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2014 HOMETOWN HEROES POLICE EDITION HHHHH Saluting Our HHHHH Local Law Enforcement Departments 2 | The Citizen, Laconia, N.H. POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES Monday, March 31, 2014 Alton Police Department Alton Police Department a vital asset It is wonderful to work in a community like the Town of Alton that is safeguarded by such an outstanding group of Police officers and dispatch personnel. The Town of Alton’s police department, led by Chief Ryan Heath is a collection of professional individuals that are easily accessible, approachable, and reliable both in times of need or when one casually crosses paths with them at the local gas station or grocery store. Not only does this department protect the residents and businesses of Alton, they’re also active members in the community they serve as evident by their involvement in almost all community activities. In an effort to engage local residents, several officers have made it a point to go out into the Alton community to speak to local groups and professional organizations and openly discuss the efforts of their department and the vision they have to best Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond serve the Town of Alton. Alton Police Department from left to right: Lt. Todd MacDougall, Cpl. Dennis Orbino, Ofc. The Alton Police department has also David Jones, Ofc. Michael Beauchamp, Disp./Scr. Marie Frost, SRO. Sean Sullivan, Chief shown great initiative in engaging the town’s Ryan Heath, Ofc. Adam Painchaud, Ofc. Jeffrey Jacques, Ofc. Philip Hunter, Department Prosecutor Attorney Anthony Estee, Sr Disp/Scr Tina Hashem. Front row: K-9 Ofc. Christian Johnson with K-9s Syren & Zeke. Missing from photo: Det. Jason Tremblay, Cpl. Tyler Glidden, Ofc. Scott Corbett, Ofc. Billy Tolios, Ofc. Jamie Fellows, Ofc. Brett Murray. youth with the Police Explorers, a program for local students that have shown an interest in law enforcement. Not only do these students who participate get to interact with and learn from their professional counterparts, they also serve the town by volunteering their time to assist Alton police officers at local events and community gatherings. In addition to the Explorers, the department employs a school resource officer that protects, educates, and maintains direct contact with the students, parents, and school administrators of Alton Central School and Prospect Mountain High School. The efforts of the school resource officer helps ensure the local schools that Alton’s children attend remain drug and bully free. Those of us who live and/or work in Alton should be very proud of the police department we have watching over us every day and for their level of engagement with the community as a whole. The department’s efforts are a vital component of what makes the Town of Alton such a terrific place to live, work, and play. Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Front row from left to right- Cpl. Josh Warren, Sgt. Alex Brown, Lt. Andrew Jackson, Cpt. Corey Lobdell. Second row left to right: Officer Sean Sullivan, Nathan Schrider, Nathan Cormier, Damien Warren, Brandon Jones. In the back: Kris Cyr Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond The motorcycle unit is a fully operation patrol unit that responds to calls and handles traffic enforcement just like a patrol car. It’s only restriction is the transportation of prisoners. It’s benefit is that in heavy traffic it is more maneuverable and can get to the call faster. That means quicker clearing of traffic issues, quicker life saving functions and quicker response to active crimes. They currently have 2 motorcycles and 4 certified operators (SRO Sean Sullivan is also a Nationally Certified Police Motorcycle Instructor) and they are working on certifying 2 more officers as operators. They are involved in parades, police funerals, and charity rides. Prole Bank is Proud to Support The Alton Police Department The Alton Police Explorers started in 2000. To join you must be between the ages of 14 and 21 and be a resident of Alton or any of it’s surrounding towns. We meet every week on Thursday nights at 6:00 p.m. At the police department. We have training meetings and business meetings. For training they learn various topics of law enforcement. They compete in a state wide competition every year and hope to some day make it to the National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference (this year it is in Bloomington Indiana) so they can compete against Explorers from all over the country. The Explorers also do fund raising and volunteer work. They have helped out with traffic control for all the large town events like the 4th of July fireworks, an old home day. They have also helped out with other events like the bike rodeo, home show, and the meteor shower event on Mt. Major. They also have sent several members to the NH Police Cadet Training Academy. Which is a week long boot camp that samples the NH police Academy. SRO Sean Sullivan was an explorer when he was 14. He also attended the New Hampshire police cadet trading Academy. SRO Sean Sullivan started this post to give back what he was given when he was young. They are a very active post. by SRO Sean Sullivan Alton Police Department Alton Police Department’s K-9 unit with 2 yr. old K-9 Syren and 10 yr. old K-9 Zeke with Patrolman/ Handler Christian M. Johnson www.ProfileBank.com ROCHESTER • SANBORNVILLE • ALTON • SOMERSWORTH Member FDIC Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Monday, March 31, 2014 The Citizen, Laconia, N.H. | 3 POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES Belknap County Sheriff ’s Department MISSION STATEMENT In keeping with our tradition of excellence, it is the mission of the Belknap County Sheriff ’s Department to provide professional and skilled law enforcement and support services to the citizens and visitors of Belknap County. The members of the Department are committed to protecting and serving the community while fulfilling our role as guardians of safety and freedom. Core values In carrying out our mission, the members of the Department will adhere to these values and guiding principles: Excellence in Service Members will continuously strive to achieve the highest levels of competency in their duties. They will conduct themselves in a manner that reflects excellence in this profession. The Department will continually strive to provide highly qualified, trained and educated personnel to serve our community. Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Belknap County Sheriff ’s Department from left to right: Deputy Judy Estes, Deputy Jim Mcintire, Lt. David Perkins, Sheriff Craig Wiggin, Sgt. William Wright, Deputy Justin Blanchette, and Deputy Michael McCarn. Absent from photos are full time officers: Deputy Joseph Schillinger, Deputy Steve Colcord and Sgt. William Robarge. Belknap Regional Special Operations Group Armored Rescue Vehicle The Belknap Regional Special Operations Program was established in December of 2002 as a means of providing law enforcement agencies in Belknap County with tactical training opportunities and tactical support during critical incidents. This collaborative effort by several police departments in Belknap County also resulted in the creation of the areas first Regional SWAT Team know as the Belknap Regional Special Operations Group. Professional Integrity All activities of the members of the Department will be based on the fundamental principle that we are held to a higher standard in our role as guardians of society’s safety and freedoms. Collaborative Approach In order to provide effective and efficient public safety, the Department will use the team approach to problem solving, both within the Department and with outside agencies. In accordance with its mission to defend and protect life and property, the Belknap Regional Special Operations Group stands ready to utilize this tactical vehicle upon requests for emergency assistance from law enforcement agencies. Accountability to the Public Members of the Department will serve in a professional manner that will build public confidence and trust. Thank You for keeping our Community Safe from The Ouellette Family and the entire staff at Canoe t. Serve it fresh. Make it simple. 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Mann, Chief Lewandoski, Sgt. Akerstrom Belmont Police are proud to support their community and non-profit programs The members of the Belmont Police are a full service Law Enforcement agency and are actively involved in our community. We are proud to support N.H. Special Olympics (Summer and Winter Games, Torch Run, Fueling Dreams), National Night Out, Old Home Day, Youth Bicycle Safety Rodeo, Belmont Senior Center, School Anti-Bullying Program, Belmont Police Explorers Program, D.A.R.E., Santa’s Little Helpers, D.E.A. Drug Drop Off Program, Belmont Police Relief Associa- tion, and Community Neighborhood Watch. Police Officers are on hand at the first day of Elementary School to support new students by handing out pencils and erasers. Officers also visit the schools several times a year to speak about childhood safety issues and to spend quality time reading books to the elementary children in their classrooms. We are truly humbled by the support we are given and thank all of you for the opportunity to serve. Belmont Police Department Support Services Bureau Captain Mark Lewandoski - Commander The Support Services Bureau of the Belmont Police Department encompasses the School Resource Officers, Detectives, Communications and Community Programs and is commanded by Captain Mark Lewandoski, the Executive Officer and Support Services Bureau Commander. School Resource Officers are responsible for the patrolling of three public schools. These two officers not only enforce laws and investigate crimes that occur in the schools, but act as mentors and resources to the more than the 1,500 people within the Shaker Regional School District. These officers also teach programs such as D.A.R.E. and other safety programs Detective Division is responsible for the investigation of all major crimes, coordination with outside local, state and federal agencies and the registration of all sex offenders. Communications Division is responsible for dispatching and monitoring the activity of the on-duty Belmont Police Officers. These civilians are extremely important to the operation of the department and the safety of the officers. Community Programs help the Belmont Police Department serve our citizens in a more efficient manner by raising and maintaining our high standards. Our community programs include such programs as our Law Enforcement Explorer Post, blood drives, senior meals, women safety seminars, gun lock programs to name a few. In Officio Virtus Probitasque “Virtue and Honor in Duty” Monday, March 31, 2014 POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES The Citizen, Laconia, N.H. | 5 Bristol Police Department MISSION OF THE BRISTOL POLICE DEPARTMENT “It is the mission of the Bristol Police Department to provide services with integrity and dedication, to preserve life, to enforce the law, and to work in partnership with the Newfound Lake Community to enhance the quality of life in the Town of Bristol.” Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Bristol Police Department from left to right: Officer Megan McDevitt, Sergeant Joseph Guerriero, Lieutenant Kristopher Bean, Chief Michael Lewis, and Lieutenant Prosecutor Joseph Chivell. Absent from photo: Det. Sgt. Timothy Woodward, Sr. Officer Joseph Vogel IV, Officer Kristin Swass, Officer John Guarnieri, Officer Nicholas Kelley, Officer James Ward, Officer Bryan Tracy, Officer Travis Austin, Officer Jonathan Francis, Admin. Assist Gylene Salmon, Records Sec. Amy Hobart, Crossing Guard Harold Boehmer, Crossing Guard Linda Locke. Neighborhood Watch ~ A Citizen’s Handbook WHAT IS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH? Neighborhood Watch is a citizen’s involvement program where citizens, in cooperation with the Bristol Police Department, directly participate in the detection and prevention of crime. Citizens involved in Neighborhood Watch are trained in how to recognize suspicious or criminal activities and report these activities to their police department. These Neighborhood Watch Citizens keep well informed about their neighborhood and of any suspicious, criminal or dangerous activities that may be occurring. In short, Neighborhood Watch Citizens provide valuable information to Bristol Police Department which investigates suspicious activities, apprehends criminals and prevents crime. Neighborhood Watch can and will make your community a better and safer place to live. