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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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Melrose Police to Host Second Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Community Programs

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Police to Host Second Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Community Programs

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle is pleased to announce that registration for the Melrose Police Department’s second annual community golf tournament is now open.

WHEN:

The golf tournament will be held on Friday, Aug. 24.

Registration is at 7 a.m. the day of the event, with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Players must register for the tournament by Aug. 3.

WHERE:

Mount Hood Golf Club, 100 Slayton Road.

WHAT:

The golf tournament serves as a fundraising event to support the Melrose Police Department’s community programs, many of which are free and open to the public, like the Junior Police Academy and the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program. Money raise from the tournament will also go toward the Melrose Police Scholarship Fund, which gives college scholarships to Melrose High School students pursuing an education in policing or criminal justice, and assist in funding the department’s K-9 unit program.

Last fall, more than 20 teams played in the inaugural tournament, which brought in $7,000.

“We had a great turnout at last year’s event and look forward to playing in warmer weather this year,” Chief Lyle said. “Donations from the tournament helped ensure that we are able to continuously offer these community programs to our residents. We hope to see last year’s players and some new faces at this year’s tournament.”

Pricing for the event is $125 per golfer and includes a cart, dinner buffet and a gift bag.

Singles, twosomes and threesomes will be paired with others.

Melrose Police are also looking for tee and green sponsors, which are $100 each.

Those who are interested in playing, sponsoring the event, or who have questions should contact Detective Greg Forestell at 781-953-2376 or [email protected], or Officer John Goodhue at 781-572-8596 or [email protected]

Checks can be made payable to Greg Forestell c/o Melrose Police Department, 56 West Foster Street, Melrose, MA 02176.

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Littleton Police to Host Annual Cornhole Tournament to Benefit K-9 Foundation

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Littleton Police Department
Matthew J. King, Chief of Police
500 Great Road,
Littleton, MA 01460

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2017

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Littleton Police to Host Annual Cornhole Tournament to Benefit K-9 Foundation

LITTLETON — Chief Matthew King is pleased to announce that the Littleton Police Department is hosting its second annual cornhole tournament to benefit its K-9 Foundation.

Money raised from the event will fund training and equipment for Officer Brian Casey and his partner K-9 Vojak.

The winning team will receive a trip for four to Las Vegas with airfare and hotel included.

“Last year’s tournament was so successful that we wanted to recreate it this year,” Chief King said. “We encourage residents to come out for this fun event that will greatly benefit our K-9 unit.”

WHERE:

Billiards Cafe, 39 Main St., Ayer

WHEN:

Saturday, March 3 at 5 p.m.

WHAT:

Residents interested in participating should sign up in teams of two. The entry fee for each pair is $59. Spectators will be asked to make a $10 donation at the door.

Beyond bringing the community together for a fun evening out, the goal of the tournament is to ensure the K-9 program remains a sustainable entity of the Littleton Police Department.

Food will be supplied by Mickey Murphy’s No Bail BBQ and music and more than 40 raffle prizes will be provided.

Through the Littleton Police K-9 Foundation, a registered nonprofit, police will be able to use the money raised to fund annual training (twice a month patrol courses and once a month drug classes) for Officer Casey and K-9 Vojak, equipment, vet expenses, toys, rewards, food, cruiser maintenance and more.

To register for the event, contact Officer Casey at [email protected]

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Photo: Essex County Sheriff Frank Cousins Jr. Presents Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog with Service Plaque

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Essex County Sheriff’s Department
Frank G. Cousins Jr., Sheriff
20 Manning Avenue
Middleton, MA 01949

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 978-971-8101
Email: [email protected]

Essex County Sheriff Frank Cousins Jr. Presents Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog with Service Plaque

Sheriff Frank Cousins presented a thank you plaque to Kathy Hinds, President of Vest-a-Dog, for the organization's continued support over the years. Left to right: Sgt. Stephen Pomerleau and K-9 Dakota, Sheriff Cousins, Kathy Hinds, Lt. John Pickles and K-9 Ivan, Michele Perrine, Vest-a-Dog board member and lead volunteer, and Sgt. John Zaccari and K-9 Tyson. (Courtesy Photo)
Sheriff Frank Cousins presented a thank you plaque to Kathy Hinds, Massachusetts President of Vest-a-Dog, for the organization’s continued support over the years. Left to right: Sgt. Stephen Pomerleau and K-9 Dakota, Sheriff Cousins, Kathy Hinds, Lt. John Pickles and K-9 Ivan, Michele Perrine, Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog board member and lead volunteer, and Sgt. John Zaccari and K-9 Tyson. (Courtesy Photo)

MIDDLETON — Essex County Sheriff Frank G. Cousins Jr. is pleased to announce that he presented a thank you plaque to Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog for their continued support over the last four years.

On Oct. 7, Sheriff Cousins gave the plaque to to Kathy Hinds, President of Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog, during a small ceremony at the Sheriff’s Department. There, he thanked Hinds and the organization for assisting the Sheriff’s Department with their K-9 program throughout his term in office.

The Essex County Sheriff’s Department has received seven grants since 2012, totaling $14,608, from Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog, a nonprofit organization that supports police dogs by providing funding for departments to obtain dogs, training and equipment.

Utilizing the grant funding, the Sheriff’s Department has purchased three German Shepherds, two bite suits, three bite sleeves, tactical training equipment, two sets of dutch boxes used for narcotics detection training, and a variety of supplies, like muzzles, harnesses, collars and scratch pants.

Since 2000, the department has also received 42 ballistic vests (worth more than $40,000), as well as 17 K-9 first aid kits ($3,400).

Combined with the seven grant awards, the Essex County Sheriff’s Department has received more than $57,000 for its K-9 program.

“Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog has been an asset to this department throughout my term in office. I am extremely grateful to Kathy Hinds and the entire organization,” Sheriff Cousins said. “The grant funding has allowed us to ensure our K-9 units receive the most up-to-date training and resources to protect the residents of Essex County.”

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