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Melrose Police to Host Emergency Preparedness Training for Residents with Disabilities

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018

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

Melrose Police to Host Emergency Preparedness Training for Residents with Disabilities

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle is pleased to announce that the Melrose Police Department, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Office on Disability, will host a meeting next week to outline important tips residents with disabilities should take if an emergency were to occur.

WHEN:

Thursday, Aug. 23 from 1:30-3 p.m.

WHERE:

Aldermanic chamber in City Hall, 562 Main St.

WHAT:

Officials will lead a training on how residents with disabilities, or those who have loved ones with disabilities, can be better prepared for emergency situations.

Topics will cover a variety of possible natural and man-made situations, from a storm that leaves the region without power to a widespread fire that calls for an evacuation of community members from the city.

“This training will be a great opportunity for anyone with a disability, or for those who have a family member or friend with a disability to obtain valuable information and ask questions,” Chief Lyle said. “Our goal is for everyone to be prepared if there is an emergency in Melrose or the region.”

Attendees will also receive a go pack with essential items that might be needed during an emergency.

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Melrose Police Host Successful Fifth Annual Junior Academy

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018

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

Melrose Police Host Successful Fifth Annual Junior Academy

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle is pleased to announce that the Melrose Police Department’s annual Junior Police Academy was a great success.

The program, now in its fifth year, consists of three separate one-week sessions in June and July, which are held at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School, with outdoor activities on Fred Green Field.

This year, 144 Melrose residents, ages 10-13, attended the free academy, engaging in a range of physical activities designed to promote teamwork and test their speed, focus and physical abilities.

Students additionally spent time in the classroom, where they learned about investigations, patrol procedures, traffic enforcement, bullying, drugs and cyber safety. Officer Brian Trainor and K-9 Nero also made an appearance, giving a demonstration on how dogs can assist in apprehending a suspect.

This year featured a special visit from the Massachusetts State Police Mounted Unit, with members speaking about the special patrol unit and giving participants the opportunity to interact with the horses.

“As in years past, the Junior Police Academy was an extremely positive experience for all participants,” Chief Lyle said. “Cadets had the opportunity to participate in realistic training exercises, watch demonstrations and even meet members of the State Police.”

Chief Lyle would like to thank all members of the Melrose Police Department, particularly Sgt. Chuck Byrne, Officer Alan Brown and Officer Jim Applegate, for their hard work during the academy, along with the 10 high school volunteers who assisted officers throughout the three-week sessions.

Melrose Police would also like to extend a special thanks to Junior Police Academy partners: G&T Auto Body, Stephens Auto Body, The T-Stop, the Melrose Fire Department, Superior Printing & Promotions, Pro-Am Enterprises, Jaime Parsons, Marianne Farrell and Kevin Cronin from the Melrose Public Schools, Melrose Veteran Services and the Massachusetts State Police Mounted Unit.

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Melrose Police Seek Public’s Assistance after Hit-and-Run Leaves 85-Year-Old Man with Life-Threatening Injuries

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, July 9, 2018

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

Melrose Police Seek Public’s Assistance after Hit-and-Run Leaves 85-Year-Old Man with Life-Threatening Injuries

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department are seeking the public’s help after an elderly resident, who was out for his morning walk, was struck by a wrong-way driver.

Melrose Police and Fire responded at 5:45 a.m. to Herbert Street for a report of a person struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, rescuers found an 85-year-old Melrose man laying in the roadway. The victim was taken to a Boston hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.

An investigation indicates that the resident was out for a walk when he was struck from behind and dragged by a motor vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene.

Herbert Street is a narrow one-way side street that runs about 350 feet near St. Mary’s Parish between Berwick and Myrtle streets. The investigation indicates that the suspect vehicle was driving the wrong way down the street.

The suspect vehicle will have front end damage, likely on the passenger’s side. The vehicle was likely headed south on Berwick Street, toward West Wyoming Avenue, Main Street, or Grove Street.

Chief Lyle is alerting area auto repair and auto body shops and is asking members of the public to come forward if they saw anything in the area.

“This is is a particularly heinous hit-and-run that left a resident with traumatic injuries that are life-threatening,” Chief Lyle said. “The person who did this knows what they did. I encourage the driver to come forward, and anyone who might have seen or heard something between 5:30-5:45 this morning is urgently asked to call the Melrose Police Department.”

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Melrose Police Sgt. Jon Goc at 781-665-1212.

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Melrose Police Department Reminds Residents about Dangers of Hot Cars in Summertime after Incident Thursday

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, June 21, 2018

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

Melrose Police Department Reminds Residents about Dangers of Hot Cars in Summertime after Incident Thursday

*This story has been updated to reflect that it was a nanny, not the child’s mother, who left a toddler inside a vehicle.*

MELROSE — As temperatures rise, Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department are reminding residents of the dangers associated with leaving a child or pet in a hot car. Chief Lyle observed the dangers himself today, after a child was accidentally left in a car, and he was the first officer on scene Thursday.

Melrose Police responded to Slayton Road near the Mount Hood Golf Course Playground at 12:47 p.m. Thursday after a nanny reported to police that she closed the door and accidentally left the keys in the console with the toddler she was watching locked inside the car.

After just a few minutes, the nanny reported that the child had gone from smiling and laughing to crying as temperatures rose quickly inside the vehicle. Melrose Police, Fire and Stephens Automotive Transport arrived quickly, and the child was freed within one minute of their arrival. The child was in the locked car for less than 10 minutes. The toddler was cooled off and evaluated by EMS but was able to return home.

“The story ended well in this case, and the officers, firefighters and tow operator did an outstanding job, but today showed just how quickly conditions change inside a vehicle,” Chief Lyle said. “I know accidents happen, but I hope all residents will read and appreciate these important safety tips and never intentionally leave a child or a pet inside a hot car.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 42 children died from vehicular heatstroke in 2017 — a staggering 63 percent increase from 2015.

Heatstroke occurs when a person’s core body temperature rises to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. A temperature of 107 degrees can result in irreversible organ damage or death. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, young children’s bodies heat up three to five times faster than an adult’s, putting them at higher risk.

Temperatures inside a car can rise 20 degrees in a matter of 10 minutes. Even on a 60-degree day, temperatures inside a car can reach 110 degrees, and on a hot day, they can get to 125 degrees in minutes.

The majority of deaths occur when a parent or caregiver forgets a child in a car.

Chief Lyle recommends that residents follow several important safety tips from the NHTSA:

  • Always check the back seats of your vehicle before your lock it and walk away.
  • Keep a stuffed animal or other memento in your child’s car seat when it’s empty, and move it to the front seat as a visual reminder when your child is in the back seat.
  • If someone else is driving your child, or your daily routine has been altered, always check to make sure your child has arrived safely to his/her destination.
  • Have your daycare provider call you if your child doesn’t arrive.
  • If you see a child left in a car, take action immediately. Do not wait for the driver to return or assume that they will be back soon. If the child appears to be in distress, attempt to get them out of the car immediately, even it means breaking a window, and dial 911.

Pets should also not be left in cars. According to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, pets suffer needlessly when left in hot cars, even on moderately warm days. Such actions can result not only in harm to your pet but also fines and possible prison time for pet owners.

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