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH IS NOT Neighborhood Watch is not a group of vigilantes or lawless people taking the law into their own hands. Neighborhood Watch Citizens do not take the place of their police department in enforcing the law or apprehending criminals. WHY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH WORKS To understand the value of Neighborhood Watch in a community, you must first understand that The Police Department is limited in their available manpower. A Neighborhood Watch Program in your community will greatly help your local police overcome their manpower shortage. This is done by the use of alert citizens within the community who are constantly observing their neighborhood for suspicious activities. 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Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Proud to bring Hometown Heroes Police Edition to the Lakes Region Building a Partnership in the Community Visit us on the web www.bristolshopnsave.com or on facebook at www.facebook.com/bristolshopnsave 171 Fair St. • Laconia, NH • 603-524-3800 6 | The Citizen, Laconia, N.H. POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES Monday, March 31, 2014 Center Harbor Police Department Mission Statement The Mission of the Center Harbor Police Department is to improve the quality of life in our community in partnership with our citizens to prevent crime, regulate traffic, preserve order, and protect the rights, lives, and property of all people. We will strive at all times to establish relationships of trust with our community members who demand high levels of truthfulness, fairness, accountability and compassion. To Accomplish Our Mission We Are Committed to the Following Values: INTEGRITY: We will serve the community and strive to uphold their trust with the highest standard of moral and ethical conduct. We value the reputation of the department and will hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards. RESPECT: We recognize the value of individual and cultural diversity and will treat all people with kindness, tolerance, and dignity and without prejudice. We will protect the rights, liberties, and freedoms of all as granted by the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of New Hampshire. COMPETENCE: We assure the tasks set forth will be accomplished in the most effective and efficient manner. We will be accountable for our actions. We encourage reasonable risk-taking and are tolerant of honest mistakes. We will address and correct behavior, which is contrary to the primary mission of this agency, and will recognize and reward good performance. SERVICE: We will dedicate ourselves to improve the quality of life in our community by providing a safe environment for all. We are committed to protecting life and property, reducing fear, and developing a partnership with citizens to prevent and solve crime. PRIDE: We will as members of the department take pride in the community, our profession, and ourselves. We will work as a team with the community and be role models to the citizens. Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond MPO Donald M Welch Jr., Administrative Assistant Sandra J. Brackett, Sergeant Scott Weiss and Chief Mark Chase Ice Cream Ticket Program rewards kids The Center Harbor Police Department is committed to bike safety. With the location of our town beach, park and basketball court many children travel by bike, skateboard, or scooter to get there. In an effort to educate and encourage voluntary compliance with the state law that requires any person less than 16 years of age riding a bicycle on a public way to wear a helmet, the Center Harbor Police Department will team up with local businesses to reward those children who are ‘caught’ wearing a helmet. Those found following the rules will be issued an ice cream ticket which will be redeemable for an ice cream cone at the participating business. For the 2012 summer season, Dewey’s Ice Cream Parlor and Café located at 34 Plymouth Street in Proud to bring Hometown Heroes Police Edition to the Lakes Region 171 Fair St. • Laconia, NH • 603-524-3800 Center Harbor provided 100 kiddie size ice cream cones at a reduced cost to the Police Department for the program. The Center Harbor Woman’s Club generously agreed to cover that cost. This is a great example of how a private business, a civic organization and the Police Department have come together to make this community program a success. Monday, March 31, 2014 The Citizen, Laconia, N.H. | 7 POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES Franklin Police Department Franklin Police Department Staff David B. Goldstein Chief of Police Penny Stephens Chief ’s Secretary Stephanie Clough Lieutenant Attorney Chris Ahern Prosecutor Jan Theriault Prosecutor’s Secretary Ralph Hale Detective Sergeant Richard O’Connell Detective Part-Time Dan Poirier Patrol Sergeant Rich Carlson Patrol Sergeant Daniel Ball Patrol Sergeant Thomas Dawson Patrol Sergeant Douglas Voelbel Patrol Sergeant David Gotthardt Patrol Officer Christopher Hart Patrol Officer Tammy Thorpe Patrol Officer Mario Messina Patrol Officer Jonathan Ciavola Patrol Officer Adam Donnelly Patrol Officer Eric Drouin Patrol Officer Kendall Wolfson Patrol Officer Joseph Clewley Patrol Officer Wendi Sullivan Communication Supervisor Ethan Ballin Communication Specialist Forrest Walker Communication Specialist Jordana Wing Communication Specialist Wendy Hankins Communication Specialist Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Officer Donnelly has been with Franklin PD for seven years now, after working with the Waterville Valley Police Department and Campton Police Department and started his career in 2002. Max is going to be turning 2 years old this month and is a registered black German Shepherd dog. Max has a strong work and play drive and is motivated to learn. I give special thanks to the NH Working Dog Foundation located in Portsmouth, NH for excepting our grant application, providing Max to the city, and a life time of training. If everything goes as planned Max will be Patrol Certified in one year or less. Narcotics detection training will follow. Officer Donnelly has worked on the K9 program for the city for approximately 2 years now, and with help from Sgt. Richard Carlson and others in the community, we were able to make it happen. City of Franklin welcomes K-9 