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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE MASSACHUSETTS CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION, INC.
Spring Issue
May/June 2014 VOL. 6-14
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General Counsel’s Legal
Updates/Hot Topic
Police Psychology Corner
National Grid Scam Warning
Chiefs Training on MV
IACP Membership Drive
25th Annual Ralph Lepore
Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament
IACP October 2014 Housing
Request Form
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2014 OFFICERS
President
Chief Erik G. Blake
Oak Bluffs
1st Vice President
Chief Douglas W. Mellis
East Longmeadow
2nd Vice President
Chief Daniel R. Charette
Southbridge
3rd Vice President
Chief William G. Brooks, III
Norwood
Sergeant-at-Arms
Chief James A. DiGianvittorio
Middleton
Treasurer
Chief Mark K. Leahy
Northborough
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chief James G. Hicks
Natick (Past President)
Chief Rodney C. Collins
Mashpee (Barnstable & Islands)
Chief Stephen E. O’Brien
Lenox (Berkshire)
Chief Brian Clark
Norton (Bristol)
Chief Russell M. Stevens
Hamilton (Essex)
Chief Timothy C. Anderson
Athol (Franklin)
Chief Jeffrey Farnsworth
Hampden (Hampden)
Chief Francis R. Fox, Jr.
Belchertown (Hampshire)
Chief Steven A. Mazzie
Everett (Major City Chiefs)
Chief Richard R. Thompson, III
Sherborn (Middlesex)
Chief Richard E. Smith
Wakefield (Middlesex)
May/June 2014
Features
Vo l u m e
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President’s MessagePage 5
General Counsel’s Corner
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MCOPA Logo Online Store
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Executive Director’s ReportPage11
COPPER - Chief Michael R. Healy (Ret.)
Page 12
National Grid Scam WarningPage14
Police Psychology CornerPage 15
Chief of Police VacanciesPage15
Randolph Regional Academy Director Vacancy Page
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General Counsel’s Legal Updates/Hot Topics
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IACP October 2014 Housing Request Form
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MPI In-Service and Specialized Training
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IACP Membership DrivePage24
IACP Membership ApplicationPage25
Chiefs and Command Staff Training on MVI
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25th Annual Ralph Lepore Jimmy Fund Page 28
Golf Tournament Registration Form
MPI Class SchedulePage31
Monthly
Upcoming EventsPage 6
Proposed Membership Applications
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In MemoriamPage19
Chief Terrence M. Cunningham
Wellesley (Norfolk)
Chief Christopher D. Delmonte
Bridgewater (Plymouth)
Chief Brian A. Kyes
Chelsea (Suffolk)
Chief Patrick T. Foley
Douglas (Worcester)
Chief Scott Livingston
Winchendon (Worcester)
Chief Ernest H. Leffler
Bentley University (Campus)
Life Member
Chief Peter F. Roddy (Ret.)
Leominster
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President’s Message
Chief Erik G. Blake
Dear MA Chiefs,
As the May super meeting approaches I look
forward to once again meeting as a group and report on the progress made over the past few months
since we last met. The legislative committee has
been making amazing strides in moving our agenda forward. I believe everyone will be pleased with
the movement at the State House. I want to thank
all the chiefs who took the time to reach out to their
respective legislators when we have called for action. These calls make a huge difference and show
that we are engaged and deserving of consideration.
On Friday June 6th I will be attending the 4th
annual Mental health & Law Enforcement Conference. If you are interested, the conference brings together police, EMS, DPH, NAMI and State legislators
to focus on issues and problem solving together the
growing concerns with our mentally ill population.
The MA Chiefs PMC team will be reaching out to everyone asking for your support of the our 2014 ride.
Details to follow, but we are hosting a fundraiser at the
Cask & Flagon restaurant in Marshfield the second week
of July. We are scheduling a large silent auction, celebrity guests and a night filled with food, beverage and
entertainment. We are hoping to make this the event of
the summer and raise a substantial amount of money
for the Jimmy Fund. I will make the pitch once again
for chiefs to sign up for the Jimmy Fund walk in September. I have registered for the 3 mile walk in uniform
that ends at the Dana Farber. Get your fund raising
cans out, raise the $300 and join us in this vital effort.
Thank you for all your support thus far and for upholding out values- In unity, there is strength.
Respectfully,
ERIK BLAKE
President
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Attention Chiefs!
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IACP Annual Conference
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MONTHLY EXECUTIVE BOARD
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June 2014
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July 2014
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August 2014 No Business Meeting
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General Counsel’s Corner
Attorney John M. Collins
New Policies (including Medical Marijuana Use)
Chiefs that want to implement a new policy
should NOT submit a proposal during regular contract
negotiations. This includes one on Medical Marijuana
Use. Typically, mid-term bargaining results from an
employer’s proposal made while a collective bargaining agreement is in effect which involves a change in
or affects a mandatory subject of bargaining. The Law
does not prohibit either party from proposing to bargain over terms and conditions of employment separate
from successor contract negotiations. (Town of Westborough, 25 MLC 81, 88 (1997). By no means should
a chief let the city or town put the policy “on the table”
during negotiations as a management proposal. Once
negotiations for a successor (or initial) collective bargaining agreement are underway, an employer is not
free unilaterally to implement its proposal made as part
of the regular contract negotiations, even if negotiations
on that subject have reached impasse, unless the entire
negotiations have reached impasse and no petition has
been filed with the JLMC.
Chiefs who are interested in making changes
during the life a contract are likely to find unions using
delaying tactics. This is in an effort to avoid reaching
impasse before regular contract negotiations set started.
These union efforts are based on an incorrect interpretation of Town of Arlington case. If no regular contract
negotiations are taking place at the time a chief proposes a change, mid-term bargaining may proceed until
agreement or impasse is reached on that proposal. It is
only where a topic has been placed on the table that a
city or town cannot withdraw it and proceed to impasse
separately.
