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Georgetown Police Host Regional Active Shooter Training

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Georgetown Police Department
Donald C. Cudmore, Chief of Police
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Thursday, July 18, 2019

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

Georgetown Police Host Regional Active Shooter Training

GEORGETOWN — Chief Donald C. Cudmore is pleased to announce that the Georgetown Police Department recently hosted a regional active shooter training for first responders.

The hands on course, which occurred July 16-17 at the Georgetown Middle/High School, focused on providing police, fire and EMS personnel with the needed tools and resources to respond in the event of an active shooter situation.

The Georgetown Fire Department also participated in the training, along with police and fire departments from Salisbury, Beverly, Peabody, Lynnfield, Concord, Salem, Stow, Marblehead, North Reading, Saugus and Tyngsborough, as well as representatives from Lawrence General Hospital.

Merrimac Police Sgt. Richard Holcroft, Merrimac Police Officer Robert Coppola and Amesbury Police Officer Jonathan Morrill taught the class, leading participants through real-life scenarios that taught them how to locate and apprehend a suspect, along with responding to and treating the injured.

Chief Cudmore would like to thank the Georgetown Public Schools for allowing first responders to use the Middle/High School for training, as well as Merrimac Police Chief Eric Shears for assisting with teaching and bringing the training to Georgetown.

“This training is critical for first responders so that they can be prepared and ready to respond to a critical incident such as an active shooter in one of our schools,” Chief Cudmore said. “It was great to work closely with so many of our neighboring police and fire departments and I appreciate Chief Shears’ leadership and guidance throughout this process.”

The training was sponsored by the Texas State University Training Center on Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) and the Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council (NERAC).

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Burlington Police and Fire Departments to Hold Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

For Immediate Release

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

Burlington Police and Fire Departments to Hold Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

Residents Encouraged to Donate

BURLINGTON — Fire Chief Steven Yetman and Police Chief Michael Kent announce that the Burlington Fire and Police Departments are engaging in a friendly competition to benefit the American Red Cross.

The two public safety agencies will participate in a Battle of the Badges blood drive next week, and residents are encouraged to join.

WHEN:

Wednesday, July 24 from 2-7 p.m.

WHERE:

Burlington Recreation Center, Murray-Kelly Room, 61 Center St.

WHAT:

The Burlington Police and Fire Departments have challenged each other to a Battle of the Badges blood drive, with both departments vying to have the most pints of blood donated on their behalf.

This friendly competition will help offset the shortage of blood that typically occurs in the summer months.

“One unit of blood can save up to three lives,” Chief Yetman said. “By simply donating, we can help patients with cancer, those who have been in serious accidents, burn victims and people undergoing transplants.”

Anyone can take part in the contest and give blood to help the departments reach their goal of 50 units of donated blood. The donation process typically lasts less than an hour.

The department with the most pints donated will win a trophy and bragging rights.

“Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood,” Chief Kent said. “Please consider donating to help save lives.”

To participate in the Battle of the Badges blood drive, the public should call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Individuals looking to donate can streamline the donation experience by clicking here to complete the pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of their appointment.

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Burlington Police and Fire Departments to Host Annual Community Safety Night

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

For Immediate Release

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

Burlington Police and Fire Departments to Host Annual Community Safety Night

BURLINGTON — Police Chief Michael Kent and Fire Chief Steven Yetman are pleased to announce that the Burlington Police and Fire Departments will once again host Community Safety Night this summer.

“We look forward to this event every year and are excited to meet with our community members in a fun and relaxed environment,” Police Chief Kent said. “We want to thank Wegmans for their continued sponsorship and support.”

WHEN:

Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 5-7 p.m. The event will happen rain or shine.

WHERE:

Wegmans parking garage, 53 3rd Ave.

WHAT:

The free event is open to adults and children of all ages. Those who attend can get up close views of police cruisers, fire trucks, ambulances and equipment used by the town’s first responders.

There will also be K-9 demonstrations and live music featuring dueling pianos, which guests can enjoy while snacking on free hot dogs.

Police officers and firefighters will be on hand to meet residents and answer questions.

“We encourage residents of all ages to join the Fire and Police Departments for our annual community event,” Fire Chief Yetman said. “Last year was a huge success and we’re hope to replicate it this year.”

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Hull Police Investigating After Vehicle Strikes Officer on Motorcycle

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Hull Police Department
Chief John Dunn
1 School Street
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Sunday, July 14, 2019

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

Hull Police Investigating After Vehicle Strikes Officer on Motorcycle

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department is investigating after a police officer on a motorcycle was struck this afternoon during a funeral procession.

At approximately 1 p.m., Hull Police received a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a police motorcycle unit on Nantasket Avenue at K Street.

Upon arrival, police learned that a 68-year-old man from New York, who was driving a white Ford F-150 pickup truck, was traveling east on K Street when he struck the motorcycle officer at the intersection of Nantasket Avenue.

The officer was traveling north on Nantasket Avenue in a funeral procession on the way to the Hull Village Cemetery when the vehicle struck him. He suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening and was transported via ambulance to an area hospital.

The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with police. He was not injured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation by the Hull Police Department and Plymouth County Sheriff Department’s accident reconstruction team.

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