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Hull Police Department Awarded $8,000 Grant to Enhance Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety

February 21, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Hull Police Department
Chief John Dunn
1 School Street
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Hull Police Department Awarded $8,000 Grant to Enhance Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety

HULL — Chief John Dunn is pleased to announce that the Hull Police Department was recently awarded an $8,000 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research – Highway Safety Division (EOPSS/OGR/HSD) to improve traffic safety on local roads for pedestrians and bicyclists. In total, nearly $700,000 was awarded to 93 police departments across the Commonwealth, with funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

With close to 6,000 pedestrians killed in 2016 across the country, pedestrians now account for a larger proportion (16%) of traffic fatalities than they have in the past 33 years. In Massachusetts, that rate is even higher, with pedestrians representing more than 20% of all traffic fatalities. Bicyclists are dying at higher rates nationally as well–the 840 killed in traffic crashes in 2016 are the most since 1991.

“Bicyclists and pedestrians are at risk from the motoring public because they may not be immediately visible to drivers and unlike those in vehicles, nothing protects them in a crash,” said Chief John Dunn. “We‘ll analyze crash data to identify crosswalks, intersections, and roadways where our enforcement efforts can yield the largest impact on pedestrian and bicyclist safety.”

Under the grant, departments will pay for overtime enforcement to increase compliance with traffic laws by all road users. Departments are also eligible to purchase educational materials, bicycle helmets, and safety items to help enhance pedestrian and bicyclist visibility at night.

***Media Note***
According to NHTSA, 94% of crashes can be tied back to a human choice or error. We urge media to follow the AP Stylebook which suggests avoiding the word “accident” in reference to distracted, negligent, or impaired crashes.

Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: bicycle safety, grant, hull, Hull Police Department, pedestrian safety

Plymouth County Outreach Supports Bill to Provide Civilians Greater Access to Overdose-Reversing Medications

February 7, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Plymouth County Outreach Supports Bill to Provide Civilians Greater Access to Overdose-Reversing Medications

The Police Chiefs of Plymouth County announce that Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) is supporting a bill filed last week that would allow law enforcement officers — in addition to medically trained personnel — to provide civilians with the overdose-reversing drug Narcan (naloxone) and train them on how to administer the drug.

Bill SD.1414, “An Act Relative to Furthering the Success of Opiate Intervention Programs,” was filed on Jan. 17 by State Senator Walter F. Timilty. The bill was co-sponsored by State Senator Viriato M. deMacedo and State Representative Alyson M. Sullivan. Since its filing, State Senator Michael D. Brady, State Senator John F. Keenan and State Representative Matthew J. Muratore have also co-sponsored the bill. All of the bill’s current sponsors represent communities in Plymouth County.

If passed, the law would allow police officers to train people how to use Narcan and give civilians doses of the medication to use in the event of a person overdosing.

“Currently, only medically trained professionals, like doctors, nurses, firefighters and treatment center workers are able to provide people with Narcan and give them the training,” Plymouth Police Chief Michael Botieri said. “As police officers who are on the front lines dealing with the opioid crisis, we believe our officers should have the ability to further help someone before they overdose.”

East Bridgewater Police Chief Scott Allen said, “Right now, when we are at an outreach follow-up visit with our officers and recovery coaches, if an overdose survivor or their family members need Narcan, we have to refer them to a local outreach organization like BAMSI, a drop-in center or Learn to Cope. That person might not go to one of the treatment centers until later that day or the next week or at all. Maybe they change their mind. Maybe they can’t get a ride. And we have effectively closed that window of opportunity to help someone who is seeking help right then and there.”

Seeing firsthand how similar scenarios have played out during PCO post-overdose outreach follow-up visits, the Police Chiefs of Plymouth County shared their concerns with Sen. Timilty, Sen. deMacedo and State Rep. Sullivan late last year, and they took the initiative in filing the bill. If passed, the change in the law would assist outreach teams, who are on the front lines across the state, and would be able to provide tools, like Narcan, to a vulnerable community at a more opportune time. Individuals who have overdosed have a high risk of suffering another overdose.