A typical union reply to a chief ’s notice of a proposed mid-term charge is the insistence on waiting until regular negotiations start. Do NOT do it! There is no
obligation to do so. If the union is not willing to start
mid-term negotiations in a timely manner, management is free to inform the union that this will be treated
as a waiver (and/or a failure to negotiate in good faith),
which will authorize the employer to implement its proposal.
Because the existence of impasse will be a cru7
cial issue if the Division of Labor Relations is confronted with a unilateral change case, the employer should
maintain a “paper trail” documenting its efforts and the
existence of impasse or a waiver.
NOTE: Sample letters for notifying the union of
a proposed change, and offering to negotiate is included
in the Appendix to the Chief ’s Guide to Labor Relations. (Forms 3, 4 and 5).
Fine Increases for Notice Posting Failures
Beginning April 18, 2014, employers can be
fined $210 per incidence for failing to post notices required by federal nondiscrimination laws. (29 C.F.R.
Part 1601).
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act require that every
covered employer, post notices describing the pertinent
provisions of those laws.
Notices must be posted in a conspicuous place
where other notices to employees and job applicants
are customarily located.
A single copy of the notice poster in a conspicuous place where most employees and job applicants will
see it usually suffices. Employers with multiple business
locations generally must post the notice in each location.
The ADA specifically requires that notices be in
accessible formats. That means they must be placed in
locations that are accessible and in a form that can be
accessed by those with vision impairments, either by recording the information or having someone read it aloud.
EEOC offers a consolidated poster meeting
the requirements of most of the federal equal employment opportunity laws. Posters can be printed or ordered at http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm.
The Massachusetts MCAD has several
posters available to cover this state’s laws as well:
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Chiefs Working Paid Details
In order to avoid being charged by the Ethics
Commission for allegedly violating the conflict of interest
rules of G.L. c. 268A, the appointing authority (Board of
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General Counsel’s Legal Update
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Selectmen, Mayor, Manager, City Council, etc.) must be
willing to restructure a chief ’s employment agreement.
This action will offset possible charges that a chief was
receiving double compensation in violation of M.G.L. c.
268A, s. 23. Since a chief is deemed to be on duty twenty-four hours a day, it could have been argued that his or
her salary was to cover all services performed, including paid details if the chief actually worked such details.
The second area requiring action by the appointing authority is the granting of an exemption
under section 19 of the Conflict of Interest Law. By
deciding which details to assign himself or herself to
work, a chief or superior officer would technically be
participating in a “particular matter in which [s]he has
a financial interest” (a violation of section 19). However, section 19(b) states that it shall not be a violation:
. . . if the municipal employee first advises the
official responsible for appointment to his position of
the nature and circumstances of the particular matter
and makes full disclosure of such financial interest, and
receives in advance a written determination by that official that the interest is not so substantial as to be determined likely to affect the integrity of the services
which the municipality may expect from the employee.
The appointing authority must first decide
whether to grant a blanket exemption or one on a detail-by-detail basis.
If the appointing authority elects to grant a blanket exemption, the Ethics Commission has decided that
the following conditions must be set:
1. A maximum dollar amount the chief can earn as detail compensation annually, or alternatively, a maximum
number of hours the chief can work details annually;
2. Whether detail work can be performed during “normal” (i.e., weekday) working hours;
3. Procedures to ensure that the chief does not assign
himself or herself either the “choice” details (at the expense of other members of the department) or regular,
exclusive details with a particular private entity; and
4. Procedures for when an emergency arises while the
chief is doing detail work; e.g.:
a. Requiring the chief to make arrangements
with the entity for which [s]he is working the detail
which allows the chief to leave if needed elsewhere for
police business; or
b. Establishing a procedure whereby the chief
will request that the police department of a neighboring
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town or the state police cover the matter.
The Ethics Commission has also ruled that any
such restructured employment arrangement should be
submitted to the Commission to verify that the conflict
of interest issues have been adequately addressed by the
terms and conditions actually decided upon by the selectmen or other appointing authority.
For what it is worth: M.G.L.A. 44 § 58
”No city
or town shall pay a bill incurred by any official thereof
for wines, liquors or cigars.”
Discretionary Citations
Chiefs should not be “ordering” officers to issue
speeding tickets rather than warnings. As the Newton
case made clear, officers must have discretion to handle
these matters. Encouraging or otherwise making one’s
preference known is OK, however. Chiefs are also free
to take other actions to encourage responsible enforcement by officers, including explaining to the press or
others that the Chief is constrained by a court decision
but expects officers to act responsibly, etc.
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from the MPTC each year.
5. Assuming they are not in a bargaining unit, get them
to prove they have health insurance and are covered by
LTC’s for “Law Enforcement” Officers
Chiefs often receive requests from persons Medicare.
6. Notify the town's 111F insurance carrier that they
working in corrections, probation, or any number of
state or federal criminal justice related agencies asking are working details, etc.
for a reduced fee for a License to Carry. (Regular price is
For cities and towns that want a more clear an$100; law enforcement folks get an LTC for $25.) In the swer
about
whether such persons may work details, a
absence of any statutory or regulatory definition, chiefs
have some leeway in determining who qualifies for such special act of the legislature might be worth considerclassification. While there is a definition for a law en- ing.
forcement officer under the LEOSA law (and that can
be used as a guideline) it is not binding on this issue. A Drug Users and Firearms Licensing
Under the federal law, certain persons may not
sensible practice which many chiefs have adopted is to explain to an applicant that if he or she is required to possess a firearm, ammunition, etc. if they are an “uncarry a gun as part of their job, they get a discount. If lawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance”
they never qualify with their firearm or carry as part of which includes marijuana, depressants, stimulants, and
their job, they don't. Some chiefs simply require that a narcotic drugs. Such person is one who uses a controlled
person asking for the discount submit a letter from his substance and has lost the power of self-control with
or her department or agency indicating that the appli- reference to the use of the controlled substance; and any
person who is a current user of a controlled substance
cant’s job requires carrying a gun.
