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East Bridgewater Retired Police Officer Janice A. Cunningham Has Died

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Scott Allen, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018

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

East Bridgewater Police Department Mourns the Death of Retired Officer Janice A. Cunningham

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen and the men and women of the East Bridgewater Police Department regretfully announce the death of retired police officer Janice A. Cunningham.

Officer Cunningham died on Saturday, Dec. 1. She  courageously battled Multiple Sclerosis since her retirement in 2009.  Officer Cunningham was well-known throughout the community, south shore region and entire commonwealth for her advocacy and dedication for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and her tireless efforts to educate the community’s students and young adults.

Officer Cunningham was first appointed to the East Bridgewater Police Department as a permanent intermittent police officer in 1983.  She was appointed to full-time status with EBPD in 1986. Prior to coming to EBPD, Officer Cunningham was an officer with the Bridgewater State University Police Department.

Throughout her career, Officer Cunningham was an innovative leader assisting victims and victim’s families of domestic violence and sexual assault.  Officer Cunningham was certified by the Massachusetts State Police as a specialized Domestic Violence Officer in 1995. She completed additional Domestic Violence training highlighted with:

  • Teen Dating Violence in 1995
  • Certified by Polaroid Corporation in Domestic Violence Evidence Photography in 1995
  • 1997 Cambridge College Battered Women professional development
  • 1993 Massasoit Community College Stalking and Domestic Violence training

Officer Cunningham was a leader and role model for present and future female police officers and paved the way for future female East Bridgewater Police Officers. Officer Cunningham dedicated countless hours helping those victimized by domestic violence and sexual assaults, working investigations, testifying in court and offering continued them support.  

Officer Cunningham was dedicated to educating and working with the students of East Bridgewater. She became the department’s DARE officer in 1997, and she worked closely with students and staff at the East Bridgewater Public Schools up until her retirement in 2009.

Officer Cunningham created the H.U.G.S. program, which remains in existence today. The mission of the program is to support local East Bridgewater families in need, especially around the holiday season.  Officer Cunningham’s volunteer work ensured that families struggling would have Christmas presents and holiday meals during the giving season regardless of their means.

Officer Cunningham was also a volunteer with the East Bridgewater Community Drug Council for many years. Officer Cunningham was a fixture at the Dale and the Duds annual June “Concert on the Common”, which was created by the Drug Council to help those struggling, as well as to offer support to the families of those struggling.

Officer Cunningham was a fixture in the community, dedicating years of instruction and lessons in Karate and Ju-Jitsu, alongside her husband, retired East Bridgewater Police Officer Al Cunningham Sr.  

Officer Cunningham will be dearly missed by the East Bridgewater Police Department as well as the entire community of East Bridgewater.

Godspeed Officer Janice A. Cunningham.   

Arrangements will be announced.

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East Bridgewater Police Investigating Package Theft

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Scott Allen, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

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

East Bridgewater Police Investigating Package Theft

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen reports that the East Bridgewater Police Department is investigating an incident where packages were stolen from a woman’s doorstep on Thursday.

At approximately 5 p.m. Thursday, a woman came to the police station to report that multiple packages were stolen off of her doorstep at her house that afternoon.

Three packages from UPS had been delivered to her home on Carey’s Landing at approximately 2 p.m. The packages were stolen between the time they were delivered and 4 p.m.

The stolen items included clothes and a set of headphones valued at a total of about $100.

Anyone who notices suspicious activity in their neighborhood or believes they may be a victim of package theft should call East Bridgewater Police at 508-378-7223.

Chief Allen would like to offer residents the following tips to avoid package thefts:

  • Request notifications on your deliveries, via phone or email, to monitor your packages in transit and upon delivery.
  • Always require a signature on your deliveries to ensure packages are never left unattended.
  • Consider sending deliveries to an alternate location where someone will be able to receive them – whether that be a workplace, a neighbor or friend’s house, or a FedEx or UPS location.
  • Schedule your delivery for a specific date and time that you’re expected to be home.
  • Set up a vacation hold if you plan on traveling during the holidays so gifts won’t be left on the doorstep.
  • Take into consideration using Amazon Lockers. The lockers are a secure, self-service kiosk where you can pick up Amazon.com packages at a time and place that is convenient for you.
  • Be aware of “tailgating,” which refers to the people who follow delivery vehicles and steal the packages after they are dropped off.
  • If you find your package has been stolen, call the police immediately.
  • Never accept a surprise delivery where a payment is required, and never give out personal information when receiving a delivery that you purchased.
  • Do not leave packages out in the open in your vehicle. Always lock your vehicle and store all the items out of sight. Bring in all items once you’ve arrived home — do not leave them in your car overnight.

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East Bridgewater Police Donate Money Raised from Participating in Pink Patch Project

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Scott Allen, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

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

East Bridgewater Police Donate Money Raised from Participating in Pink Patch Project

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen is pleased to announce that the East Bridgewater Police Department raised nearly $700 for breast cancer research while participating in the Pink Patch Project during the month of October.

On Wednesday, East Bridgewater Police Sgt. Michael McLaughlin and Officer Michael Randall presented a check for $695 to the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cancer Center.

Throughout the month of October, East Bridgewater Police sold 40 pink versions of the department’s uniform patch for $10 apiece out of the station lobby, raising $400. They also raised $295 through an online fundraising page provided by MGH.

“I was happy to see so many people coming into the station to buy our pink patches last month,” Chief Allen said. “Breast cancer is something that greatly impacts so many of us in one way or another. Anything we can do to contribute to finding a cure is something that we are proud to be a part of.”

Originating in southern California, the Pink Patch Project is a collaborative effort between public safety agencies throughout the country designed to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and to support cancer research organizations.

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East Bridgewater Police Department’s No Shave November Effort Raises $1,425 for Home Base

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Scott Allen, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018

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

East Bridgewater Police Department’s No Shave November Effort Raises $1,425 for Home Base

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen is pleased to announce that the East Bridgewater Police Department has donated $1,425 to Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program dedicated to helping veterans and their families, through its No Shave November program.

Each of the participating officers pledged $100 to Home Base in exchange for month-long waiver from the department policy restricting facial hair growth.

Home Base is dedicated to helping Sept. 11 service members, veterans and their families who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, have a traumatic brain injury, or other related conditions.

“It was awesome to see our officers come together and raise money for such a great cause,” Chief Allen said. “This is the season of giving and Home Base is truly a worthy cause to rally behind.”

Yesterday morning, East Bridgewater Police Sgt. Michael McLaughlin and Officer Michael Randall attended a closing ceremony for No Shave November at Fenway Park hosted by Home Base.

Those in attendance were able to take pictures with the Red Sox 2018 World Series trophy and were thanked for their donations by Home Base and Red Sox officials.

Following the ceremony, Sgt. McLaughlin and Officer Randall, along with several others who participated in No Shave November, went to the Bostonian Barber Shop to have their beards shaved off professionally.

To learn more about Home Base, or to make a donation, visit http://www.homebase.org.

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