“Outreach teams have been engaging overdose victims and their families with a high rate of success, across the Commonwealth,” Sen. Timilty said. “By enabling these teams to provide naloxone to those who may be affected by an overdose, and training them on how to administer it, there is the hope that the outreach teams would be even more successful in their life-saving efforts.”

The Police Chiefs of Plymouth County offer their full support of the bill and hope to see police departments in communities throughout the state reach out to their local politicians and ask them to co-sponsor the bill and help raise awareness of this critical issue. The PCO Chiefs are asking all of their State Senators and State Representatives to sign on and support this bill.

“I have seen firsthand the difference Plymouth County Outreach has made in my community in helping those suffering from substance use,” Sen. deMacedo said. “It is my hope that this legislation will give those on the front lines greater access to the tools they need to save lives in our communities and across the state.”

State Rep. Sullivan said, “This key piece of legislation which has been filed in both the House and Senate, will be another step forward in the battle against the horrible opioid epidemic. Taking this proactive and aggressive approach will provide another necessary tool for our first responders and outreach teams. I look forward to working with Senator Timilty, Senator deMacedo, Chief Allen, Chief Botieri and members of PCO to advocate on behalf of this bill in continuing the fight against the opioid epidemic. I encourage my colleagues in both the House and Senate to support this legislation.”

Chief Allen said, “We are very thankful to see that our dialogue with Senator Timilty, Senator deMacedo and State Representative Sullivan has come to fruition as a bill and we are thankful for their support in getting this bill drafted. Hopefully it goes through the legislature and gets passed into law, giving our residents more access to this live-saving drug.”

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 Matthew Clancy, 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 Frank Alvihiera, 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 Chief Patrick Dillon, Rochester Chief Robert Small, Rockland Chief John Llewellyn, Scituate Chief Michael Stewart, Wareham Chief John Walcek, West Bridgewater Chief Victor Flaherty and Whitman Chief Scott D. Benton.

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Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: bill, narcan, PCO, Plymouth County, Plymouth County Outreach

Hull Police Investigating after Body Found in Water off Pemberton Point

January 2, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Hull Police Department
Chief John Dunn
1 School Street
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Hull Police Investigating after Body Found in Water off Pemberton Point

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department is investigating after the body of an adult male was found in the water off Pemberton Point.

Hull Police were called to a location off Main Street near the Hull Ferry Terminal shortly after noontime. Officials located the body of an adult male, believed to be in his 30s. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The initial investigation indicates that the incident is not suspicious.

This is an active an ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. 

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Plymouth County Outreach Shares 2018 Success Stories

December 26, 2018 by Benjamin Paulin

Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Plymouth County Outreach Shares 2018 Success Stories

The Police Chiefs of Plymouth County are pleased to share some of the successes that Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) had in 2018 and look forward to what lies ahead for next year.

“This has been a fantastic year for PCO as far as growth and recognition on a local and national level,” East Bridgewater Police Chief Scott Allen said. “Our outreach officers and recovery coaches have worked hard all year to successfully get treatment and care for dozens of people. Our countywide model for dealing with the opioid crisis has developed a proven track record of success and I know all of the chiefs look forward to seeing what next year brings.”

Outreach Team Successes

The PCO Outreach Team consists of recovery coaches and outreach officers who respond to the home of an overdose survivor within 24-72 hours of the event taking place. Together, they bring resources and offer support to the individual that overdosed and their family.

PCO would like to share several individual success stories that were received via outreach officers, recovery coaches and various partners throughout the year.

To read some of the success stories click here.

Plymouth County Outreach Honored With National Community Policing Award

Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) was awarded the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Leadership in Community Policing Award in October.

Several PCO representatives traveled to Orlando, Florida to accept the award during the 2018 IACP Annual Conference and Exposition – including many Plymouth County police chiefs, District Attorney Timothy Cruz and Sheriff Deputy Superintendent James Muscato.

The Leadership in Community Policing Award recognized outstanding community policing initiatives undertaken by law enforcement agencies across the world. The award is given to police agencies whose best practices in community policing utilize collaboration and partnerships to make their communities safer.

Plymouth County Outreach to Receive $500,000 Federal Grant

In October, Plymouth County Outreach was awarded a federal grant that will significantly improve the services provided by the group in the coming years.

