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Gloucester Police and Fire Departments Save Man from Cardiac Arrest

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Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
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Gloucester Police and Fire Departments Save Man from Cardiac Arrest

GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Police Chief Edward Conley and Fire Chief Eric Smith report that the Gloucester Police and Fire Departments recently saved the life of a 64-year-old man after he went into cardiac arrest.

“Cardiac arrest is very serious, and thankfully by working together swiftly and collaboratively, first responders were able to save this man’s life,” Police Chief Conley said. “I commend each officer and member of the fire department who responded — well done.”

At approximately 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, members of the Gloucester Police and Fire Departments responded to Cripple Cove for a report of a man who had collapsed.

Gloucester Police Officers Josiah Aberle and Sgt. Brian Aiello responded to the scene along with Gloucester Fire’s Rescue 2, with paramedics Jak Letien and James Hannon III. Gloucester Fire Ladder 1 was also dispatched to the scene, with Lt. Chad Mota and paramedic Mike Mitchell. Deputy Chief Andrew McRobb, who was performing inspections nearby at the time of the call, also responded to the scene.

Officer Aberle, Sgt. Aiello and Deputy Chief McRobb were the first to arrive on scene, and came upon a 64-year-old Rockport man in cardiac arrest. While the officers began to administer CPR, Deputy McRobb prepared and applied his automatic defibrillator (AED) device. The device immediately indicated “shock advised” and one shock was administered.

Upon arrival, Paramedics Letien and Hannon took over care of the patient with the assistance of other first responders on scene. Before the man was loaded into an ambulance, his heart began to beat on its own again. The patient was then transported to Addison Gilbert Hospital.

“The credit for this lies with the speed and professionalism of every Gloucester Fire and Police member involved,” Fire Chief Smith said. “Due to timely and accurate dispatching, early CPR and defibrillation, experienced paramedic level care and seamless performance of duties, Police and Fire worked together to save a life.”

Nearly two weeks after the incident, the man was discharged from the hospital on Oct. 21.

According to the American Heart Association, less than 10 percent of people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting survive.

“I am incredibly proud of the response our Police and Fire Departments had to this incident,” Mayor Romeo Theken said. “The Gloucester Police and Fire Departments are made up of highly skilled, dedicated professionals, and we’re fortunate to have them serve our city.”

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Gloucester Health and Police Departments to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day

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Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
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Gloucester Health and Police Departments to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day

GLOUCESTER — Public Health Director Karin Carroll and Police Chief Edward Conley are pleased to announce that the Gloucester Health and Police Departments, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will once again be participating in National Drug Take Back Day.

WHEN:

Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: 

Rose Baker Senior Center Parking Lot, 6 Manuel F. Lewis St.

WHAT:

National Drug Take Back Day is a free, no-questions-asked event that gives the community the opportunity to aid in the fight against substance use disorder by disposing of potentially dangerous expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs.

As part of the event, residents can drop off unwanted pills or patches, but not liquids, needles or sharps.

“We offer these events biannually in an effort to provide our residents with an accessible, easy way to dispose of these medications,” Chief Conley said. “Unfortunately, when these drugs are left in a medicine cabinet long term, unsupervised, they often are picked up by someone struggling with substance use. That’s less likely when people are given frequent opportunities to dispose of those drugs in a safe way.”

Studies suggest that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their previous methods for disposing of unused medicines — flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash —  pose potential environmental, safety, and health hazards.

“We encourage residents who have unwanted or expired prescription medications at home to stop by and properly dispose of them at Saturday’s event,” Carroll said. “In addition to helping residents properly dispose of medications, these events provide us with an opportunity to educate residents about substance use and the local resources and programs available.”

Last fall, Americans turned in nearly 469 tons (more than 937,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at nearly 6,300 sites operated by the DEA and almost 5,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Locally, more than 80,000 pounds of drugs were collected in Massachusetts.

Overall, in its 17 previous Take Back events, the DEA and its partners have taken in more than 11.8 million pounds of pills.

New this year, sites will be collecting vaping pens and e-cigarette devices as well, after batteries are removed. According to the DEA, vaping pens with batteries still in them are a different waste stream designation and are considered a potential fire hazard. For devices that have batteries that cannot be removed, residents are asked to call their local hazardous waste management facility or check with large electronic chain stores who may accept the devices for proper disposal.

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs, about the Oct. 26 Take Back Day or for complete results from past Take Back Day events, visit www.DEATakeBack.com.

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Gloucester Police Join Pink Patch Project to Support Breast Cancer Research

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Gloucester Police Department
Chief Edward Conley
197 Main St.
Gloucester , MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-990-0003
Email: [email protected]

Gloucester Police Join Pink Patch Project to Support Breast Cancer Research

Gloucester Police will wear pink patches on their uniforms throughout the month of October. (Courtesy Image Gloucester Police Department)

GLOUCESTER — Chief Edward Conley is pleased to announce that the Gloucester Police Department is participating in the Pink Patch Project this month.

The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative effort among public safety agencies nationwide to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and to support cancer research organizations.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and beginning this week, the Gloucester Police Department is selling a limited number of pink patches. Patches cost $10 each, with all proceeds benefiting the ESSCO-MGH Breast Cancer Research Fund, an organization that supports the advancement of breast cancer research and treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Additionally, many officers will be wearing the pink patch throughout October. Members of the department will also raise awareness about the initiative on social media using the hashtag #PinkPatchProject.

“The Pink Patch Project is an incredible initiative, allowing public safety officials the opportunity each year to help raise awareness about breast cancer and funds for research,” Chief Conley said. “We’re proud to take part, and encourage community members who wish to support our efforts to purchase a patch.”

Residents can also stop by the police department at 197 Main St. to purchase a patch for $10, or can reach out to members of the department through the Gloucester Police Patrol Association’s Instagram at @gpdpatrolunion.

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US Coast Guard, Gloucester Fire and Police Rescue 13-Year-Old Boy Swept Away from Shore

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Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019

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US Coast Guard, Gloucester Fire and Police Rescue 13-Year-Old Boy Swept Away from Shore

GLOUCESTER — Fire Chief Eric Smith, Police Chief Edward Conley and U.S. Coast Guard Gloucester Station Chief Warrant Officer John Roberts report that a 13-year-old Gloucester boy has been rescued after he was swept away from land after falling off of a rock at Rafes Chasm.

At 5:21 p.m. members of the Gloucester Police and Fire Departments responded to Rafes Chasm Park for a report that a person had fallen into the water.

Upon arrival, first responders learned that a 13-year-old Gloucester boy had been taking photos of the waves with his friends when he fell off of a rock and into the water. At the time police and firefighters arrived on the scene, he had been swept approximately 50 to 75 yards off shore. The U.S. Coast Guard Gloucester Station was informed of the incident, and promptly launched a 47 foot motor life boat in search of the boy.

The teen remained in sight of Gloucester police and firefighters for the duration of the incident, up until he was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard, at which time he was several hundred feet away from shore.

He was transported by Gloucester ambulance to Beverly Hospital for medical treatment for non-life threatening injuries after the rescue and is in good condition.

“Fortunately, as a result of the swift, seamless teamwork between the Gloucester Fire and Police Departments and the Coast Guard, this boy was rescued very quickly,” Fire Chief Smith said. “Time is critical in an incident like this, and I’d like to thank all those who took part in today’s rescue.”

To view a video of the rescue, click here.

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