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Groundbreaking Ceremony to be Held for New Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center

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Friday, Aug. 30, 2019

For Immediate Release

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

Groundbreaking Ceremony to be Held for New Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center

HOLBROOK — Director of Communications Stephen Hooke would like to invite residents to attend the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony of the new Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center (HRECC). 

WHEN:

Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m.

WHERE:

Holbrook Public Safety Building, 300 South Franklin St.

WHAT:

The public is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new communications center.

The planned 5,967 square foot expansion will provide space for up to 12 dispatch consoles and dramatically increase the equipment room space available for any future equipment upgrades.

Construction of the communications center is estimated to take about 10 months.

“We are looking forward to moving forward with this project,” Director Hooke said. “The finished product will modernize and expand our dispatch center and will result in many operational benefits.”

The project is funded by grants from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the State 911 Department. The HRECC received a $1.939 million grant in 2018 to begin the initial planning and evaluation process for the new building, and a $3 million grant to fully fund construction earlier this month.

Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to Lauren Mielke at [email protected] by Friday, Sept. 6.

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Holbrook Police Department’s First K-9, Bo, Retires After Six Years of Service

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019

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

Holbrook Police Department’s First K-9, Bo, Retires After Six Years of Service

HOLBROOK — Chief William Smith announces that Holbrook Police K-9 Bo has retired from duty this month after over six years of service.

K-9 Bo served with the department since December 2012 and was partnered with Officer Joshua Knowlton. Officer Knowlton and K-9 Bo were Holbrook’s first K-9 team.

K-9 Bo is a German Shepherd who came to Holbrook Police from the Netherlands. He was trained by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit and the Massachusetts Department of Correction K-9 Unit. He graduated from a 16-week training course and began his duty in April 2013.

K-9 Bo was a certified patrol dog. He was trained in human search and tracking, evidence searching, criminal apprehension and crowd control.

K-9 Bo’s presence at active scenes with hostile suspects often worked to deescalate the situation.

In his time with the department, K-9 Bo assisted officers in arresting a suspect wanted for robbery and assault of a police officer. K-9 Bo also responded to many calls to assist neighboring police departments in need of a K-9. Notably, he helped Abington Police locate a suicidal female who was hiding near an apartment complex.

“We are very proud of Bo and his service to our department and community,” Chief Smith said. “He did excellent work in assisting and protecting our officers. We thank him for his service and wish him many happy years of retirement.”

Holbrook Police is looking into using grant money to purchase a new K-9, which can cost upwards of $8,000. The department currently has another K-9, Charlie, serving as a narcotics detection dog.

K-9 Bo was officially retired from all police work and duties at the beginning of the month and will live out his retirement with Officer Knowlton and his family.

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Anonymous Donor Gives New Bike, School Supplies to 5-Year-Old Holbrook Boy Found Last Week

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019

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

Anonymous Donor Gives New Bike, School Supplies to 5-Year-Old Holbrook Boy Found Last Week

HOLBROOK — Chief William Smith is pleased to announce that thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous donor, a Holbrook boy has a brand-new bicycle, backpack and school supplies.

Last week, on Aug. 8, Holbrook Police were notified about a 5-year-old boy, later identified as Miguel Carvalho, who was found riding his bicycle in the area of Plymouth Street by himself. Carvalho’s bicycle had two flat tires and was missing a training wheel.

While searching for a parent or guardian of Carvalho, Holbrook Police posted the boy’s photo on Facebook.

Through the subsequent investigation, a short time later police were able to identify a family member of Carvalho’s and returned him safely to his family.

As a result of the department’s Facebook post, on Tuesday, Aug. 12, an anonymous donor donated a brand-new bicycle and other items meant for Carvalho.

On Tuesday night, Holbrook Police Officer James Landers went to Carvalho’s house to drop off the new bike and school supplies to him.

“First and foremost we are glad that Miguel was found safe and that we were able to quickly reunite him with his family last week,” Chief Smith said. “I would like to personally thank the person who made this generous donation. Seeing the smile on his face was priceless and it was truly a kind gesture.”

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Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center Receives $3 Million Grant to Begin Construction on New Building

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Town of Holbrook
Emergency Communications Department
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Friday, Aug. 9, 2019

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

Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center Receives $3 Million Grant to Begin Construction on New Building

HOLBROOK — Director of Communications Stephen Hooke is pleased to announce that the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center (HRECC) has received an additional grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the State 911 Department for the expansion of its regional communications facility. 

The $3 million grant will fully fund the construction of the new building on the ground of the Holbrook Public Safety Building that currently houses the HRECC.

The planned 5,967 square foot expansion will provide space for up to 12 dispatch consoles and dramatically increase the equipment room space available for any future equipment upgrades.

The Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center currently includes the member communities of Holbrook, Abington, Whitman, Rockland, Canton and Sharon. Additionally, the HRECC serves as Norfolk County Fire Control and as the host of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Fire Services and HAZMAT EAST Control Point.

An improved regional communications center will increase public safety preparedness response and operational benefits, enhance the array of services provided to dispatch entities and increase the capacity for coordination of local and regional police, fire and EMS resources, including response to routine events and major disasters.

“We’re thankful to have received this grant as it will allow us to provide an improved space for our dispatch center,” Director Hooke said. “With this enhanced space and equipment, our dispatchers will be able to continue to provide exceptional service to area residents and emergency responders.”

Groundbreaking is expected later this month or in early September. Construction is expected to take about 10 months.

Once the building is completed, the HRECC will apply for additional grant funding to outfit the new communications center with top-of-the-line technology.

Last year, the HRECC received a $1.939 million grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the State 911 Department to begin the initial planning and evaluation process for the new building.

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