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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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Newburyport School Resource Officer Travels to England to Gain Insight into Police Work Abroad

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 7, 2019

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

Newburyport School Resource Officer Travels to England to Gain Insight into Police Work Abroad

Front row, from left: Winthrop Police Detective Dawne Armistead, Kent Police Chief Alan Pughsley, Newburyport School Resource Officer Megan Tierney. Back row, from left: Winchester Police Sgt. Dan Perenick, Temporary Assistant Superintendent Adam Ball, Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent Angela Dench, Vocational Trip Leader Amy Luckeqicz and North Reading Police Detective Paul Lucci. (Courtesy Photo Kent County, England Police Department)

NEWBURYPORT — City Marshal Mark Murray is pleased to share that School Resource Officer (SRO) Megan Tierney recently traveled abroad to shadow, learn from and discuss various aspects of police work with members of the Kent County Police Department in England.

The trip was funded by the Rotary Club Foundation International, and sponsored by the Wakefield Rotary Club. Four local SROs were selected to attend the trip.

Officer Tierney has been an SRO for four years at Newburyport Public Schools, and she was joined on the trip by Sgt. Daniel Perenick of the Winchester Police Department, Detective Dawne Armistead of the Winthrop Police Department and Detective Paul Lucci of the North Reading Police Department.

The SROs on the trip visited London and the county of Kent, England from May 10-26. While in Kent, the officers had the opportunity to visit the various departments within the Kent Police Department, including the sexual offender management unit, firearms division, juvenile justice coordinators and raptor team, who are charged with handling drug trafficking cases. They also spent time with the Kent County Cadet program, a group of youth in the area who aspire to work in law enforcement one day.

“This was an unparalleled experience,” Officer Tierney said. “It was incredible to be able to see another country’s way of police work through the eyes of its officers, and we also had the opportunity to share our insights from our way of doing things as well.”

After learning that school resource officer-like positions in Kent county have been eliminated due to budgetary restrictions, Tierney and her peers shared their experiences as SROs with members of the Kent Police Department.

“It was powerful to talk to the Kent officers we visited about the impact myself and the other American officers on the trip are able to have in schools, working with young people,” Officer Tierney said. “We get to know students as they grow up, and that allows us to instill a positive, friendly relationship with our residents right from the get-go. It’s very unfortunate they were forced to cut those positions due to budgetary restrictions.”

Officer Tierney also gave a presentation to members of the Kent Police Department on the Domestic Violence High Risk Team approach. Domestic Violence High Risk Team is a collaborative group of law enforcement and outreach workers along with district attorney representatives who work to provide safety, support and resources to victim families of Domestic Violence.The approach was developed by the Greater Newburyport High Risk Domestic Violence Team and the Jeanne Geiger Center, and since it was implemented in the Newburyport area in 2002, there have been no fatalities related to domestic violence.

As a result of Officer Tierney’s presentation, the Kent Police Department is looking into implementing a similar approach in their county as well.

Detective Lucci and Amy Luckiewicz, vocational training trip leader, also gave a presentation on the vaping epidemic in the United States and the introduction of THC and CBD products to the market. Sgt. Perenick also gave a presentation on the North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council’s (N.E.M.L.E.C.) STARS program, which was developed to help educators and police assess the safety of their schools and evaluate potential threats.

“This was a great opportunity for Officer Tierney and the other Massachusetts SRO’s that attended this trip,” City Marshal Murray said. “Rarely do we ever have a chance to witness another country’s policing and exchange ideas. Thank you to the Wakefield Rotary Club for making this eye-opening trip possible.”

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Bedford Police Sgt. Jeff Wardwell Named School Resource Officer of the Year

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Bedford Police Department
Robert Bongiorno, Chief of Police
2 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730

For Immediate Release

Thursday, April 4, 2019

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

Bedford Police Sgt. Jeff Wardwell Named School Resource Officer of the Year

Bedford Police School Resource Officer Sgt. Jeff Wardwell, left, was given the Ronald Kinlock Award for School Resource Officer of the Year by the Massachusetts Juvenile Police Officers Association (MJPOA )on Monday. On right: MJPOA Vice President  Kevin DeVoe. (Courtesy Photo Bedford Police)

BEDFORD — Chief Robert Bongiorno is pleased to share that Sgt. Jeff Wardwell has been named School Resource Officer (SRO) of the year by the Massachusetts Juvenile Police Officers Association (MJPOA).

Sgt. Wardwell was given the Ronald Kinlock Award for School Resource Officer of the Year by the MJPOA on Monday, April 1 at the annual MJPOA convention in Norwood. The award recognizes one officer each year who works with young people and exudes understanding, compassion and patience.

Officer Kristen Dineen, also an SRO for Bedford Public Schools, nominated Sgt. Wardwell for the award.

Sgt. Wardwell has been in law enforcement for 30 years. He became a juvenile officer to work more closely helping young people early on in his career, and later taught Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) programs at local schools. For the past 15-20 years, he’s transitioned to working as an SRO at Bedford Public Schools, primarily at Bedford High School.

“Early on in his career, Sgt. Wardwell demonstrated a knack for connecting with young people,” Chief Bongiorno said. “The best SROs develop an easy, amicable rapport with students as well as parents, administrators and educators that makes it easy for the school community to turn to that person for help. Sgt. Wardwell embodies that.”

In his role as an SRO, Sgt. Wardwell greets students daily and asks about their days, fostering a positive, friendly relationship should students ever need help. He regularly checks in with administrators to keep abreast of any concerns or issues, and assists teachers whenever needed.

“It’s very rewarding,” Sgt. Wardwell said. “The kids are great, kind young people. It’s a good feeling, helping students, and it’s a great position to have in Bedford because the students, parents, teachers, administration and staff are so nice. I’m very appreciative of my job, and it’s an honor to be recognized in this way.”

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