There is no penalty if the chief issues at a re- in a manner other than as prescribed by a licensed phyduced rate using any common-sense criteria. At this sician. Such use is not limited to the use of drugs on a
point, neither EOPSS nor the Firearms Records Bureau particular day, or within a matter of days or weeks be(FRB) have decided to review what individual chiefs do fore, but rather that the unlawful use has occurred recently enough to indicate that the individual is actively
on this issue.
Overall, the statute is vague and the term "law engaged in such conduct. A person may be an unlawful
enforcement officials" as used in the law is not defined. current user of a controlled substance even though the
However, while the term law enforcement officials in- substance is not being used at the precise time the percludes more than the police, in all cases it appears lim- son seeks to acquire a firearm or receives or possesses a
ited to those that have authority to either make an arrest firearm. An inference of current use may be drawn from
or issue some form of citation for violation of applicable evidence of a recent use or possession of a controlled
laws. Correction workers, unless they carry a gun and substance or a pattern of use or possession that reasonably covers the present time, e.g., a conviction for use
have the power to arrest, do not appear to be covered.
or possession of a controlled substance within the past
year, or multiple arrests for such offenses within the past
Retirees and Paid Details
While there is some disagreement as to whether retired five years if the most recent arrest occurred within the
police officers over 65 can work paid details, if a depart- past year. This includes persons found through a drug
ment chooses to do so, here are some things to consider: test to use a controlled substance unlawfully, provided
the test was administered within the past year.
1. Have them complete an Employment Application.
2. Do a full background check unless they have been For a current or former member of the Armed Forcworking as a police officer recently and do a full CORI es, an inference of current use may be drawn from recent disciplinary or other administrative action based
check (III, etc.)
3. Conduct a PAT Test and after making a conditional on confirmed drug use, e.g., court-martial conviction,
offer of employment get a full physical and psych evalu- non-judicial punishment, or an administrative discharge based on drug use or drug rehabilitation failure.
ation.
4. Be sure they are and stay current on annual training
and qualifications, such as firearms, Legal Updates, First Recouping Academy Costs
Responder/CPR and other R/I In Service requirements A department can have a signed agreement with officers
that attend a basic recruit academy that requires them
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General Counsel’s Legal Update
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to either stay with the department for a certain number
of years or to reimburse the municipality for the $3,000
tuition and other fees it paid. Sample forms are available on the MCOPA web site under www.masschiefs.
org/ member-documents/academy-forms
Releases in Severance Agreements
Where an officer – including the chief - signs a
Settlement Agreement with a city or town spelling out
terms in connection with the end of their employment,
it is customary to have very broad releases signed, essentially trying to prevent any future claims or suits. In
some cases, such as claims of discrimination, regardless
of the language used in the release, public policy and
the law will not allow certain claims to be waived. The
most that can be done is to have the employee give up
any recovery of money if such claims are made. Here is
a sample waiver clause chiefs may want to use in such
cases:
Employee releases the municipality, past and
present municipal officials both elected and appointed,
department heads, employees, attorneys, agents, and assigns from any and all claims, actions, causes of action,
claims for relief, damages, promises and demands which
Employee now has or may have against the released
parties arising out of employment or the termination
of employment, including any possible claims, rights or
causes of action arising under the Age Discrimination
in Employment Act, any other claim of discrimination
on any basis, any contract claim, any claim of defamation, any common law or statutory state law claim, any
retaliation claim, any claim pursuant to ERISA, the Fair
Labor Standards Act or Massachusetts wage and hour
laws, or any claim for attorneys’ fees. Employee also
releases the municipality from any claim pursuant to
the Family and Medical Leave Act and has received all
paid and unpaid leave to which Employee is entitled.
Employee agrees not to prosecute or pursue any claim
against the municipality that this Release purports to
cover. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Agreement, this Release is not intended to
interfere with Employee’s guaranteed right to challenge
the validity of this Agreement and Release under the
Older Workers Benefit Protection Act. Nor is this Release intended to interfere with Employee’s right to file a
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charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) or the Massachusetts Commission
Against Discrimination (MCAD) in connection with
any claim Employee may have or to assist the EEOC or
the MCAD in any manner. However, by executing this
Agreement, Employee waives the right to any recovery
in any such EEOC or MCAD proceeding, or in any such
proceeding brought by the EEOC or the MCAD on Employee’s behalf. This Release is a release of both known
and unknown claims, but is not a release of future rights
or claims that may arise after termination. This Release
does not extinguish any rights or obligations arising
under this Agreement. The municipality expressly denies any liability or alleged violation. Payment is made
pursuant to this Agreement solely for the purpose of
compromising any and all claims without the cost and
burden of litigation.
Executive Director’s Report
Chief A. Wayne Sampson, (Ret.)
With the legislative year ending in July, there is
a great deal of activity at the State House. Our legislative
chairman, Chief Bill Brooks, and the Legislative Committee have been working diligently with our lobbyists
from Bay State Strategies and I am happy to report a
significant amount of success with our legislative agenda. We have seen a substantial increase for the MPTC
in-service budget as well as an increase in the revolving account for recruit training. If these two items are
passed by both houses of the legislature and signed by
the Governor, there will be a considerable positive impact in the training of police officers for fiscal year 2015.
In addition, we will be able to greatly reduce a backlog
of candidates waiting to attend a full-time Academy.
We are also making important headway on the
issue of increasing the contractual rights of non-civilservice police officers. Additionally, we have been successful in including our language changes to reduce
the liability of police officers when taking juveniles
into custody. While there has been no final resolution
to these matters, they have made noteworthy progress
thanks to the assistance of our lobbyists.
