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Natick Police Recognize Local Business Owners who Donated $6,000 to Cops for Kids with Cancer

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Natick Police Department
James G. Hicks, Chief of Police
20 East Central St.
Natick, MA 01760

natick patchFor Immediate Release

Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016

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

Natick Police Recognize Local Business Owners who Donated $6,000 to Cops for Kids with Cancer

Left to right: Chief Hicks, Bay State Strategies owner David Shapiro, PhRMA Senior Director of State Government Affairs Kevin Bourque, President of Cops for Kids with Cancer Helena Findlen, School Resource Officer Elizabeth Heffler, Steven Heffler. (Courtesy Photo)

NATICK– Chief James Hicks and the Natick Police Department are pleased to announce a significant donation made to Cops for Kids with Cancer on behalf of Connor Heffler, the son of Natick Police Department School Resource Officer Elizabeth Heffler, who passed away in November after a 20-month battle with cancer.

David Shapiro, a Natick resident and owner of Bay State Strategies, did not know Connor or his family, but was moved by his story and reached out to Chief Hicks to make a donation. Bay State reached out to Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and the two businesses donated a total of $6,000.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the donation on behalf of Connor,” Chief Hicks said. “The generosity and support of our community continues to make me proud. These residents have honored Connor’s memory, as well as provide an opportunity to help children currently battling cancer.”

Heffler was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a Stage 4 terminal cancer, at the age of 10. The son of Officer Heffler and Steve Heffler, an electrician for the Department of Public Works, he is remembered for his infectious personality, positive outlook and big heart.

About Cops For Kids With Cancer:

In 2005, retired Boston Police Captain John Dow and his wife, Joan, wanted to find a way to support children with cancer who were being treated at Massachusetts General Hospital. Captain Dow, a cancer survivor, was sensitive to the needs of cancer patients and had a particular empathy for children undergoing difficult treatments. Soon after, the non-profit he founded, Cops For Kids With Cancer, began directing significant support to pediatric cancer patients at Massachusetts General Hospital. Cops For Kids With Cancer supports emergency assistance to families, events for patients and their families, and special “wishes” for teens, who are too old to be served by the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Captain Dow lost his battle with cancer in 2007, but his vision of supporting children and their families continues.

Former Boston Police Superintendent-in-Chief Robert Faherty served in the Boston Police Department from 1960 to 2000 and currently holds the role as the Chairman of the Board of Cops For Kids With Cancer.

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Photos: Natick Police Investigating Armed Robbery

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Natick Police Department
James G. Hicks, Chief of Police
20 East Central St.
Natick, MA 01760

natick patchFor Immediate Release

Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016

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

Natick Police Investigating Armed Robbery

NATICK — Police Chief James G. Hicks reports that the Natick Police Department is investigating a masked, armed robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

Police responded to the Speedway Gas Station on Rt. 9 Eastbound near the Oak Street intersection at 3:55 p.m. Multiple Natick Police officers converged on the scene quickly. Upon arrival, officers learned that a masked suspect entered the gas station threatening to have a gun.

Officers set a perimeter and brought in a K-9 unit to attempt to track the suspect.

The suspect is described as 5’10” to 6′ tall with a stocky build. He was dressed in blue jeans with a black vest over a red hooded sweatshirt. He also wore a black knit watch cap and a gray ski mask.

The suspect was only in the building for about 30 seconds, and he appeared to have been scared off by a customer exiting the restroom. Nothing was stolen.

If anyone has any information on this incident or recognizes the suspect in the pictures, they are urged to contact Natick Police at 508-647-9500

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Smart911 Now Available in Natick

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Natick Police Department
James G. Hicks, Chief of Police
20 East Central St.
Natick, MA 01760

natick patchFor Immediate Release

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016

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

Smart911 Now Available in Natick

Residents and Travelers Encouraged to Create Safety Profile to be Better Prepared for Emergencies

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NATICK — Chief James G. Hicks and the Natick Police Department are pleased to announce that a 911 enhancement called Smart911 is now available to all Natick residents and visitors.

Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide vital information to 911 call takers during an emergency. The Smart911 platform provides valuable new tools, and the information listed in safety profiles enables a faster more informed response.

“Smart911 has saved time and lives across the country,” Chief Hicks said. “The additional information in the safety profiles can provide 911 centers and first responders with lifesaving details. If we are responding to a house fire, or someone stranded on the road, those details can help us respond faster and more efficiently.”

Smart911 allows residents and travelers to create a safety profile at www.smart911.com for their whole household that includes any information they might want 911 and first responders to have in the event of an emergency, such as allergy information or pre-existing medical conditions. When a citizen dials 911, their safety profile is automatically displayed to the 911 call taker, allowing us to send the appropriate responders to the right location with accurate information.

“911 calls made from a cell phone do not provide us with a location of the caller. The additional information provided through Smart911 on a call from a cell phone can provide call takers with addresses,” said Chief Hicks.

With Smart911, citizens can link both home and work addresses to mobile phones, which can be passed on to responders in the field for more a detailed and rapid response. Additional information including pets in the home, vehicle details in the event of an accident, and even emergency contacts can all be included in a user’s safety profile. All information is optional and the citizen has the ability to choose what details they would like to include.

Smart911 is currently available in 40 states and more than 1,500 municipalities across the country. It has been credited with positively impacting emergency outcomes, including a severe heart attack victim where an address and medical notes allowed responders to be dispatched to his location quickly. In another incident when a child went missing, a current photo and physical description were immediately available and police found the child in less than 15 minutes.

Citizens are encouraged to create their safety profile with Smart911 today to have their information immediately available to 911 and to receive emergency notifications. Smart911 is private and secure, is only used for emergency responses, and only made available to the 911 system in the event of an emergency call.

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Natick Police Investigating Possible Hate Crime

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Natick Police Department
James G. Hicks, Chief of Police
20 East Central St.
Natick, MA 01760

natick patchFor Immediate Release

Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016

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

Natick Police Investigating Possible Hate Crime

NATICK — Chief James G. Hicks reports that the Natick Police Department is investigating a series of threatening letters left on a resident’s doorstep this weekend. The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime.

On Friday, Nov. 11, Natick Police received a report from a male party who found two threatening letters on his doorstep on two consecutive days. The first letter, handwritten, was found at approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10. The second letter, typed, was found at approximately 7 p.m. Friday night. Both letters contain profanity and racial slurs.

“This kind of behavior is not indicative of the values of the Town of Natick and will not be tolerated in our community,” Chief Hicks said. “The department is taking this case very seriously and we will investigate to our fullest capabilities to ensure the safety and security of our residents.”

Anyone with information regarding either incident is asked to contact the Natick Police Department at (508) 647-9500.

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