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Newburyport Police Officer Megan Tierney Honored as an Unsung Hero

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Newburyport Police Department
Mark Murray, City Marshal
4 Green St.
Newburyport, MA 01950

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Newburyport Police Officer Megan Tierney Honored as an Unsung Hero

NEWBURYPORT — City Marshal Mark Murray is pleased to announce that Newburyport Police Officer Megan Tierney received an Unsung Hero award at the recent Rotary District 7930 “Foundation Celebration of Community Heroes” event.

The event was held on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Andover Country Club.

“The Foundation Celebration dinner was an amazing event, where several local Unsung Heroes were honored. Each hero has an inspiring story that reminded all of us of the importance of the Rotary motto, ‘Service Above Self,’” Marshal Murray said. “Megan exemplifies this commitment to service through her continued dedication to the youth of this community through her role as School Resource Officer.”

Tierney began her career as a police officer in Newbury and worked there for three years. She has been an officer in Newburyport for seven years, including the last four as a School Resource Officer.

Through a grant from District 7930 and the Rotary foundation, Tierney was a part of the 2018-2019 District 7930 Vocational Training Team who went to England to learn how other international departments are implementing community-based substance abuse programs.

She is also certified as a sexual assault investigator, and, as a breast cancer survivor, has participated in major fundraisers for cancer research.

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Acton Police Officer Tyler Russell Excelling in New Role as Elementary School Resource Officer

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Acton Police Department
Richard Burrows, Chief of Police
371 Main St.
Acton, MA 01720

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019

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

Acton Police Officer Tyler Russell Excelling in New Role as Elementary School Resource Officer

ACTON — Chief Richard Burrows is pleased to announce that Officer Tyler Russell is excelling in his new role as the Acton Police Department’s newest School Resource Officer (SRO).

Officer Russell started in his new role at the beginning of the school year in August and is serving as an SRO for Acton-Boxborough’s elementary schools. 

He began his career as an officer with the Acton Police Department in January 2016. As an SRO, Officer Russell is fulfilling many responsibilities including educating students on safety topics such as drugs and alcohol, peer pressure, bullying and cyber-safety. He also assists with school security, incident response, emergency preparedness, student and family assistance and event support.

While with the department, Officer Russell has worked with the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office Youth Public Safety Academy, a week-long program where kids work with local police and fire officials to learn about public safety roles and emergency preparedness.

“I wanted to pursue the school resource officer position because I was excited for the opportunity to form a positive relationship with the kids in our community. I hope that by doing simple things such as playing games with the kids at recess, they will feel comfortable bringing issues to me and know that I am here to help them no matter how big or small an issue is,” Officer Russell said. “I’m honored to have been chosen for this role and I look forward to representing the department and forming positive relationships with kids and parents at the schools.”

The Acton-Boxborough School District also helped in selecting Officer Russell for the role by participating in a candidate interview panel. This was the first time the school was involved in the process of selecting an officer to work in the schools.

“School resource officers play important roles in our schools by maintaining safety and participating in community outreach activities with students and parents,” Chief Burrows said. “Officer Russell has been doing an excellent job in his first couple of months in the schools and I look forward to seeing him continue to build relationships with the kids.”

Officer Russell completed the 40-hour National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) Basic SRO Training earlier this year. The training provides tools for officers to build positive relationships with both students and staff. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Worcester State College and is trained in active shooter response, applied suicide intervention techniques and SafeSchools programming.

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Arlington Police Appoint Bryan White as New School Resource Officer

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Arlington Police Department
Julie Flaherty, Acting Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Arlington Police Appoint Bryan White as New School Resource Officer

Officer Bryan White began his new role as School Resource Officer for Arlington Schools on Monday, Aug. 19. (Courtesy Photo Arlington Police)

ARLINGTON — Acting Chief Julie Flaherty is pleased to announce that Officer Bryan White has been appointed as the Arlington Police Department’s new School Resource Officer (SRO).

Officer White officially stepped into his new role on Monday, and will serve as the SRO for all Arlington Schools. 

He began his career as a patrol officer for the Arlington Police Department in 2012, and most recently was assigned to the Homeless Outreach Program, where he worked with community partners to provide service, care and resources for the town’s homeless population.

Since 2016, Officer White has also taught students at the Middlesex Sheriff’s annual Youth Public Safety Academy about personal safety, health related issues, anti-bullying and team building. He has also served at the Arlington Health, Recreation and Cops (HRC) Camp since 2015, where he taught young people about Arlington’s Police and Fire Departments as well as health and safety issues.

“It’s been a career-long goal of mine to hold this position and have a chance to represent the department in the schools,” Officer White said. “Through my first seven years as a patrol officer, I have been lucky to be chosen to participate in many student related and community policing activities. I have enjoyed working with Arlington’s youth and building relationships between them and the police department, and I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to work with students every day.”

Officer White is an Arlington High School alumni, and graduated in 2004. Prior to his career in law enforcement, he worked as a special education assistant teacher, student supervisor and Dean’s assistant at Minuteman High School. He also served as a head coach and assistant coach for ice hockey and lacrosse at Arlington and Minuteman High Schools.

“Officer White was a natural choice for this role, and I’m confident his time working with young people and performing community outreach, coupled with his experiences as a coach and educator, has prepared him well to protect and serve Arlington students and educators for years to come,” Interim Chief Flaherty said.

Officer White was awarded Certificates of Commendation by the Arlington Police Department in 2016 and 2019, and was recognized in 2014 for his response to the Boston Marathon bombing. He is trained in LAMP Trauma, ALERRT Active Shooter protocol, Crime Scene Preservation, Diversity/Transgender Training, Autism Training for Police, and is certified in COBWEB and narcotics identification.

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Chelmsford Police Department Welcomes New School Resource Officer

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Chelmsford Police Department
Chief James M. Spinney
2 Olde North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 5, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Chelmsford Police Department Welcomes New School Resource Officer

Chelmsford Police Officer Dan Goguen is the new School Resource Officer at McCarthy Middle School. (Courtesy Photo Chelmsford Police Department)

CHELMSFORD – Chief James Spinney is pleased to announce that Officer Dan Goguen will serve as the town’s newest School Resource Officer (SRO).

Officer Goguen is the Chelmsford Police Department’s third SRO, and will be assigned to the McCarthy Middle School full-time, starting on Monday, Aug. 26.

“We’re excited to continue our partnership with the Chelmsford School District as we work to improve safety plans and protocols within our schools,” Chief Spinney said. “Student safety is of the utmost importance, and I’m confident that Officer Goguen will be a great resource and support for the staff and students at the McCarthy School.”

In addition to Officer Goguen, Detective Becky Tyros continues to serve as the SRO at Chelmsford High School and Officer Dan Sullivan will continue his work as the SRO at Parker Middle School.

Officer Goguen joined the Chelmsford Police Department in 2004, and is one of the department’s tactical and firearms training instructors. He is a certified A.L.I.C.E. instructor and has attended School Resource Officer training.

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