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Reading Police Awarded Full State Re-Accreditation

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019

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

Reading Police Awarded Full State Re-Accreditation

Left to right: Accreditation Manager Lt. Christine Amendola, Deputy Chief David Clark, Lt. Detective Richard Abate and Vice President of MPAC Chelsea Chief Brian Kyes. (Courtesy Photo Reading Police)

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department earned its re-accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) today.

This is the second time the Reading Police Department has earned re-accreditation through MPAC. They first earned accreditation in 2013. MPAC recognized the department for its achievement during a ceremony at the Connors Center in Dover today.

The accreditation process is long and vigorous. It involves both an internal self-review and an external assessment by the Commission’s team of experts. The process is a self-initiated evaluation by which police departments strive to meet and maintain the top standards of law enforcement. It is considered the best measure for a police department to compare itself against the established best practices around the country and region.

Under the leadership of Accreditation Manager Lt. Christine Amendola, with assistance from Lt. Detective Richard Abate and Lt. Kevin Brown, the Reading Police Department was assessed earlier this year by a team of commission-appointed assessors. The Assessment Team found the department to be in compliance with all applicable standards for accreditation.

“Earning re-accreditation for the second time illustrates that the Reading Police Department continues to maintain the highest standards of policing,” Deputy Chief Clark said. “I want to commend Lt. Amendola for taking the lead on this process and thank Lt. Detective Abate, and Lt. Brown for their hard work. I’m extremely proud of everything we’ve accomplished this year, and earning re-accreditation is a testament to that.”

The MPAC program requires that departments meet all 257 of their mandatory standards and 60 percent of the 125 optional requirements. These carefully selected measures include: Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid, Collection and Preservation of Evidence, Communications, Working Conditions, Crime Analysis, Community Involvement, Financial Management, Internal Affairs, Juvenile Operations, Patrol Administration, Public Information, Records, Traffic, Training, Drug Enforcement and Victim/Witness Assistance.

The Commission offers two program awards: certification and accreditation, with accreditation the higher of the two. Accreditation is granted for a period of three years. Participation in the program is strictly voluntary.

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Town of Rockport to Hold 9/11 Ceremony

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Town of Rockport
Director of Emergency Services Mark Schmink
34 Broadway
Rockport, MA 01966

For Immediate Release

Monday, Sept. 9, 2019

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

Town of Rockport to Hold 9/11 Ceremony

ROCKPORT — Emergency Management Director Mark Schmink reports that Town of Rockport will hold a 9/11 ceremony this week and invites community members to attend.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Central Fire Station, 37 Broadway

WHAT:

Under the leadership and guidance of Schmink, who is also the Assistant Chief of the Rockport Police Department, and Fire Chief James Doyle, the town will hold a 9/11 ceremony to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

“The Rockport Fire Department has a long history and tradition of honoring fallen firefighters and gathering to support its membership and families of those in the service who were injured or lost,” Schmink said.

The schedule of events is as follows:

  • Opening remarks: Fire Chief James Doyle
  • Introduction of dignitaries: Town Administrator Mitchell Vieira
  • Invocation by clergy: Rev. Matthew Wigton
  • Moment of silence: Assistant Chief Kirk Keating
  • National Anthem: Cheryl Keating
  • Remarks by Board of Selectmen: Paul Murphy
  • Fire prayer: Lead by the Rockport Fire Department
  • Police prayer: Lead by the Rockport Police Department
  • EMS prayer: Lead by Rockport ambulance personnel
  • Closing remarks: Assistant Fire Chief Stephen Abell Jr.
  • Benediction by clergy: Pastor Derek Van Gulden
  • Striking of the Four Fives: Fireman’s Association
  • Taps: Firefighter Eric Beaulieu

“The fire service and its membership continue to show support for the community and each other,” Chief Doyle said. “This is just another example of how we honor the lives and memories of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to others.”

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Maynard Police Arrest Suspect after Last Week’s Vandalism of Five Main Street Businesses

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Mark W. Dubois, Chief of Police
197 Main St.
Maynard, MA 01754

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019

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

Maynard Police Arrest Suspect after Last Week’s Vandalism of Five Main Street Businesses

Jeremy Bearse, age 27, of Acton, is known to police and was arrested Friday after Maynard Police investigated a string of five vandalism incidents at Main Street businesses. (Maynard Police Booking Photo)

MAYNARD — Chief Mark W. Dubois is pleased to report that, after a thorough investigation, the Maynard Police Department has arrested a suspect in last week’s spree of vandalism that left five Main Street businesses damaged.

JEREMY BEARSE, AGE 27, OF ACTON was arrested on Friday after police served a warrant at his home. He has been charged with:

  • Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime (Two Counts)
  • Malicious Destruction of Property (Five Counts)
  • Larceny from a Building
  • Breaking and Entering into a Depository
  • Attempt to Break into a Depository 

Maynard Police detectives initiated an investigation on Monday, Aug. 26 after five Main Street businesses were vandalized or broken into overnight Sunday into Monday. Several businesses had windows damaged by shots from a BB or pellet gun. At least one business had been entered, with various items thrown around and damaged. One business had several items reported missing as well.

Investigators obtained helpful surveillance footage from a McDonald’s restaurant that was vandalized.

The investigation lead police to BEARSE and police applied for and received a search warrant for his residence and vehicle.

BEARSE is known to police and is currently on probation for armed robbery. A probation violation warrant is being sought.

BEARSE has been held since Friday at the Middlesex House of Correction and Jail in Billerica pending arraignment Tuesday morning.

The Acton Police Department assisted Maynard Police in apprehending BEARSE.

Maynard Police Detective Trista Manchuso was the lead investigator.

Chief Dubois praised the work of detectives in bringing a resolution to this disturbing case.

“I am pleased with the hard work and dedication of our investigators who have worked to identify and arrest a suspect in this brazen crime spree that damaged several businesses in Maynard’s downtown,” Chief Dubois said. “The Maynard Police Department exists to ensure the safety, security and well-being of our citizens, visitors and businesses, and I want to reassure our business community that this case is an example of our commitment to that duty.”

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. 

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Melrose Police to Hold Third Annual Golf Tournament

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019

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

Melrose Police to Hold Third Annual Golf Tournament

MELROSE — Chief Michael Lyle announces that the Melrose Police Department will host its third annual golf tournament to benefit community programs.

WHEN:

Friday, Sept. 6

7 a.m. registration

8 a.m. shotgun start

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 raised 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.

Pricing for the event is $150 per golfer and includes a cart, dinner buffet and a gift bag. Residents who don’t want to golf, but want to support the department, can purchase a dinner only option for $50.

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 the Melrose Police Department, 56 West Foster Street, Melrose, MA 02176.

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