont is pleased to announce that Officer James Lemanski was named the Dedham Police Department’s Officer of the Year for 2018.

Since 2011, the award is given each year to the Dedham Police officer who most exemplifies the department’s mission and core values. 

“It is important for the department to recognize officers who consistently do more than is expected of them in support of our mission,” Chief D’Entremont said. “Self-motivated, professional, reliable, trustworthy and dedicated are just some of the qualities that Officer Lemanski possesses, which provides immeasurable value to the department and the Dedham community as a whole.”

Officer Lemanski, who has been a Dedham Police office since 2009, is involved in a number of department and community initiatives:

  • As a Traffic Officer he is consistently a productive leader in enforcing traffic laws in the community
  • He has supported community engagement and the education of members of the public on traffic laws by getting involved in the Department’s Citizens Police Academy
  • He participated in a multi-agency sobriety checkpoint in support of roadway safety
  • He supported roadway safety by working additional shifts under grant funding designed to address impaired operation, distracted driving and occupant safety
  • He is an active and dedicated member of the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council’s SWAT team, which requires multiple training activities each month and responses to critical incidents throughout the service area as needed
  • He serves as a Firearms Instructor for the Department, training fellow officers on the use of firearms semi-annually as well as critical thinking simulations
  • Along with another officer, he took on a pivotal role in becoming an instructor, developing policy, constructing a training plan and training his fellow officers on a new use of force option, Electronic Control Weapons, in support of officer safety
  • He actively participated in a school safety active shooter drill at Dedham High School

On Tuesday, Chief D’Entremont presented Officer Lemanski with a plaque and a letter of commendation in front of his fellow officers.

“I want to congratulate and thank Officer Lemanski for his tireless efforts over the past year, many of which will continue into the new year,” Chief D’Entremont said. “I look forward to his continued success and contributions in serving the Dedham community.”

Former recipients of the award are:

  • 2017 – Detective James Quigley
  • 2016 – Officer Richard Flint
  • 2015 – Officer Brian Crump
  • 2014 – Officer Brian Cullinane
  • 2013 – Detective Robert Walsh
  • 2012 – Detective Richard Porro
  • 2011 – Detective Kevin Mahoney

 

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Dedham Police Department Offers Hot Weather Safety Tips

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Dedham Police Department
Michael J. D’Entremont
Chief of Police
600 High St.
Dedham, MA 02026

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 18, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Dedham Police Department Offers Hot Weather Safety Tips

High Temperatures, Potentially Severe Thunderstorms Expected Today

DEDHAM — With temperatures expected to be in the 90s today in parts of the state, Chief Michael D’Entremont and the Dedham Police Department would like to offer residents some tips on how to stay safe in the hot weather.

A heat advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for eastern Massachusetts from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today.

The American Red Cross recommends the following in order to stay safe in the heat:

  • Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
  • Avoid extreme temperature changes.
  • Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors that absorb the sun’s rays.
  • Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.
  • Postpone outdoor games and activities and take frequent breaks if working outdoors.
  • Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat. Don’t forget to monitor your pets to ensure they are not suffering from the heat.
  • If you do not have air conditioning, you should choose places to go to for relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day (libraries, theaters, malls, etc.).

Those exposed to high heat for a prolonged amount of time can fall victim to heat exhaustion or life-threatening heat stroke.

Heat exhaustion can be recognized by heat cramps in the legs or abdomen, heavy sweating, headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness and cool, moist or pale skin. If you suspect someone is suffering from heat exhaustion, move them to a cooler place, lower their body temperature and give them water. If the person refuses water, vomits or begins to lose consciousness, call 911 or the local emergency number.

Heat stroke, categorized by when the body’s core temperature is 104 degrees Fahrenheit or above, is life threatening. Signs include hot, red skin which can be either dry or moist, vomiting, and changes in consciousness. If you suspect someone is suffering from heat stroke call 911 immediately and lower their body temperature.

To lower a person’s body temperature, try fanning the individual, spraying cool water on them or putting cool, wet cloths on them. In the case of heat stroke, quickly cool the person’s body by immersing them up to their neck in cold water if possible. Otherwise, douse or spray the person with cold water, or cover the person with cold, wet towels or bags of ice.

In addition, the NWS advises that there is the potential for severe thunderstorms later this afternoon that could have frequent lightning and damaging winds. Residents should:

  • Avoid being outside in open areas if lightning is flashing.
  • Do not swim in pools or other bodies of water when thunderstorms are ongoing.
  • Stay indoors, if possible.
  • If power goes out during the storm or if you would like to report a gas leak, contact Eversource by calling 1-800-592-2000.
  • If you have an emergency call 911. If you experience flooding in your home contact the Dedham Police Department at 781-326-1212.

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