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Archives for October 2019

Hull Police Department Offers Halloween Safety Tips

October 25, 2019 by Leah Comins

HULL – Chief John Dunn and the Hull Police Department would like to offer residents some important safety tips as Halloween approaches to ensure everyone celebrates safely and responsibly.

Trick-or-treating hours in Hull are set for 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.

“Trick-or-treating is an exciting activity for young kids, but we would like to remind parents that young children should not trick-or-treat without parental supervision,” Chief Dunn said. “Parents should be on guard and make sure they keep a close watch on their children as they go from house to house. Kids may sprint ahead or forget to look both ways across the street.”

The Hull Police Department recommends that residents follow safety tips outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics:

Dressing Up

  • Make sure that shoes fit well and costumes are short enough to prevent tripping. Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility.
  • If temperatures are cold during trick-or-treating time, be sure to have your kids wear long sleeves and warm clothing under their costume.
  • Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Hats should fit properly so they don’t slide over eyes. Makeup should be tested ahead of time on a small patch of skin to make sure there will be no adverse reactions.
  • When shopping for costume pieces, look for and purchase those with a label clearly indicating they are flame resistant.
  • If a sword, cane or stick is a part of your child’s costume, make sure it is not sharp or long. A child may be easily hurt by these accessories if he or she stumbles or trips.

Pumpkins

  • Small children should never carve pumpkins. Children can draw a face with markers before parents do the cutting.
  • Consider lighting your pumpkin with a flashlight or glow stick instead of a candle to avoid a fire hazard. If you use a candle, a votive candle is safest.
  • Candlelit pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table, away from curtains and other flammable objects and not on a porch or in a path where visitors may pass close by. Lit pumpkins should never be left unattended.

Trick-or-Treating

  • A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children.
  • If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you and send them with a cellphone. Agree on a specific time when they should return home.
  • Pedestrian injuries are very common on Halloween. Remind kids to stay in a group. They should remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. If there is not a sidewalk, walk at the far edge of the street facing traffic. Only cross the street as a group and in a crosswalk. Never cross between parked cars or out of driveways and never cut across yards or through alleys.
  • Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat.
  • Review with children how to call 911 if they have an emergency or become lost.
  • Always check your kids’ candy for signs of tampering and throw away candy that appears to have been opened, even partially.

Keeping Your Home Safe for Trick-or-Treaters

  • Remove any objects from your porch or walkways that could put children in danger of tripping, including garden hoses, toys, bikes and lawn decorations. Sweep wet leaves or snow from sidewalks and steps.
  • Check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs.
  • Restrain pets so they do not jump on or bite a trick-or-treater or run away.

As always, any suspicious person or vehicle should immediately be reported to Hull Police by dialing 911.

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Hull Police Sergeant Graduates from Supervisor Training Program

October 16, 2019 by Leah Comins

From left to right: Deputy Chief Neil J. Reilly, Sgt. Craig Lepro and Chief John Dunn. (Photo courtesy Hull Police)

HULL – Chief John Dunn is pleased to announce that Sgt. Craig Lepro completed the Roger Williams University Command Training Series: First Line Supervisor Course on Friday, Oct. 11.

The two-week course offered to police supervisory personnel addressed contemporary concepts of management and leadership relevant to the responsibilities of first line supervisors in a modern criminal justice agency.

The coursework, presented by experienced academics and law enforcement practitioners, discussed topics including operational leadership and management principles, problem-solving, organizational and interpersonal communications, labor relations, disciplinary issues and ethical decision-making.

“This training is a comprehensive program that provides a great base of knowledge in leadership,” Chief Dunn said. “I want to congratulate Sgt. Lepro on graduating from the course and taking this step to enhance his skills as a supervisor within our department.”

The course was offered by the Justice System Training and Research Institute at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, in partnership with the New England Association of Chiefs of Police. Graduates of the course represented police departments from throughout New England.

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