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Plymouth County Outreach Police Chiefs and Representatives Attend National Law Enforcement Summit in Washington, D.C.

December 11, 2019 by Matthew Reid

WASHINGTON — The Police Chiefs of Plymouth County are pleased to announce that Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) representatives recently attended the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative’s (P.A.A.R.I.) third annual National Law Enforcement Summit.

The three-day event took place Wednesday, Dec. 4 to Friday, Dec. 6 in Washington D.C. at three locations adjacent to the U.S. Capitol. It brought together more than 100 law enforcement and recovery leaders from across the United States and Canada to share their collaborative efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in their own communities.

East Bridgewater Police Chief Scott Allen, Plymouth Police Chief Michael Botieri, Hanover Police Chief Walter Sweeney, Marion Police Chief John Garcia and Pembroke Police Chief Richard Wall were all in attendance.

Other highlights of the summit included a briefing hosted by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) featuring Director James Carroll, and a keynote address by U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams.

PCO representatives in attendance included Operations Supervisor Hannah Panteleos, Lead Recovery Coach Haley Kennedy, HUB Coordinator John Rogers and Project Coordinator Vicky Butler.

Chief Allen, Chief Botieri, Chief Sweeney and Butler presented as panelists during a PCO presentation on post-overdose outreach.

Chief Wall, Chief Garcia and Rogers all spoke about about new initiatives, including police departments working with their local school systems and community to provide resources for children affected by substance use, identifying individuals in the community who are at the highest risk of an overdose and providing wrap-around services to help those individuals obtain long term recovery and/or harm reduction education.

PAARI founder John Rosenthal noted to the attendees that Plymouth County Outreach members are at the forefront of reducing opioid usage.

“What Plymouth (County) is doing, with the collaboration of every Chief, the Sheriff’s Department, and the emergency rooms, is without a doubt a part of the solution,” Rosenthal said. “If every county in America was doing what they are doing, you would see a dramatic reduction [in opioid overdoses]. In Massachusetts, they are the model … It’s because of the collaboration and the teamwork.”

Kennedy then spoke as part of a program of individuals sharing personal stories of their recovery.

All of the sessions were video recorded an available online.

“The National Law Enforcement Summit is a tremendous event that brings a wide variety of law enforcement and recovery leaders together to share in their common mission to combat the nationwide opioid epidemic,” Butler said. “It was a pleasure to have so many PCO members take part in these critical discussions, and we thank P.A.A.R.I. for hosting this important event.”

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About Plymouth County Outreach: Plymouth County Outreach is a collaborative of police departments throughout Plymouth County led by the following chiefs: Abington Chief David Majenski, Bridgewater Chief Christopher Delmonte, Bridgewater State University Chief David Tillinghast, Brockton Chief John Crowley, Brockton Police Lt. Richard Linehan, Carver Chief Marc Duphily, Duxbury Chief Stephen McDonald, East Bridgewater Chief Scott Allen, Halifax Chief Joao Chaves, Hanover Chief Walter Sweeney, Hanson Chief Michael Miksch, Hingham Chief Glenn Olsson, Hull Chief John Dunn, Kingston Chief Maurice Splaine, Lakeville Chief Matthew Perkins, Marion Chief John Garcia, Marshfield Chief Phillip Tavares, Mattapoisett Chief Mary Lyons, Middleboro Chief Joseph Perkins, Norwell Chief Ted Ross, Pembroke Chief Richard Wall, Plymouth Chief Michael Botieri, Plympton Interim Chief Matthew Clancy, Rochester Chief Robert Small, Rockland Chief John Llewellyn, Scituate Chief Michael Stewart, Wareham Chief John Walcek, West Bridgewater Chief Victor Flaherty and Whitman Chief Timothy Hanlon.

Hull Police Officer Nicholas Galluzzo Promoted to Sergeant

November 25, 2019 by Matthew Reid

From left to right: Hull Police Chief John Dunn, Sgt. Nicholas Galluzzo, and Deputy Chief Neil Reilly. Galluzzo was promoted to sergeant on Nov. 21. (Photo courtesy Hull Police Department)

HULL – Chief John Dunn is pleased to announce that Officer Nicholas Galluzzo was promoted to the rank of Sergeant last week.

Sgt. Galluzzo was promoted during the Board of Selectmen meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Sgt. Galluzzo is a 17-year veteran of the Hull Police Department and is the department’s firearms instructor. He previously worked as a field training officer for the department. In his new role he will be a shift commander.

“I want to congratulate Sgt. Galluzzo for this well-deserved promotion,” Chief Dunn said. “Nicholas is a tremendous asset to our department and I am happy to see him take this next step in his career.”

Sgt. Galluzzo is a Hull native and graduate of Hull High School. He hold a bachelor’s degree from Curry College in Criminal Justice.

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Hull Police Department Offers Tips To Prevent Holiday Package Theft

November 18, 2019 by Leah Comins

HULL – With the holiday shopping season officially here, Chief John Dunn and the Hull Police Department wish to remind residents of several precautions they can take when ordering items online to help prevent their gifts from falling into the wrong hands.

“For residents who are concerned about keeping their packages safe, there are many options available that won’t put gifts at risk,” Chief Dunn said. “Residents can track their deliveries or schedule a delivery time when someone will be there to accept packages. In addition, many stores now offer shoppers the ability to have their packages delivered to the store for pick-up.”

Tips to Prevent Holiday Package Theft:

To best ensure that your packages are not taken after they are delivered, Hull Police recommend the following tips:

Request notifications on your deliveries, via phone or email, to monitor your packages in transit and upon delivery. FedEx and UPS offer services to assist customers during the holidays.
Always require a signature on your deliveries to ensure packages are never left unattended.
Consider sending deliveries to an alternate location where someone will be able to receive them – whether that be a workplace, a neighbor or friend’s house, or a FedEx or UPS location.
Schedule your delivery for a specific date and time that you’re expected to be home.
Set up a vacation hold if you plan on traveling during the holidays so gifts won’t be left on the doorstep.
Be aware of “tailgating,” which refers to people who follow delivery vehicles and steal packages after they are dropped off.
If you find your package has been stolen, immediately report it to the Hull Police.
Never accept a surprise delivery where a payment is required, and never give out personal information when receiving a delivery that you purchased as it may be a scam.

Additionally, any suspicious people or vehicles in your neighborhood should immediately be reported to the Hull Police Department at 781-925-1212.

Additional Holiday Shopping Safety Tips:

Chief Dunn would also like to offer tips to holiday shoppers on how to avoid any incidents or theft while shopping in stores and online:

As more people are on the road during the holiday season, be sure to drive carefully. Be patient when looking for a parking space. Don’t speed up in a parking lot to catch an empty spot. Look for other cars or people when backing out of a parking space, and back out slowly.
Keep shopping bags out of plain sight in your vehicle, preferably in your trunk.
Keep your purse close to your body or your wallet in an inside coat pocket or front pants pocket.
Save your receipts and monitor your credit card activity.
When shopping online, stick to retailers you know or have shopped with before.
Don’t use public Wi-Fi to make purchases in order to prevent hackers from intercepting your information.

The men and women of the Hull Police Department wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday season!

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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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Plymouth County Outreach Police Chiefs and Representatives Attend National Law Enforcement Summit in Washington, D.C.

Hull Police Officer Nicholas Galluzzo Promoted to Sergeant