PCO will receive a $496,650 grant as part of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Program through the U.S. Department of Justice.

The award was among the first major federal funding grants to go toward substance use disorder treatment and recovery legislation, with the aim of addressing the ongoing opioid epidemic.

The funds, which will be dispersed over the next two years, will allow PCO to hire two full-time staff members – a Project Coordinator and an Operations Supervisor. In addition, the money will enable PCO to improve its Critical Incident Management System database, which tracks the number of overdoses in the region and allows for research and detailed analysis of the data collected to be studied by PCO’s treatment and healthcare partners.

Plymouth County Outreach Continues Participation in AmeriCorps Program

PCO announced in August that it was going to be participating for a second year in the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I) AmeriCorps program, and would be adding a second outreach coordinator position.

PCO is continuing its partnership with Outreach Coordinator Vicky Butler and Recovery Coaches Kurt Gerold and Sloane Ferenz. The three were recognized for their work in August by P.A.A.R.I at the Arlington Police Department’s first AmeriCorps graduation ceremony.

Plymouth County Outreach Featured in National Policing Magazine

In March, PCO was featured in the March issue of The Police Chief Magazine.

The nationally distributed magazine is a product of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The entire March issue was dedicated to the topic of current issues involving drugs.

The 3,700-word article entitled “Leading a Community Solution to a Community Problem” provides an in-depth look at the opioid epidemic that local law enforcement has been addressing for more than a decade. It highlights the tactics, partnerships and ongoing efforts to find solutions that help save lives and offer substance users the help and recovery options they need.

“I think this year has proven that our community and partnership-based approach to the opioid epidemic can provide avenues for people to get the help they so desperately need. Plus, it gives support for family members and loved ones who are at times at a loss for how to help their son, daughter or relative,” Plymouth Police Chief Michael Botieri said. “On behalf of all of the chiefs, we would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the recovery and outreach workers that made PCO a success in 2018.”

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 Matthew Clancy, East Bridgewater Chief Scott Allen, Halifax Chief Ted Broderick, Hanover Chief Walter Sweeney, Hanson Chief Michael Miksch, Hingham Chief Glenn Olsson, Hull Chief John Dunn, Kingston Chief Maurice Splaine, Lakeville Chief Frank Alvihiera, 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 Chief Patrick Dillon, Rochester Chief Robert Small, Rockland Chief John Llewellyn, Scituate Chief Michael Stewart, Wareham Chief John Walcek, West Bridgewater Chief Victor Flaherty and Whitman Chief Scott D. Benton.

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Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: PCO, Plymouth County Outreach

Hull Police Arrest and Charge Man Following Several Acts of Vandalism

November 27, 2018 by Benjamin Paulin

Hull Police Department
Chief John Dunn
1 School Street
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Hull Police Arrest and Charge Man Following Several Acts of Vandalism

MICHAEL HASKINS, AGE 26, OF HULL was charged with vandalizing several businesses and vehicles after being arrested by Hull Police. (Photo courtesy Hull Police)

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department has arrested a man who turned himself into police after he allegedly vandalized several businesses and vehicles over the weekend.

MICHAEL HASKINS, AGE 26, OF HULL is charged with 12 counts of Vandalizing Property.

Hull Police were investigating the vandalism incidents that occurred late Saturday night and after midnight on Sunday in the area of the Kenberma shopping district, Nantasket Avenue, Newport Road and Touraine Avenue.

In total, there were 12 acts of vandalism with an estimated $5,000 worth of damage. Five storefront windows and doors were broken, along with damage done to seven motor vehicles.

While police were actively investigating the incidents, at approximately 8:40 p.m. Monday, a man who identified himself as HASKINS turned himself in at the Hull Police Station.

As part of the subsequent investigation, HASKINS’ parents consented to allow investigators into their home where they seized the clothing that HASKINS had been wearing that night. The clothes had blood on them and HASKINS also had an injury and cuts on one of his hands.

On the initial call, police officers followed a trail of blood that led from one business to another that had been vandalized.

The clothes that were seized from the home match the clothes that HASKINS was seen wearing in surveillance footage obtained by police at one of the businesses that was vandalized.

HASKINS is expected to be arraigned today at Hingham District Court.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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