We would like to thank all of our vendors, police officials who attended, and certainly Cheryl, Dawn,
Mark, and Rick for all the great work done at our 2014
annual tradeshow which was our largest ever.
As part of our ongoing efforts to create a stable
economic environment for our Association, we are attempting to take advantage of the current real estate
market in terms of locating a permanent home for the
Association. We have been researching commercial
buildings within the Central Mass area to ensure easy
access by all of our members and to maintain the partnership with the Municipal Police Institute.
We continue to ask your strong support for our
relationship with the Jimmy fund. Please watch for up-
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coming notices regarding the Jimmy Fund golf tournament and the Jimmy Fund walk in September.
We would like to remind all of our Chiefs that in
order to better communicate with you we are now also
operating a Twitter account and request that you join it
in order to receive Association notices.
COPPER
Chief Michael R. Healy, Ret.
Is that actually green grass I am looking at outside my office window? Is the snow season and subzero
temperatures truly over? I certainly hope so! I say that
with some skepticism because those of you in retirement
certainly recall the six inch snow storm we were hit with
on May 8, 1977. I was working the midnight shift and
we had trees, branches and power lines down all around
Town. On May 8th the trees were full of leaves and the
weight of the snow snapped branches like twigs. My
woodchips were down and the snow plow successfully
relocated them.
Congratulations go out to Chief Charles “Chip”
Dodge of the Montague Police Department for his selection as “Citizen of the Year” by the Montague Elks for all
he does for the community. Thank you, Chip, because
your actions epitomize what being a good, conscientious and community involved Police Chief means.
This month you may find my report a bit short,
but with babysitting duty for a two year old who is as demanding as her mother and grandmother, my time is a
tad short. Love every minute of it, but sometimes I wish
I was back at work babysitting for the older babies who
worked for me. I am glad I took my NO WHINING
sign from my desk when I retired because I can use it
now. Some of you whiners who worked for me are now
chiefs. Boy, how do you like it now? Life goes full circle.
Thought of the Day:
You know that Indestructible black box that is
placed in airplanes? Ever wonder why don’t they make
the whole plane out of that stuff?
Mystery Trivia
force was reduced to 64. In February 1875 the State
Constabulary was replaced through a new legislative
act and with the signature of Governor William Gaston
the State Detective Force was established. Although authorized a total compliment of 30 officers only 15 were
hired that first year. Luther Stephenson was appointed
the Chief of Detectives and a year after his appointment
he had the duties of the force expanded greatly. The
State Detectives lasted only four years when they were
replaced with District Police in the same legislation that
abolished the State Detectives. The new District Police
was authorized by legislation to enlist a compliment of
16 officers but the legislators only appropriated enough
money to hire 9. Rufus R. Wade was appointed the department’s chief and held that position for twenty-five
years until his death. Chief Joseph Shaw then became
the new District Police Chief. When the District Police
Force was disbanded in 1919 the Commonwealth established the Department of Public Safety and the District
Chief was replaced with the title of Commissioner of
Public Safety.
This month’s trivia question
When I first became a police officer in 1966 the Town of
Northborough would purchase their cruisers from the
local dealer who at the time was Bennett Chevrolet right
in Town. I believe that process was done in each community that had a local dealer. In communities that did
not have a local dealer they would go to the nearest city
or town that did have a dealership. Departments where
I worked had a wide variety of cruisers. I have driven
the following cruisers; Ford, Pontiac, Nash Rambler,
Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Dodge and Checker.
Each was purchased from a local or nearby dealer. At
some point a local franchise decided to specialize in the
cruiser business. My questions this month are: What
year did this take place? What was the name of the local dealer where this idea started? Who was the individual who started it? What was the name of the new
franchise?
Last month I asked if you could tell me what year
the District Police came to fruition, how big the agency
was and what happened to it? The answer is the agency referred to as the District Police came into fruition
in 1879 replacing what was called the State Detective
Force. The progression of policing State wide in Mas- Remember to be the first to answer the question and
sachusetts actually began in 1865 with the establishment Wayne Sampson promises you a free lunch. That in and
of the State Constabulary. That agency grew to a total of itself is a feat!! Send your answer to topcopwpd1@
of 131 Constables in 1867 but a year later in 1868 that
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gmail.com and be the winner of the free lunch.
Pictures from the past
Remember to update your contact information
with Cheryl at the MCOPA office. If you changed your
e-mail, snail mail or phone information during the last
year, please send her your new information. Her e-mail
address is [email protected]. If you have any useless trivial information you want me to include in the
COPPER please contact me at [email protected]
or call me at (508) 989-7049. Send me some of your old
photos of past meetings and IACP trips and I will put
them in the newsletter. My mailing address is 2 Redwood Circle, Boylston, MA 01505.
Let’s stay connected. Here’s to good health in your retirement.
Quote of the month:
“The greater the number of laws and enactments, the
more thieves and robbers there will be.”
Lao-tzy, Chinese philosopher (c 604-531 B.C.)
This is why we do what we do for the Jimmy Fund.
Not actually a picture from the past, but this is how
the Winter Command Staff Meetings are held when
you retire! Guess who is taking the picture!
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Remember September 21, 2014 for the next
Jimmy Fund Walk. Join Team Police Chiefs
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Chief Edward J. Lee, Jr.,
Hopkinton
Recommended by Chief A. Wayne Sampson(Retired)
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Police Psychology Corner
Leo F. Polizoti, Ph.D.
Police, Consulting Psychologist/ Training Consultant, MPI
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Stress Units
There are a number of Stress Units in departments throughout the Commonwealth. As with many
other things in life, there are both good and bad or problematic aspects to utilizing one in your department.