team to its police force The City of Franklin recently welcomed a new member to its police force. On Feb. 24, Max, a 16- month-old black German Shepherd was officially assigned to the City of Franklin by the NH Police K9 Academy in Portsmouth. The Franklin Police Department has been in line to receive a K9 for some time now, visiting the K9 Academy each week, patiently waiting for a dog that would pass muster and then be assigned to them. Max passed all the required tests and has been partnered with Officer Adam Donnelly of the Franklin Police Department. Max and Officer Donnelly will continue to attend trainings at the Portsmouth K9 Academy every Monday to hone their skills. Max brings a variety of capabilities to the Police Department as K9 teams are trained in agility, to search for contraband, track suspects, find articles and assist with apprehensions. The K9 team will work closely with the SRO and DARE program to coordinate efforts both in terms of enforcement and education as well as the preventing drugs from coming on to school campuses. “The addition of a K9 unit to the Franklin Police Department is a very positive move,” said Franklin Police Chief David Goldstein. “Most criminals would rather submit to arrest than to risk being taken down or bitten by the Police K9. Having a K9 present helps lessen aggression levels, keeping situations from escalating and protecting our officers from harm.” Max and Officer Donnelly will be working some night shifts together, and you can expect to see the duo out and about introducing themselves to the community. Bringing Max to Franklin has certainly been a community effort, a mission accomplished through a combination of fund raising, donations, and grant acquisitions. The Franklin Mayor’s Drug Task Force raised more than $4,000 by hosting a retirement event for Councilor Bob Sharon. This included a sizeable donation from the Hope Community Chapel. Councilor Sharon was one of the original members of the Franklin Mayor’s Drug Task Force. As a tribute to his many contributions the event proceeds were donated to the K9 program in Councilor Sharon’s honor. An additional raffle for an iPad Air by the Task Force raised another $2,000. The Working Dog Foundation provided a $7,000 grant, and various other donations to the city on behalf of the K9 program have been instrumental in bringing Max to Franklin. Dr. Barry Taylor of the Franklin Veterinary Clinic has pledged full support for routine and emergency care of Max, another key component to making this project happen. The Franklin Mayor’s Drug Task Force will continue to fund raise to sustain the K9 Program and residents can look forward to the Annual “Bow-Wow Ball” as a fun community event on May 17th at the Mojalaki Country Club. Additional grant dollars are also actively being sought. Watts Water Technologies Webster Valve Facility Part of the Franklin community since 1959 Thank you for all your Dedication and Hard Work Innovative Water Solutions 8 | The Citizen, Laconia, N.H. POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES Monday, March 31, 2014 Gilford Police Department Below is Gilford PD’s 11 yr. old K-9 Agbar with his Handler Sgt. Dustin Parent. Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Gilford Police Department from left to right: Executive Secretary Tessa Stevens, Special Officer Charles Hopkins, Sgt./Prosecutor Eric Bredbury, Officer Curtis Mailloux, Lt. Kristian Kelley, Officer James Callahan, Lt. James Leach, Det. Sgt. Christopher Jacques, Officer Denise Parker. In front: K9 Officer Adam Vansteensburg, K-9 Ike. Absent from photo: Communication Specialist Charlene Crowell, Sgt. Corey O’Connor, Sgt. Dustin Parent, K-9 Agbar, FTO/Patrolman 1st class Douglas Wall, Officer Daniel O’Neill, Officer Kevin Baron, Officer Jeremy Breton, Special Officer Wesley DeSousa, Officer Holly Harris, Technical Assistant Kim Horan, Communication Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Specialist Karen Craver, Communication Specialist Timothy Doris, Communication Specialist Priscilla Leclaires. Mission Vision The Gilford Police Department serves a diverse community comprised of both permanent and seasonal residents as well as thousands of visitors who come to experience the recreation center of New Hampshire. Working closely with this community, we will provide the best in public safety service through the fair and impartial performance of duties to protect life, property, human rights, and quality of life. This will be done employing the highest ethical standards. This mission will be accomplished through the establishment and maintenance of a proactive partnership with all residents to solve problems facing our community. To fulfill our role in this partnership, through the efficient use of resources we will: • Strive toward excellence of officers and staff by providing training, high quality leadership and supervision, and a quality work environment. • Maintain a strong coherent community relations program to build bonds and ensure trust. • Embrace technology and new concepts/ideas in law enforcement so as to maintain a vision for the future that is responsive to the changing needs of our citizens. This mission and related vision statement is our commitment to provide the highest quality service to the citizens of Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Gilford now and in the future. Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Gilford Municipal Building Police Department renovation and addition is underway as residents voted to make improvements to the town’s public safety system when they took to the polls on Town Meeting Day. The Police Department’s existing station will also be renovated. In a 570 to 296 vote, residents approved Article 10, which will raise $1,213,000 for a bigger station. 