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Rochester First Graders Given Opportunity to Create Fingerprint ID Kits

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Rochester Public Schools
Michael L. Hopkins, Superintendent
31 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, March 20, 2018

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

Rochester First Graders Given Opportunity to Create Fingerprint ID Kits

ROCHESTER — Starting this week, a renewed partnership among multiple community organizations will once again provide families with an essential resource to better protect their children.

Through the Rochester Rotary’s fingerprinting project, Rochester first grade students at each of the city’s elementary schools will have the opportunity to provide their fingerprints for identity kits, which parents can use in the event of an emergency.

Students at the William Allen School were the first to have their kits made during an event on Tuesday, March 19. Rochester Rotary, the schools and the police department have partnered on this project for approximately a decade.

The partnership, which includes Rotary and the schools working collaboratively with the Rochester Police Department, keeps kids safe while also protecting their privacy. Once filled out with complete sets of fingerprints, the ChildPrint ID Kits will be sent home, where parents can complete them and have them on hand if needed.

The kits are designed to help families provide as complete a profile of their children as possible in the event they go missing. Its core function is to streamline the reporting and investigative process to ensure law enforcement can act quickly and decisively to return a child home safely should that scenario ever arise.

In addition to students’ fingerprints, the kits enable parents to record a variety of critical details about their children, including a photo, identifying marks, whether or not they wear glasses or have any kind of chronic conditions, among other identifying factors. The kits also come with a plastic bag where a sample of the child’s DNA can be kept.

“Hopefully these kits will stay in a safe somewhere and never have to be used,” said Susan Ford of Rochester Rotary. “However, should the scenario ever arise where they are needed, these kits will help save essential minutes and be a critical resource.”

The Rochester Police Department and schools do not collect or maintain students’ fingerprint information, they simply facilitate the fingerprint collection process and retain parent-signed permission slips. The program comes at no cost to students or families, and will continue through the spring as police officers visit the remaining elementary schools to help fill out the ChildPrint kits.

The kits also have valuable educational information enclosed, which parents can share with their children in order to ensure they’re aware of the strategies they can use to stay safe.

“We’re glad to support this proactive program in order to help keep our kids safe,” Police Chief Paul Toussaint said. “My sincere hope is that these kits are never needed, but having them will enable our officers to do everything they can to reunite families should a child ever be separated from their loved ones.”

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Rochester Police Department Seeking Full-Time Officers

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  Rochester Police Department
Paul Toussaint, Chief
23 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019

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

Rochester Police Department Seeking Full-Time Officers

ROCHESTER — Police Chief Paul Toussaint is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is currently accepting applications for full-time officers. 

Those interested should submit their applications by Thursday, Jan. 17. The required physical agility test is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Rochester Police Department, 23 Wakefield St., at 9 a.m.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and city application — which can be found by clicking here — to Sgt. Christopher Cost. Completed application packets can be submitted via email to [email protected].

“Our department is hoping to add officers who can help us fulfill our mission to be a progressive law enforcement agency, and I encourage everyone who meets the criteria to apply,” Chief Toussaint said. “We’re proud to serve an evolving community, and doing so means having committed officers who bring fresh ideas and an ability to add to an already strong department.”

To qualify for a position with the Rochester Police Department, applicants must:

  • Be United States citizens
  • Be 20 years of age or older at the time of application
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate
  • Have 30 college credits, have been honorably discharged from the military or possess full-time police certification from any state at the time of application 

Applicants who have full-time officer certification, were honorably discharged from any branch of the military or who possess an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university are exempt from an otherwise required written examination.

Those who do not meet any of those three criteria must earn a score of 70 percent or higher on the cognitive portion of the written examination, which is administered by Great Bay Community College. The next examination will take place on Feb. 2 at 9 a.m.

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*Media Advisory* Rochester Residents Invited to Christmas on the Common

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  City of Rochester
Blaine Cox, City Manager
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Nov. 19, 2018

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

*Media Advisory*

Rochester Residents Invited to Christmas on the Common

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Recreation and Police Departments are pleased to invite residents to enjoy a new holiday tradition by taking part in Christmas on the Common next month.

WHEN: 

Saturday, Dec. 15, from 4-9 p.m.

WHERE: 

Rochester Common, South Main Street

WHAT:

In its inaugural year, Christmas on the Common will feature a variety of family-friendly holiday activities.

Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa, and are also encouraged to bring their Christmas lists to deliver them personally to St. Nick.

The event will also include Christmas carols performed by the Granite State Choral Society, hot chocolate provided by Dunkin’ Donuts and an outdoor screening of “The Polar Express” on an inflatable screen in the Common.

Following the movie screening, there will be a bonfire to help attendees keep warm.

“This is an exciting new tradition that I expect will help bring residents together to celebrate the holiday season,” Rochester Police Community Engagement Officer Kyle Danie said.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming residents of all ages for an evening of fun,” Recreation Supervisor Art Jacobs said. “I hope the whole community will join us for this event.”

The entire event takes place outdoors, so residents should dress warmly and bring their own chairs and blankets to enjoy the movie.

For more information on parking and weather, as well as to RSVP, visit the event’s Facebook page.

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Rochester Police Work to Improve Communication With Hearing Impaired Residents

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  Rochester Police Department
Paul Toussaint, Chief
23 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, July 27, 2018

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

Rochester Police Work to Improve Communication With Hearing Impaired Residents

Officer Kyle Danie (rear) met with fellow officers, emergency dispatchers and members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. (Courtesy Photo Rochester Police)

ROCHESTER — Chief Paul Toussaint is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department hosted residents from multiple communities to help establish stronger lines of communication between law enforcement and those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Representatives from the Rochester and Dover Police Departments met with deaf and hard of hearing residents, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters on July 18 in order to ensure that all are better prepared to communicate with one another should they encounter law enforcement during an emergency or other situation.

Led by Community Engagement Officer Kyle Danie, Rochester Police officers learned about tools they can use to communicate with those who are deaf or hearing impaired, like the usefulness of visor cards that those individuals can carry in their cars to communicate during routine traffic stops.

“The most important thing for us is ensuring that members of the deaf and hard of hearing communities are not strangers to us,” Officer Danie said. “While there may be some barriers to communication, there are ways to work around them and it’s much easier when the police department knows those residents and is better prepared to overcome those challenges.”

The event came together following a collaborative effort by the Rochester Police Department and the Deaf Grassroots Movement, which is working to organize similar outreach initiatives with law enforcement agencies throughout New Hampshire.

Officer Danie and the Rochester Police are actively working to set up future sessions with deaf and hard of hearing residents in order to begin a more regular dialogue to build upon the success of last week’s session.

“Just because those who are hearing impaired communicate differently, it doesn’t mean we cannot find common ground, work together and overcome any barriers that we may encounter together,” Chief Toussaint said. “I am proud of the members of our department who participated in this outreach effort, and I’m looking forward to strengthening our lines of communication with our deaf and hard of hearing residents.”

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