THE BAD
Confidentiality: This is a relatively common
problem in that stress unit personnel sometimes have a
tendency to disclose information to others. This lowers
the trust in the unit and makes it ineffective.
Playing Freud: Oftentimes stress unit members think
they are Sigmund Freud! This can prevent officers from
accessing appropriate assistance. Additionally, it can
lead to serious problems and possible liability.
Problem stress officers: It is not unusual for some voluntary stress officers to have a number of personal problems. They are sometimes the very ones that others in
the department think have “psych problems”.
Records: Keeping any type of written record can be a
problem. State Trooper Gil Bernard, who has done
a very good job as a stress officer for the State Police,
is a case in point. He maintained that any records he
possessed were confidential and had that supported in
court. That was a win in some respects. I am not any attorney, but if a stress counselor can have a similar confidentiality privilege as a licensed professional then I can
see a scenario where a stress officer is attacked for not
keeping records. Jack Collins would know more about
this than me.
so as a result of input from the stress unit.
Prevention: By accessing the stress unit and getting assistance early many minor problems that could
eventually turn into big ones are fixed thus avoiding
more harm.
The next article will deal with setting one up
and/or improving the one you now have and I will supply input from a few stress unit officers themselves.
Chief of Police Vacancies
Town of Somerset, Massachusetts
The Town of Somerset (pop. 18,000) is seeking a
qualified individual with a minimum supervisory police experience of 10 years and five of which being at the
command-level, with the rank of Lieutenant or higher.
The current 32- sworn officer accredited department
has an operating budget of $2,655,418. E-911 Dispatch
is also part of the Police Department and its operating
budget is $380,564. A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice is required and a master’s degree in Criminal Justice, MBA or MPA is preferred. Candidates should be
experienced with team building, community policing,
THE GOOD
crime prevention and familiar with the accreditation
Help: Officers do often get help as a result of go- process. Applicants should submit a cover letter, aping through the stress unit.
plication and resume to Dennis F. Luttrell, Town AdSupport: Officers and their families do get support from ministrator, Town Hall, 140 Wood Street, Somerset,
the stress officer that they might not get from a licensed MA 02726. Applications are being accepted until May
counselor.
16, 2014. An application and detailed job description
Education: Stress unit members can be effective at edu- is available upon request. Salary and benefits will be necating people about important issues such as substance gotiated, commensurate with qualifications and expeabuse.
rience. The salary range is $104,000 - $115,000, which
includes the Quinn Bill education benefit. Residency is
Access and use: Officers who would not seek out preferred, but not required. The Town of Somerset is an
coun seling on their own are oftentimes motivated to do Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Randolph Regional Academy Director Vacancy
Administrator IV
Agency Name: Municipal Police Training Committee
Official Title: Administrator IV
Functional Title: Randolph Regional Academy Director
Occupational Group: Not Used
Position Type: Non-Civil Service
Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time
Salary Range: $35,247.68 to $88,272.22 Annually
Bargaining Unit: M99
Shift: Day
Confidential: No
Number Of Vacancies: 1
City/Town: Randolph
Region: SOUTHEAST
Facility Location:
MPTC Randolph Training Academy 6 Adams Street Randolph, MA
02368
Application Deadline: 06-02-2014
Apply Online: No
Posting ID: J41605
This position is funded from the Commonwealth’s annual operating budget.
Duties:
The Academy Director is directly responsible for overseeing the operation of the MPTC Randolph training facility and
for facilitating and delivering safe, efficient and timely training to meet the needs of the regional constituents operating within the guidelines and policies of the agency and state systems. Incumbents of this position:
1. Oversee and manage the operation and administration of the Academy.
2. Direct and administer the basic recruit program.
3. Direct support staff and instructors in preparation and delivery of training programs and monitoring/evaluating
instructor performance.
4. Manage the administrative support function related to all academy operations, including but not limited to correspondence, meetings, preparation of instructor contracts and invoices, consistent with agency policy and procedures.
5. Attend area police and advisory group meetings in an effort to determine regional training needs and maintain close
working relations with the community to promote and gain support.
6. Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the academy facility.
7. Perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent parttime, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration, and (B) of which at least three years must have been in a supervisory or managerial
capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Master’s or higher degree with a major in business administration, management, public administration, industrial
engineering, industrial psychology, or hospital administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the
required (A) experience.* *Education toward a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None.
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General Counsel’s
Legal Updates/Hot Topics
Click on the titles below to open the following articles prepared by our General Counsel,
Jack Collins:
Administrative Leave
ID Cards for Retired Officers
Liability for Private and Off Duty Police
Fringe Benefits
Special Police Officers
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Chief Stewart A. Whitney (ret.)
Upton Police Department
May 9, 2014
Grafton at a day and time to be announced. A personal guest
book for condolences and to share memories is available at:
www.RoneyFuneralHome.com
Stewart A. Whitney, 85, passed Friday May 9,
2014 after a long illness. He is survived by his
wife of 19 years, June (Prout) French Whitney;
One daughter, Roxanne Whitney of Hopedale; Three sons, Dennis Whitney and his wife
Jeanne of Douglas, Richard Whitney and his
wife Janice of Harvard, Corey Whitney and
his wife Christina of Upton; 7 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren; Four Step Children, Kathleen (French) Collins and
her husband Russell, Steven French and his wife Rose both of
Whitinsville , Thomas French and his wife Bonnie of Grafton
and Russell French of Roslindale; 8 Step Grandchildren, 3 Step
Great Grandchildren. Mr. Whitney was predeceased by his first
wife Shirley (Inman) Whitney and his second wife, Ruth (Jordan) Carroll Whitney. Stu was born in Milford June 17, 1928
the son of the late Alexander and Hazel (Smith) Whitney and
he lived 61 years in Upton moving to Grafton in 1989. He was
educated in Upton and then served his country as a Korean veteran in The US Army. Following his military service he was an
outside electrician at the Draper Corporation in Hopedale. Stu
then graduated from The Worcester Police Academy and began
a 25 year career with The Upton Police Department as a patrol
officer, was promoted to Sergeant and then Chief for his last five
years retiring in 1990. He was a member of The Massachusetts
Chiefs of Police Association, The International Narcotics Association, Delisle Goulet Post 92 American Legion in Grafton,
The Greendale Retired Men’s Club in Worcester, The Graton
Senior Center and he regularly attended The Baptist Church of
Grafton. The family suggests you honor and remember Chief
Whitney with memorial donations to The Baptist Church of
Grafton, 1 South St. Grafton MA 01519.