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OSSIPPEE OFFICE 260 Route 16B (603) 539-4995 Monday, March 31, 2014 POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES The Citizen, Laconia, N.H. | 9 Laconia Police Department Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Laconia Police Department - back row, from left to right: Dispatcher Timothy Brunelle, Dispatcher Kenneth Smith, Detective Dan Carsen, Detective Sergeant Thomas Swett, Lieutenant Richard Simmons, Master Patrol Officer Joseph Marquis, Lieutenant Alfred Lessard, Detective Peter Horan, Secretary Cheryl Deturk, and Detective Kevin Butler. Front row, from left to right: Master Patrol Officer Benjamin Black, Sergeant Michael Finogle, Officer Michelle Cardinal, and Chief Christopher Adams. Missing from photo: Commissioner Warren Clement, Commissioner Armand Maheux, Commissioner Douglas Whittum, Captain William Clary, Captain Matthew Canfield, James Sawyer, Colleen Richardson, Deborah Simkins, Lori Marsh, Robin Moyer, Sergeant Gary Hubbard, Sergeant Dennis Ashley, Sergeant Allan Graton, Detective Christopher Noyes, Detective Jeffrey Wholley , Detective Daniel Carsen, Detective Peter Horan, Master Patrol Officer Steven Orton, Master Patrol Officer Jonathan Howe, Master Patrol Officer Robert Cameron, Master Patrol Officer Robert Sedgley Jr., Officer Kevin Shortt, Officer Kendra Neri, Officer Adam Batstone, Officer Brandy Enis, Officer Gary Allen, Officer Holly Callahan, Officer Michael Armstrong, Officer Lindsey Legere, Officer Eric Adams, OfPhoto by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond ficer Patrick Lyons, Officer Kyle Jepsen, Officer Richard Bassett, Officer Bryan Moynihan, Officer Anna Brewer-Croteau, Officer Megan Officer & K-9 handler Michael Armstrong Denutte, Officer Joseph Tucker, PT Officer Donald Kimtis, Dispatcher Marnell Dilorenzo, Dispatcher Wayne Swearingin, Evidence and New K-9 Titan. Officer Michael Moyer, Chief Ret. Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo Chief Adams, Sergeant Hubbard and Officer Black participate in the Winni Dip to sup- Laconia Police Officers participating in Thanksgiving lunch at Woodland Heights School. port Special Olympics of NH. THANK YOU TO ALL OUR HOMETOWN HEROES Thank you to all our local police Downtown Laconia All Day Long “Daily Specials” (603) 5 524-2366 24-2 2366 928 White Oak Road, Laconia, NH 03246 (603) 366-5695 • Fax: (603) 366-5720 www.prescottfarm.org Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner All Day Long “Daily Specials” Hours: Mon-Thurs 6:30am-7:30pm Friday 6:30am-9pm • Sat 6:30am-7:30pm Sun 6:30am-2pm 10 | The Citizen, Laconia, N.H. POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES Monday, March 31, 2014 Meredith Police Department Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Meredith Police Department from left to right; Off. Philip McLaughlin, Sgt. Michael Harper, Off Bart Merrill, Cpl. John Eichhorn, Lt. Keith True, Chief Kevin Morrow. Absent from photo: Sgt. Robert Chance, Off. Deborah Dickinson, Off. James Brunt, Off. Gregory Mangers, Off. Kevin O’Reilly, Off. William Goulet and Off. Robert Donnelly. Grovember supports prostate cancer awareness For the month of November 2013 the Meredith Police department grew beards to support men diagnosed with or who are fighting prostate cancer. Police officers grew the beards as part of Grovember — a nationwide program to call attention to prostate cancer. The father of one of the department’s officers is recovering from recent prostate cancer surgery and the Meredith Police Association chose prostate cancer research for one of their annual fund raisers. The Meredith Police Association donated $2,000 plus all contributions from their fund raiser to the prostate cancer research. A blue ribbon of support has been added to each Meredith police cruiser. The Meredith Police Association is financed strictly through fund raisers and donations. MPA has donated nearly $10,000 to various charities and local organizations for 2013. Donations can be made to Meredith Police Association, P.O. Box 1366, Meredith, N.H. 03253 or by calling the Meredith Police at 279-4561. Meredith Police Department Mission Statement: “The mission of the Meredith Police Department is to prevent crime, preserve order and to protect the rights, lives and property of all people. We will work in partnership with our commu- nity to identify and effectively respond to the diverse, ever-changing social neighborhood problems and needs. We will do this with respect, fairness and compassion.” Monday, March 31, 2014 POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES The Citizen, Laconia, N.H. | 11 Moultonborough Police Department Mission Statement: In cooperation with the people of Moultonborough and in partnership with other public and private agencies, to assume a leadership role through a problem solving approach to preventing crime and disorder, reducing citizen fear of crime, providing for the safe and efficient flow of traffic, providing a variety of non-criminal activities, and improving the quality of life as we work together to make Moultonborough truly New Hampshire’s “allAmerican town.” In addition to law enforcement responsibilities, the Moultonborough Police Department offers to our citizens: • Child Indentity Kits • Bicycle Registration • Child Seat Safety Inspections • Residence/Business Security Inspection • Gun Locks • Resources and materials available: • Domestic Violence • Child Safety • Firearms Safety • Identity Safety • Cyber crime Protection • Substance Abuse and Treatment Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Moultonborough Police Department top row standing left to right: Master Patrol Officer Colin LeBlanc, Corporal Jason Boucher, Sergeant Peter Beede, Chief Leonard Wetherbee Jr., Officer Peter John, Sergeant Scott Fulton, Dispatcher Wayne Black, School Resource Officer Jody Baker, Dispatcher Kathleen Lord, Dispatcher Linda Eldridge. Bottom row kneeling left to right: Officer James Quinlan, Master Patrol Officer Jared Beaulieu, Detective Stephen Kessler with K-9 Rony, Officer Daniel Ingram, Dispatcher Sandra Brackett. Missing from photo: Executive Assistant Virginia Welch, Officer Kate Melanson, Officer William Gillis. Stay safe with ‘Project Good Morning’ What is Project Good Morning? Project Good Morning (PGM) is a program designed to assist community residents, who do not have regular/daily contact with relatives, friends or neighbors. The program allows for residents to make daily contact with the police department to ensure that they are ok, and further allowing for their independence and ability to stay in their homes, subsequently adding a check and balance system for family members, friends and relatives. This program allows family, friends or neighbors the security of knowing that the individual is having regular daily contact, and if not they will be checked on and notified if a missed communication should occur. How Project Good Morning