Easton Police Department

Easton Police Undergo Voluntary Assessment for Re-Accreditation

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Easton Police Department
Chief Gary F. Sullivan
46 Lothrop St.
North Easton, MA 02356

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019

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

Easton Police Undergo Voluntary Assessment for Re-Accreditation

EASTON — Chief Gary Sullivan is pleased to share that a team of assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) visited the Easton Police Department this week for a re-accreditation assessment.

The team visited the department on Tuesday, Aug. 27, Wednesday, Aug. 28, and today, and reviewed the agency’s policies, procedures, operations and facilities.

The verification by the Assessment Team that the department meets MPAC’s standards is part of a voluntary process to gain or retain state Accreditation — a self-initiated evaluation process by which police departments strive to meet and maintain standards and best practices that have been established in the law enforcement profession, by those in law enforcement.

The Massachusetts Police Accreditation Program consists of 257 mandatory standards as well as 125 optional standards. In order to achieve accreditation status, the Department must meet all applicable mandatory standards as well as a percentage of the optional standards.

The Easton Police Department earned Accreditation for the first time in 2011. Accreditation is up for renewal every three years, and this is the fourth time the department has undergone the re-accreditation process.

Achieving Accreditation is a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence. Anyone interested in learning more about this program is invited to call Chief Sullivan, Deputy Chief Keith Boone or Accreditation Manager Sgt. Leonard Coe at 508-230-3322.

“Our department has been committed to this process since the mid-1990s beginning with Certification. Since that time, we have been awarded with Accreditation a total of four times now,” Chief Sullivan said. “We were told today that the assessment team will make a recommendation to the Commission that we be re-accredited and I am very proud of our department for earning this award for the fourth time. It’s important to me because we hold ourselves to a very high standard. Being awarded with Accreditation is affirmation that we are being recognized by our peers as a professional organization which holds itself to that high standard. Our department’s police officers, support staff, and civilians should all be very proud of this accomplishment.”

The Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission will officially vote on the Easton Police Department’s application in September and there will also be an awards ceremony that month.

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Easton Fire and Police Departments Offer Safety Reminders After EEE Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes in Town

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For Immediate Release

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019

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

Easton Fire and Police Departments Offer Safety Reminders After EEE Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes in Town

Easton’s Current Risk Level is ‘High’

EASTON — Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Kevin Partridge and Police Chief Gary Sullivan announce that the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus has been confirmed in mosquitoes tested in Easton.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has confirmed that the EEE virus has been detected in 27 mosquito samples collected in Easton this year. As a result of the tests, the MDPH has announced that the current risk level for Easton is high.

EEE is a rare but serious illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. While EEE can infect people of all ages, people under 15 or over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk for serious illness.

Chief Partridge and Chief Sullivan recommend the follow safety precautions offered by the MDPH to protect yourself and your loved ones:

Avoid Mosquito Bites

  • Be aware of peak mosquito hours: The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during the evening or early morning. If you are outdoors at any time and notice mosquitoes around you, take steps to avoid being bitten by moving indoors, covering up and/or wearing repellent.
  • Clothing can help reduce mosquito bites: Although it may be difficult to do when it’s hot, wearing long sleeves, long pants and socks while outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.
  • Apply insect repellent when you go outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET, permethrin, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus according to the instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30 percent or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age. Permethrin products are intended for use on items such as clothing, shoes, bed nets and camping gear and should not be applied directly to your skin.

Mosquito-Proof Your Home

  • Drain standing water: Many mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by either draining or getting rid of items that hold water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty any unused flowerpots and wading pools and change water in birdbaths frequently.
  • Install or repair window and door screens: Some mosquitoes like to come indoors. Keep them outside by having tightly-fitting screens on all of your windows and doors.

Information about EEE and reports of current and historical EEE virus activity in Massachusetts can be found on the Easton Board of Health website here, and the MDPH website here.

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Easton Police and Fire Departments Respond to Crash Involving Motorcycle, Car

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For Immediate Release

Monday, July 8, 2019

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

Easton Police and Fire Departments Respond to Crash Involving Motorcycle, Car

EASTON — Police Chief Gary Sullivan and Fire Chief Kevin Partridge report that the Easton Police and Fire Departments responded to a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a car on Monday afternoon.

At approximately 2:50 p.m., the Easton Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of 76 Highland St. for a report of a crash.

Upon arrival, first responders came upon the operator of a Suzuki motorcycle, Patrick Rooslet, age 35, of Norton. Rooslet was on the ground a short distance off the road with serious injuries.

Rooslet was transported by an Easton Fire Department ambulance to the Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School where he was subsequently picked up by a medical helicopter. He was then flown to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Rooslet’s injuries were serious, but are not considered to be life threatening.

The driver of the Hyundai sedan involved in the crash, Kara Yifru, age 37, of Easton, was issued a citation for Failure to Yield to Oncoming Traffic. Yifru remained at the scene and was cooperative with police.

The crash remains under investigation by Officer Chris LaCount. The initial investigation indicates that Rooslet was travelling west on Highland Street when Yifru, travelling east on Highland Street, allegedly attempted to turn into a driveway, causing Rooslet to crash into her vehicle.

Yifru and her child passenger were both uninjured. Both vehicles sustained significant damage.

Through the investigation, it was determined that Rooslet was operating the motorcycle with suspended license and he was issued a citation as well.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Easton Police, School Officials Address Rumors Circulating Following Alleged Threat Made by Student

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For Immediate Release

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

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

Easton Police, School Officials Address Rumors Circulating Following Alleged Threat Made by Student

Rumors Unfounded — No Credible Threat or Danger to School Community

EASTON — Police Chief Gary Sullivan and Superintendent Lisha Cabral are today addressing rumors that have been circulating on social media following a verbal threat that a student allegedly made toward another student at the Easton Middle School this week.

On Monday night, Easton Middle School officials were notified that a student had allegedly verbally threatened to harm another student during the school day. School officials immediately launched an investigation and notified Easton Police. The student who made the alleged threat was punished in accordance with the school district’s student code of conduct, and school and police officials determined that the threat was not credible.

This afternoon, rumors have begun to circulate about this incident, and parents have made inquiries about these rumors to police and school officials. Officials have determined that the rumors are unfounded and that there is no danger to the school community.

Anyone who has further questions concerns should contact the Easton Public Schools administrative office at 508-230-3202.

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