Funeral & Calling Hours
All are invited to calling hours at The Roney Funeral Home, 152
Worcester St. in North Grafton Tuesday May 13th from 5 to 8
PM. Funeral services at The Baptist Church of Grafton,
1 South St. in Grafton Center are Wednesday ,May 14th, at 11
AM. He will then be cremated and his ashes will be laid to rest
with Military Honors at Riverside Cemetery on Millbury St. in
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Officer Stephen J. Arkell
Brentwood, N.H. Police Department
May 12, 2014
Stephen J. Arkell, 48, of 6 Gove Road,
Brentwood, died suddenly Monday, May
12, 2014, of fatal gunshot wounds while
on duty as a Brentwood police officer.
He was born Nov. 18, 1965, in Stamford, Conn., the son of Marion and
Tom Arkell. He and his family moved
to Brentwood in 1971. Steve attended
Swasey School in Brentwood, Exeter Junior High School and Exeter High School. After earning a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1988, he
embarked on a career as a builder.
Steve was a well-respected coach in soccer, lacrosse and
baseball for his two daughters and many other local youths. He
was an avid hunter, fisherman, boater and general outdoorsman.
Steve began his police career in 1999 with the Brentwood Police Department and was also the animal control officer
for his hometown. He was a dedicated husband, father and tireless community volunteer.
Steve is survived by his wife of 21 years, Heather (Piper)
Arkell; his daughters, Kimberly and Lauren; his parents, Marion
and Tom Arkell of Brentwood; brother Jeff and wife Robin of
Brentwood, and brother David of Dover; as well as many nieces
and nephews.
SERVICES: A public safety walk-through will be held
from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Exeter High School. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, at
Exeter High School Stadium. Calling hours will be held from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at Stockbridge Funeral Home,
141 Epping Road, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Brentwood Police Association in memory of Officer
Steve Arkell. For more information, visit www.Stockbridgefh.
com.
On May 1, 2014, Chief Sienkiewicz was presented with the NEACP Community Policing Award at the Northampton City
Council Meeting. The award is given to a medium-sized Police Department with a population of 25,000 to 50,000. Numerous submissions were received and Northampton got the award! It was presented by Chief Douglas Johnston of Springfield, Vt. He is the
4th Vice President of the NEACP. The Mayor, David J. Narkewicz, and Chief Sienkiewicz accepted the award.
Randolph Regional Academy Director
Upcoming Retirements
(continued from page 14)
Preferred Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent and experience with
managing, coordinating and scheduling training is preferred.
Experience in police work and police training is strongly
preferred.
How To Apply: Mail cover letter and resume to:
Municipal Police Training Academy
ATTN: Denise Sarro, Director of Human Resources
6 Adams Street
Randolph, MA 02368
Agency Web Address: http://www.mass.gov/mptc/
Diversity Officer: Ms. Shawn Givhan, (508) 820-2656
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities
are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Chief Kevin A. Mooney, Lincoln
A Retirement Party is being held on Friday,
June 27, 2014, from 6:30 – 10:30 P.M., at Pierce House
in Lincoln, MA. Tickets are $50.00. Checks payable
to Friends of Kevin Mooney. For more information, contact Catherine Dubeshter by June 12th at
[email protected] or 781-259-8113.
International Association of Chiefs of Police
121st Annual Conference
Orange County Convention Center – Orlando, FL
October 25th –28th, 2014
Massachusetts
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NEWLY ADDED!
E911 In-Service Mandatory Training for Massachusetts Emergency Dispatchers and
Call Takers.
Post Promotional Mass General Law Chapter 40 Section 36C Mandatory Training
for New Supervisors
IN-SERVICE
First Responder
In the 4 modules of training, we will examine the EMS system and
your place in it. We will look into emergency communications and
documentation, childbirth, injuries to muscle and bones, pediatric
emergencies, the role of emergency transportation and NIMS.
Defensive Tactics
This course is designed to address Defensive Tactics techniques that
are important to the safe and effective operation of today's law
enforcement agents.
Police Ethics
The purpose of this training is to provide officers with the tools
necessary to think and act ethically in both their personal and
professional lives.
From Combat to Community
There is much to learn about the effects of combat zone deployment
on police officers and we realize that some officers and their families
will need resources to help deal with the changes in their lives.
Inside the Walls of Police Culture
In this training program, we will examine our police culture and
how that culture can sometimes work in direct opposition to suicide
prevention.
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E911
New!
E911 In-Service Training
These state approved MPI training courses are designed to meet the “E911
In- Service Mandatory Training Requirements” for Massachusetts Emergency
Dispatchers and
Call takers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Internal Affairs
Grafton PD – June 2, 2014
Internal Affairs Certification Program
UMASS Lowell – June 23 – 27, 2014
Property & Evidence Room Management
Grafton PD – June 5, 2014
Managing and Conducting Background Investigations
Grafton PD – June 12, 2014
Advanced Digital Photography for Law Enforcement
Brockton VAMC – June 17 - 19, 2014
Field Training Officer Program
UMASS Amherst – June 23 – 27, 2014
JOIN THE IACP!
What Is the IACP?