Works a. Project Good Morning (PGM) participants complete an application for admittance to the program. This application is an agreement by both parties involved to abide by the rules of the program. The application also gathers specific information that will be needed in an emergency situation. b. Project Good Morning participants call into the department between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m,, five days a week, Monday-Friday, on a specific telephone line (476-2400.) If PGM participants are Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond going to be away from home, in the hospital, leaving very early in the day, etc., K-9 Rony and Detective/K-9 Handler they may simply notify the department in advance with the dates away, and call into Stephen Kessler. the department upon their return. c. At 10:00 a.m., dispatchers will verify that all program participants have called in. Dispatchers will then attempt to call participants by telephone to assure their well being. If the dispatcher cannot reach the participants by telephone, a police cruiser will be dispatched to the participant’s residence. The police officer will make every attempt to verify the participants well being. Project Good Morning Rules a. You live alone, or if with another person, that person is unable to render you assistance in an emergency b. You are not in regular contact with an- other person. c. You MUST reside in the Town of Moultonborough d. You MUST call the Moultonborough Police Department (476-2400) MondayFriday, between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. e. You MUST notify the Moultonborough Police Department if you will be away. For example: if you will be going away with relatives for a couple of days, or if you will be leaving your home very early for a day trip. You must let us know that you will not be calling in on those days. If you are interested in participating in ‘Project Good Morning’, please contact the Moultonborough Police Department for additional information. 12 | The Citizen, Laconia, N.H. POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES Monday, March 31, 2014 New Hampton Police Department Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond New Hampton Police Department from left to right: Patrol Officer Ryan Sanborn, Sgt. George Huckins, Sgt. Monica Cunningham, Administrative Assistant Bonnie Calzada, Patrol Officer Christopher Heney, and Chief Merritt D. Salmon. Absent from Photo is Patrol Officer Michael Grier. New Hampton Police Association D.A.R.E. Program The New Hampton Police Department D.A.R.E. Program, in conjunction with the New Hampton Police Association, is seeking donations and corporate sponsors to support the D.A.R.E. Program. D.A.R.E. is a Drug Abuse Resistance Education program offered to elementary school students. The program is an international effort to promote a drug-free lifestyle and help students make wise, healthy, and safe choices in their daily lives. This program is offered by the New Hampton Police Department and is conducted by a uniformed officer who is trained and certified as a D.A.R.E. instructor. Your donation will be used to provide supplies and materials specifically supporting the D.A.R.E. program in New Hampton. This program is fully funded by donations. The costs necessary to provide the program are not raised through taxation. All donations made to the program stay in the New Hampton community and provide a valuable and meaningful education to the participants. RSO Bill Melanson is actively in charge of the D.A.R.E. Program which is done at New Hampton School and at The New Hampton Community School. Your support of the D.A.R.E. program is greatly appreciated. Donations can be mailed to the New Hampton Police Department, dropped of in person, or an officer with the department will be happy to come to your home or office. Donations can be mailed to: DARE Program, c/o New Hampton Police Dept., 24 Intervale Dr., New Hampton, NH 03256. Thank You to Our Hometown Heroes AMMO • GUNS • KNIVES • SWITCHBLADES • AIRSOFT 583 NH Rt 104 and much more! • The Unique to the Unusual New Hampton, NH 03256 603-744-3786 BUY, SELL, TRADE We are 1.5 miles on the right in the log cabin. Hours: 10-5 Daily [email protected] www.abesaa.com Abe Foote Owner Monday, March 31, 2014 POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES The Citizen, Laconia, N.H. | 13 Northfield Police Department Northfield Police Department Staff Chief John Raffaelly Sergeant Jennifer Adams Sergeant Michael Hutchinson Police Officer Brian Beach Police Officer Clint Cassavaugh Police Officer Aaron Chapple Police Officer Michael Colby Police Officer James Decormier Police Officer Adam Seligman Administrative Asst. Christine Murray Part Time Police Officer James Lavery Part Time Police Officer Matthew Prince Part Time Police Officer Owen Wellington Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Northfield Police from left to right; Patrolman Adam Seligman ,Chief John Raffaelly and Aaron Chapple. Selectmen name Chief Raffaelly Northfield’s Employee of the Year Northfield Selectmen are pleased to announce that Police Chief John Raffaelly has been named Northfield’s Employee of the Year. The award was presented by Chair Steve Bluhm at the beginning of the February 25th meeting. All three Northfield Selectmen cited the exceptional job Chief Raffaelly has done building and maintaining a high quality professional Department for the citizens of Northfield. “With the departure of Chief Stephen Adams, John was asked to, and readily agreed to, lead the Department through the transition to a new Chief ” said Selectmen Kevin Waldron “He stepped up to the plate and hit a grand slam, providing the leadership and guidance to members of the Department assuring the residents of Northfield remain well protected.” Chief Raffaelly is a lifelong Northfield resident. He began his career with the Northfield Police Department in 1993 as a part time officer. He became a full time officer in 1996 and was subsequently promoted to Corporal in 2007 and Sergeant in 2008. In 2012 John accepted the position of Police Lieutenant. He stepped into the role of acting Chief with the departure of Chief Stephen Adams in February 2013 and was promoted to Chief in October of that year. Friends, family and colleagues were on hand to congratulate Chief Raffaelly on his award. Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Northfield Selectmen Peg Shepard, Stephen Bluhm and Kevin Waldron present Police Chief John Raffaelly the Northfield’s Employee of the Year Award. World Class... all under one roof • Unsurpassed Quality • Multi-Axis CNC Machining • Engineering Expertise • Exceptional Service www.eptam.com EPTAM Plastic, Inc., 2 Riverside Business Park, Northfield, NH 03276-4407 Toll Free 1-866-443-7826 • FAX 603-286-3977 Thank you Home Town Heroes! Freudenberg-NOK 19 Axle Dr. Northfield, N.H. 03276 Sealing Technologies 6 Axle Dr. Northfield, N.H. (FROM Northfield Wheel End) 14 | The Citizen, Laconia, N.H. POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES Monday, March 31, 2014 Plymouth Police Department MEDICATION DISPOSAL BOX now located in the lobby of the Plymouth Police Department Available 24 hours a day Car Seat Safety Tips Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent. Engineers are working hard to ensure that cars and car seats are designed to keep kids as safe as possible. But it’s up to every parent to take full advantage of these innovations by making sure car seats and booster seats are used and installed correctly. Here’s what you need to know to ensure that your most precious cargo is safe in cars. Hard Facts Road injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States. Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent. Top Tips Seventy-three percent of car seats are not used or installed correctly, so before you hit the road, check your car seat. Here’s a quick car seat checklist to help you out. It takes only 15 minutes. If you are having even the slightest trouble, questions or concerns, certified child passenger safety technicians are able to help or even double check your work. Learn how to install your car seat for free. Safe Kids hosts car seat inspection events across the country where certified technicians can help make sure your car seat is properly installed. They will teach you so that you can always be sure your car seat is used correctly. Find a Safe Kids car seat check-up event near you. Buy a used car seat only if you know its full crash history. That means you must buy it from someone you know, not from a thrift store or over the Internet. Once a car seat has been in a crash, it needs to be replaced. We know that when adults wear seat belts, kids wear seat belts. So be a good example and buckle up for every ride. Be sure everyone in the vehicle buckles up, too. Never leave your child alone in a car, not even for a minute. While it may be tempting to dash out for a quick errand, the temperature inside your car can rise 20 degrees and cause heatstroke in the time it takes for you to run in and out of the store. Patrolman Jill A. Carroll has been trained in installation of car seats for children. Jill will check car seat safety for anyone who requests assistance. Why use this Disposal box? Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Plymouth Police Sergeant /K-9 Handler Derek L. Newcomb shown with K-9 Bruder. Plymouth Police Department’s Mission Statement: Our Mission is to serve the entire community as both facilitator and problem solver, recognizing that we have a unique citizen makeup of traditional residents, short-term residents, and transient populations, all of whom have different needs. We will serve our town fairly and impartially in the enforcement of laws, as we protect life and safeguard property, and as we attempt to support traditional community values. We will use department resources in an organized, maintained and deployed manner consistent with our mission, and we will strive to instill public confidence by maintaining a high degree of professionalism, dedication and expertise in the delivery of our services. Additionally, we will provide a working environment which supports career minded, team-spirited employees who desire to further our mission, making sure that input is encouraged, that employees are viewed as contributors...that employees have an opportunity to grow in a profession that is both fun and rewarding. Studies have shown that residential supplies of pharmaceutical controlled substances - those found in our home medicine cabinets have become the supply of choice for young people and criminals. Many abusers, a high percentage of which are teens, are known to have obtained their controlled substances from the homes of family and friends. In addition, research has shown that our environment has been threatened by medications being flushed down toilets. Most controlled substances are created synthetically, and are not removed through normal water-treatment processes. This can result in the discharge of these substances into the environment and into our ground water supplies. What can be disposed of inside the box? • Prescriptions • Prescription Patches • Prescription Medications • Prescription Ointments • Over-the-Counter medications • Vitamins • Samples • Medications for pets What cannot be disposed of inside the box? • Hydrogen Peroxide • Thermometers • Needles • Medication from Business or Clinics • Lotions or Liquids • Aerosol Cans Monday, March 31, 2014 The Citizen, Laconia, N.H. | 15 POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES Tilton Police Department Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Tilton Police Department shown left to right: Officer Bill Patten SRO, Chief Bob Cormier, Officer Brian Kydd-Keeler, Officer Jeremiah Trott, Officer Abe Gilman, Officer Noelle Glenn. Officer Bill Patten an asset to Tilton Police Department Officer Bill Patten is a highly recognized School Resource Officer for the school district, Football Coach, mentor and role model. The parents and the students of the high school and the middle school all love and respect Bill for his dedication to the kids of the Winnisquam School District. Bill has been in his assignment as SRO for about 3 years now and has won the respect of the students and staff very quickly. Everyone at the Tilton Police Department is very proud of him. AlertTilton ~ Emergency and Informational Alert Program SRO Officer Bill Patten, center, is held in high regard by students and faculty. “Your Local Used Auto Parts Store.” Receive alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our alert program, Alert Tilton. By signing up and entering a little information about how to contact you, we’ll be able to provide you with information as well as important emergency alerts by either regular telephone, cell phone, email, or text message. Visit: www.tiltonnh.org for more info. 