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Melrose Police to Participate in Click it or Ticket Campaign

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Police to Participate in Click it or Ticket Campaign

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle announces that the Melrose Police Department will participate in a Click it or Ticket campaign beginning next week in an effort to reduce motor vehicle deaths and injuries.

The initiative is organized through the Massachusetts Highway Safety Division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and will run from May 13 through June 2.

According to the state’s annual seat belt observation study, the seat belt use rate rose to 81.6 percent in Massachusetts last year, but it still lags well behind the national average of 89.7 percent.

Additionally, while an estimated 61 lives were saved in Massachusetts in 2017 by seat belts, 62 percent of people killed in motor vehicle crashes in the same year were unrestrained, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“We participate in this campaign every year to educate residents about the importance of wearing a seat belt whenever they’re in a motor vehicle,” Chief Lyle said. “Whether you’re the driver or passenger, protect yourself and loved ones by always wearing your seat belt.”

Massachusetts law requires all motor vehicle occupants to wear a seat belt. All children riding as a passenger in motor vehicles must be in a federally-approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured until they are 8 years old or over 57 inches tall. Children older than 8 years old or taller than 57 inches then must wear seat belts.

The Melrose Police Department is one of approximately 140 local departments, along with the Massachusetts State Police to participate in the high-visibility mobilization.

Anyone who has questions or concerns about the campaign, or who would like to schedule an appointment to have a child safety seat installed, should contact the Melrose Police Department at 781-665-1212.

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Registration Open for 2019 Melrose Junior Police Academy

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Registration Open for 2019 Melrose Junior Police Academy

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle is pleased to announce that registration for the Melrose Police Department’s sixth annual Junior Police Academy is now open and students are encouraged to sign up.

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

Classes run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  • June 24-28 (Session One)
  • July 8-12 (Session Two)
  • July 15-19 (Session Three)

The one-week classes are free and are open to children ages 10-13.

“We’re happy to once again hold the Junior Police Academy so that our younger residents can get a firsthand look at what it’s like to be a police officer here in Melrose,” Chief Lyle said. “Every year children and police officers get a lot out of this program, so we encourage anyone with an interest in public safety to sign up.”

At the junior academy, participants will engage in a range of physical activities designed to promote teamwork and test for speed, focus and physical abilities.

Classroom activities will include learning about investigations, patrol procedures, traffic, bullying, drugs and cyber safety to educate children on the dangers they can encounter when using technology.

Space is limited to 40 cadets each week, so those interested should sign up early. Participants must be able to attend all days that the program runs during the week they sign up for.

To register, visit the forms section on the police department’s website, melrosepolice.net, or pick up an application at the police station. The deadline for applications is due two weeks prior to the start of each session. Anyone with questions should contact Sgt. Chuck Byrne at 781-665-1212 or [email protected].

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Melrose Police Conduct Controlled Entry at Middle School Friday Morning after Rumored Threat

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Jan. 18, 2019

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

Melrose Police Conduct Controlled Entry at Middle School Friday Morning after Rumored Threat

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle and Superintendent of Schools Cyndy S. Taymore report that Melrose Police officers and school officials worked together today to conduct an orderly and smooth “controlled entrance” at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School on Friday morning after rumors last evening of a violent threat against the school community.

In the event of a rumored threat, a controlled entry is a process in which school officials work with the police department to ensure that everyone coming into the school, enters via the same entryway and their identities are verified. Backpacks are also searched to ensure no weapons are brought into the building. The intention of a controlled entry is to provide a level of security and reassurance, while not greatly impacting the school day.

Last evening, school administrators received multiple reports of a rumor involving a student who had made a threat to commit a violent act at the school on Friday. The threat did not target any specific individuals. The Melrose Police Department was immediately notified, and a plan was put into place, drawing upon the resources and expertise of the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council  School Threat Assessment and Response System (NEMLEC STARS) for guidance.

Students were allowed in via the main entrance. The arrivals were orderly and conducted without incident or any major delays or disruptions to the school day, which began at 8:15 a.m.

Officials stress that these actions were taken out of an abundance of caution. At no time were students or the school community in danger.

“We take threats very seriously, and we take nothing for granted,” said Middle School Principal Jaime Parsons. “We are very pleased with how things went this morning. The safety of our students is our first priority, and I am very grateful for the response and resources brought in by law enforcement to ensure an orderly start to our school day.”

“Melrose is a charter NEMLEC member, and the members of its STARS program are nationally recognized for their ability to help communities manage these types of situations,” added Chief Lyle. “I am pleased with the behavior and cooperation of our students, faculty and staff today who all worked together to ensure a smooth start to the day.”

The Middle School resumed its normal schedule of activities after the controlled entry.

The incident remains under investigation.

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Melrose Police Investigating Break-In at Downtown Business

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

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

Melrose Police Investigating Break-In at Downtown Business

Several Other Businesses, MHS report Broken Windows

A still image from surveillance at Madison Ave shows two people in the store, one who can be seen in the front window with a bag. (Courtesy Photo)

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department is investigating a break-in, and series of what are believed to be attempted break-ins, at several downtown businesses early this morning.

At approximately 3:45 a.m., police responded to Madison Ave of Melrose, 523 Main St., on a report that one of the storefront windows had been smashed and items were missing from the consignment boutique.

Surveillance images from the store show two people outside the building at 2:47 a.m. Both suspects are seen wearing dark jackets and gloves and one person has a black hood over their head. The other appears to be a white male wearing a dark baseball hat.

At 2:52 a.m., the camera shows the same two people leaving the store, heading south on Main Street toward Malden.

The owner of Madison Ave reports that approximately 15 Louis Vuitton bags were taken from the store, totaling $16,100.

As businesses began opening for the morning, police received several reports that their windows had been broken: Liberty Bell, 886 Main St., Honey Dew Donuts, 888 Main St., and Perella Jewelers, 136 West Emerson St. Nothing was stolen from the businesses.

Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, also reported a window had been smashed in the rear of the building.

Melrose Police are actively investigating the break-in at Madison Ave and attempted break-ins at the other downtown businesses and high school.

Anyone who may have seen something early this morning is asked to contact the Melrose Police Department at 781-665-1212.

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