The IACP is the world’s largest association of law
enforcement executives. It is a comprehensive professional organization that serves the leaders of today and
develops the leaders of tomorrow.
Who Can Join?
Law enforcement professionals at every level qualify
for membership in the IACP. Those in command-level
positions qualify for active membership; others working in and associated with law enforcement are eligible
for associate membership.
What Does the IACP Do?
For over 120 years, we have been launching internationally acclaimed programs, speaking out on behalf
of law enforcement, conducting groundbreaking
research, and providing exemplary programs and services to our members around the globe.
How Does the IACP Do This?
The IACP serves the leaders of today through advocacy, training, research, and professional services. The
IACP addresses the most pressing issues facing leaders
today. From new technologies to emerging threats and
trends, the IACP provides comprehensive and responsive service to its members throughout the world.
What Does the IACP Plan to Do in the Future?
The IACP is also focused on developing the law enforcement leaders of tomorrow. The IACP Center for
Police Leadership, the New Police Chief Mentoring
Project, and numerous other training and educational
opportunities are designed to prepare tomorrow’s leaders for the challenges and opportunities they will face.
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Why IACP?
The IACP membership encompasses a diverse and
exceptionally professional group from all aspects of
the law enforcement profession. For only $120 a year,
IACP members are able to participate in committees
and sections of topical interest and readily share successes and challenges with law enforcement leaders
from around the world.
In addition, members are provided opportunities
to participate in summits, project advisory boards,
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provide forums to strengthen professional development, increase leadership capacity, and enhance our
collective relevancy on important policy issues.
All of our efforts, training, research, sample policies,
smart policing strategies, best practices, and advocacy
are directed at making our members successful and
enhancing the role of the law enforcement professional
worldwide. We hold the world’s largest annual conference of law enforcement professionals, which offers
unique training and networking opportunities. It also
provides attendees with access to the latest emerging
technology through vendors. IACP members receive
a $175 discount off of the Conference Registration
cost!
By being a member, you not only enhance your career,
but you also enrich the law enforcement profession as
a whole through your direct involvement. Your participation provides a unified voice for the law enforcement
community on a national and international level, as
well as a platform for the exchange of ideas and best
practices among law enforcement leaders.
How Do I Join?
Interested in becoming an IACP member or know
someone who might want to join the largest association of law enforcement executives?
Visit: http://www.iacp.org/IACPRegistration to apply online. Members and associate members receive
a number of valuable benefits, including access to
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on products and events, a subscription to Police Chief,
and more.
If you have any questions about IACP membership or
would like more information, please contact Christian
Faulkner at [email protected] or visit http://www.
iacp.org/Membership.
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Chief James Pervier, accepts on behalf of the Charlton Police Department one set of four tires that were won as a
raffle prize from Sullivan Tire at the April 2, 2014 Mass Chiefs of Police Association Exposition in Marlborough.
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CHIEFS AND COMMAND STAFF TRAINING
ON MARTHA’S VINEYARD
The Martha's Vineyard Chiefs Association will once again host a week-long training
June 2- 6, 2014 for Chiefs and any command level officers they authorize to attend.
Principal presenters will be MCOPA General Counsel Jack Collins, Chief Bob Pomeroy
(Ret.) of Plymouth (the latter thanks to funding approval from Dan Z. at the MPTC.),
Atty. Austin Joyce, Atty. Lenny Kesten, Atty. Angela Puccini, staff attorney office of the
Supervisor of Public Records, Chief Bill Sullivan (Ret.) Marshfield - now with Cook &
Co., Kurt Schwartz (MEMA Director), Michaela Dunne and possibly Jim Wallace from
DCJIS and Firearms Records Bureau, and Dr. Leo Polizoti. Other speakers will be
announced as confirmations are received.
Topics include: Leadership, Communication and Vision; Employment Contracts for
Chiefs and Command Staff; Handling Employee Discipline; Public Records Update;
Preventing or Responding to 1983 Claims; Conducting IA Investigations; Maternity
Leaves; Investigating and Responding to Discrimination Claims; Handling Work-Related
Injury Claims; Management Rights; Handling Officer-Involved Domestic Violence and
Shootings, Firearms Licensing; CORI issues; Emergency Management and Mutual Aid;
and more.
Registration: $350/person (but only a total of $600 for two from the same department)and this includes breakfast and lunch each day and two evening meals. A limited
number of discounted rooms has been set aside at the Wesley Hotel on beautiful Oak
Bluffs Harbor - at only $100/night! Registrants must call 800-638-9027 and tell the hotel
that they are attending the "MV Chiefs Training" to receive the correct rate. Classes
start early each morning and end mid-afternoon, leaving time for golf, fishing, beach
time and the like.
Contact Chief Randhi Belain of the Aquinnah PD with any questions. (508-645-2313 or
[email protected]) Registrants will be sent info on ferry schedules and costs,
rental car options, spouse or guest activities, etc.