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POLICE EDITION OF HOMETOWN HEROES Monday, March 31, 2014 Wolfeboro Police Department The mission of the Wolfeboro Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the community by working cooperatively with the public, within the framework of the United States Constitution, the Constitution of the State of New Hampshire, and ordinances & policies of the Town of Wolfeboro to enforce the laws, preserve the peace and reduce crime in an effort to provide a safe community for all citizens through fair and impartial enforcement of State Laws and ordinances of the Town of Wolfeboro. The Wolfeboro Police Department is committed to the prevention of crime; the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace, order and safety; the enforcement of laws and ordinances and the safeguarding of Constitutional Rights. The Department is comprised of 12 sworn officers certified by the State of New Hampshire. The men and women of the department provide the following services to the community: • Proactive 24-hour a day patrol • Accident Investigation • Traffic Enforcement • Parking Enforcement • Citizen Assistance • Criminal Investigation Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Caring for the kids Photo above and to the left shows some of the items Wolfeboro Police Department gives away to kids in their community, such as bike helmets, Wolfeboro Police Department baseball cards and bike locks. • Crisis Intervention • Conflict Resolution Photo by Maureen Bieniarz-Pond Wolfeboro Lieutenant Dean Rondeau and Senior Patrolman Mike Strauch Absent from photo; Chief Stuart Chase, Dispatcher Ken Paul, Dispatcher Will Riley, Sgt. Randy Archambault, Sgt. Chris Keaton, Sgt. Scott Moore, Atty. Tim Morgan, Sr. Patrolman Greg Cooper, Detective Guy Maloney, Sr. Patrolman Mark Livie, Sr. Patrolman Jim O’Brien, Patrolman Pete Llewellyn, Patrolman Pat Spera, Patrolman Shane Emerson, Patrolman Paul Bois, Patrolman Mary Devine, Dispatch Supervisor Mia Lyons, Dispatcher Michelle Fullerton. Wolfeboro Police Department Programs & Services The Wolfeboro Police Department offers a variety of programs and services to residents and visitors. Recognized everywhere for their wealth of local knowledge, officers often enjoy interacting with people on an informal basis and responding to their questions about a myriad of subjects. Although not a formal “service” it is a function performed daily. Here are some of the structured programs offered: Good Morning Program- Seniors living alone call the department each morning. If we haven’t heard from a participant by 10:00AM we check on their welfare. It’s reassuring to know that some one looks in on you every once in a awhile. Carpenter School Crossing - At the start and end of school each school day, an Officer serves as crossing guard at the crosswalk in Thank you Hometown Heroes. We are proud to support those who protect and serve the Lakes Region. front of the school. Even though our motorists are very watchful in the school area, it does give us a chance to meet some of the school children and their parents regularly. Children’s Christmas Fund - Each year we reach out to the community for the names of families having some difficulties during the holiday season. From donations of money, we shop for seasonal clothing for the children of those families. The intent is to make sure every child gets a visit from Santa at Christmas, and to make sure they have warm clothing for the cold winter. Law Day - Each year near the end of the school year, we put on a program at the elementary schools, showing some of the different aspects of law enforcement. With the help of several agencies, we show the children some of the many “flavors” of law enforcement. From the water craft of the Marine Patrol, to the woods lore of the Game Wardens, and the street knowledge of the beat cop, we show the children a few of the interesting and challenging aspects of law enforcement. I don’t know if we’ve created any policemen from the audience, but I know we’ve made some friends. Station Tours - Small groups are welcome at the public safety building. The police side of the house is rather small but the equipment in Central Dispatch is current and our police cruisers have state of the art electronics. Speaking Bureau - Our officers have specialized training in a variety of subjects. We will gladly talk to any group, large or small. Personal safety, crime prevention, identity theft, substance abuse and consumer fraud are some of the most requested topics. School Reading Program - Officers and/or Emergency Dispatchers are available to do reading programs using coloring books for the children. The topics may include using 911 for emergencies, bicycle safety or “Officer Friendly”. Internships - College students (and in some cases, high school seniors) may apply for internships. Those with an interest in the criminal justice field receive practical exposure to this challenging profession while fulfilling course requirements. School Resource Officer - The Wolfeboro Police Department in a partnership with the GWRS District has an officer working with the Kingswood Regional High School and also assisting in the Middle School system. The SRO works with students, parents, teachers and school administrators as a problem solver and mentor. The officer works an unscheduled work week and is available to assist in problems that may arise, support teaching efforts, work with students in sports and recreational events and to work as a liaison between the police and educators. Vacant Home Checks - The police department will check the exterior of your property when you are away, if you wish. Call Dispatch for further information. Vacant Home Checks Mountain Bike Patrols - This form of patrol allows officers to interact at a more personal level with people. It provides a concentrated police presence in specific areas and also has the added value of a “wellness program”. NIXLE - Community Information Service - Nixle is a free service that allows you to receive trusted, up-to-the-minute, neighborhood information for where you live, work, visit – or for where your family and friends are located throughout the country. www. nixle.com