Send a Purchase Order or similar commitment, or mail a check for the registration
payable to the MV Law Enforcement Council to:
Sheriff Mike McCormack
President MV LEC
c/o Dukes County Sheriff's Department
149 Main Street, P.O. Box 252
Edgartown, MA 02539
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25th Annual Ralph Lepore Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! When: Monday, August 11, 2014 Where: Pleasant Valley Country Club, 95 Armsby Road, Sutton, MA Cost: $125.00/pp includes 18 holes, greens fees & carts, gift, morning refreshments and buffet dinner. Sign In: 7:30 am / Shotgun start at 9:00 am Golf Registration Form Directions
95 Armsby Road, Sutton, MA Phone: (508) 865-4441
From Boston: Via the Massachusetts Turnpike West 
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Travel West to Exit 10A (Worcester/Millbury) 
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Take 495 South to I‐290 West (Worcester) 
Travel 7 miles to Northbridge/Oxford Exit #7 Exit onto Route 146 South (Providence). Address:
Travel 4 miles to Northbridge/Oxford Exit #7 Turn Right onto Armsby Road at Pleasant Valley sign Approximate travel time is 45 minutes From Points North: Via Route 495 Take Exit 12 onto Route 146 South Telephone:
Email:
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Take 495 North to Route 16 (Milford) Check One  Please assign me/us to a foursome  I have a foursome (If yes, please fill in below) Name:
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Follow through Milford Center and then through Uxbridge Center to Route 146 North Name:
At the lights at Boston Road intersection (Mobil Station on Right, Sutton Square on Left) reverse direction onto Route 146 South  Turn Right onto Armsby Road at Pleasant Valley sign From Points South: Via Route 495 
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1/2 mile to northbridge/Oxford Exit #7, turn Right onto Armsby Road at Pleasant Valley sign Approximate travel time is 25 minutes From Worcester: Via 1‐290 West 
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Travel to Exit 12 and take Route 146 South Then travel 7 miles to Northbridge/Oxford Exit #7 Turn Right onto Armsby Road at Pleasant Valley sign Approximate travel time is 15 minutes Name:
Team captain should collect and forward payment for his foursome to the Foundation’s Business Office. Payment must accompany registration.  Enclosed is a check payable to “MCOPAFI” in the amount of $
 Please charge our credit card*: Visa / Mastercard / AmEx Credit Card #:
Name as it appears on card:
Expiration Date:
CSV Code:
*NOTE Your card will be charged an additional $5.00 credit card transaction fee. Please return this form along with your payment to Cheryl Lott at the MCOPAFI Business Office at 26 Providence Road, Grafton, MA 01519 Fax (508) 839‐4873 28
25th Annual Ralph Lepore Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament Monday, August 11, 2014 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $2,500 Platinum Sponsor o 4 golfing spots (1 foursome) and gift bag o Company name featured solely on hole signage (Exposure up to 144 golfers) o Opportunity to include promotional materials in goody bag distributed up to 144 golfers $1,000 Gold Sponsor o Company name featured solely on hole signage (Exposure up to 144 golfers) o Opportunity to include promotional materials in gift bag distributed up to 144 golfers $500 Silver Sponsor o Company name featured on hole signage (Exposure up to 144 golfers) o Opportunity to include promotional materials in gift bag distributed up to 144 golfers $100 Tee & Green Sponsor o Custom sign displayed up to 144 golfers o Opportunity to customize your sign to include a message in honor or in memory of someone in addition to your company name PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITY $125 Individual Player o 1 golfing spot and gift bag o Includes cart, greens fees, and lunch
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25th Annual Ralph Lepore Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament
Monday, August 11, 2014 Commitment Form Company Name
Contact Name
Title
Address
City
State
Phone
Fax
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Zip
Email
Signature
Date
COUNT ON ME AND/OR MY COMPANY: PLATINUM: ENCLOSED IS MY GIFT OF $2,500* (4 GOLF SPOTS) GOLD SPONSOR: ENCLOSED IS MY GIFT OF $1,000* SILVER SPONSOR: ENCLOSED IS MY GIFT OF $500* INDIVIDUAL PLAYER: ENCLOSED IS MY GIFT OF $125*      I regret that I am unable to be a Sponsor, however, enclosed is a 100% tax‐deductible contribution in the amount of $  I WISH TO BE A TEE & GREEN SPONSOR. ENCLOSED IS MY GIFT OF $100* PLEASE INDICATE THE PRECISE VERBIAGE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE PRINTED ON THE SIGN:
(FEEL FREE TO INCLUDE A MESSAGE IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE IN ADDITION TO COMPANY NAME)  I WISH TO DONATE A GIFT FOR THE OPPORTUNITY DRAWING. PLEASE INDICATE GIFT ITEM: Please charge my credit card: American Express MasterCard Visa Card #
Expiration Date: Name on card:
CSV #
PLEASE SEND PAYMENT WITH FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN ENCLOSED ENVELOPE TO: Checks made payable to the MCOPAFI JF Golf Tournament, c/o 26 Providence Road, Grafton, MA 01519 Phone: 508.839‐5723 Fax: 508.839‐4873 Email: [email protected] All contributions & in‐kind gifts will be acknowledged in writing two weeks following the event date. *Please note that only amounts in excess of the Fair Market Value of Goods & Services received are tax deductible. Platinum Sponsor, $1,580 ~ Gold Sponsor, $1,000 ~ Silver Sponsor, $500.00 ~ Individual Player, $75
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Date
Seminar
Location
Cost
May 27, 2014
Supervisor Liability
Grafton Police Department
$149.00
May 28 & 29, 2014
Recruiting and Managing Sources of
Information and Confidential Informants (2
Day)
Grafton Police Department
$205.00
May 29, 2014
Medical Marijuana Law
Holiday Inn, Marlborough
$149.00
May 30, 2014
Search & Seizure for the Active Officer
Grafton Police Department
$149.00
June 2 – 6, 2014
Advanced Latent Print Identification &
Comparison
Foxboro Police Department $480.00
June 2, 2014
Internal Affairs
Grafton Police Department
$149.00
June 5, 2014
Property & Evidence Room Management
Grafton Police Department
$149.00
$75.00
June 10, 2014
Day 10 – Executive Development Series
Health & Wellness; Labor Relations; Conflict
Grafton Police Department
of Interest Law; IOD; Employment Contracts;
Estate Planning
June 12, 2014
Managing and Conducting Background
Investigations
Grafton Police Department
$149.00
June 17 – 19, 2014
Advanced Digital Photography for Law
Enforcement
Brockton VAMC Bldg#5
$375.00
June 23 – 27, 2014
Field Training Officer Program
UMASS Amherst
$399.00
Visit mpitraining.com for more info & registration
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