BRISTOL, R.I., December 8, 2017- The Justice System Training and Research Institute at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I., in partnership with the New England Association of Chiefs of Police, recently recognized Sergeant Craig Forget of the Rehoboth, MA Police Department for the successful completion of the “Command Training Series: First Line Supervisor Course,” a two-week comprehensive training program for police supervisory personnel.

Coursework addressed contemporary concepts of management and leadership relevant to the responsibilities of first line supervisors in a modern criminal justice agency.   The program , presented by experienced academics and law enforcement practitioners between November 27 and December 8, 2017 discussed topics including operational leadership and management principles, problem-solving , organizational and interpersonal communications , labor relations, disciplinary issues, and ethical decision-making.

On Sunday May 3rd 2015 Rehoboth Police Officers Louis Dibacco and Jacob Miranda attended the 31st Annual Aquidneck Island Police Parade held in Newport RI. The annual event honors law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. During 2014, there were 127 total law enforcement deaths in the line of duty with the average tour of duty being 12 years and 3 months of service. Agencies from around the nation to include New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Iowa, Illinois, Maryland, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont ,Washington D.C. and International Agencies such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have commemorated these fallen officers with the Local and State including the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Team which comes from the Washington, D.C. barracks to perform and commemorate those officers killed in the line of duty. Officers Dibacco and Miranda represented the Rehoboth Police Department which included the entry of one of our recently acquired Humvee police vehicles.

Patrolman Timothy J. Bartucca is hereby commended for his actions while off-duty in the City of North Attleboro, Massachusetts which resulted in the apprehension of a male suspect responsible for a Break, Enter and Larceny at a local business establishment.

Facts:  On April 4, 2011 at 6:20 p.m. Patrolman Timothy J. Bartucca was off-duty and in his personal vehicle traveling south on Kelley Blvd (Rte 152) in North Attleboro, Massachusetts.  As Officer Bartucca neared the Speedy Oil Company, he heard an alarm bell ringing and saw that a North Attleboro Police cruiser was outside that business with its cruiser door open.  Officer Bartucca alertly looked around and saw a uniformed North Attleboro police officer chasing a suspect on foot from the business.   Officer Bartucca quickly exited from his personal vehicle holding up his badge and identifying himself as a police officer.   The North Attleboro police officer requested his assistance in stopping the suspect.   Officer Bartucca then gave chase to the suspect on foot across Kelley Blvd and eventually caught up to him, taking the suspect to the ground and holding him until the North Attleboro police officer arrived on the scene.   The suspect had a black facial mask, black gloves and a bag of coins which he had stolen from the closed Speedy Oil Company.  Further investigation revealed that the suspect had just broken into the closed business by smashing a window, stealing the money and fleeing the scene.

Officer Bartucca’s swift and professional actions on the evening of April 4, 2011 resulted in the arrest of this suspect who was later charged with Breaking and Entering in the Daytime for Felony, Possession of Burglarious Instrument, Defacing/ Vandalizing Property, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct and Disturbing the Peace.   Officer Bartucca’s actions are indicative of the level of character, training and experience which this officer possesses and is indicative of the caliber of personnel employed by the Rehoboth Police Department.   My sincere congratulations to Officer Timothy J. Bartucca for a job well done.

North Attleboro resident Timothy J. Bartucca, 25, has joined the Rehoboth Police Department after graduating from the Lowell Police Academy at Lowell Memorial Auditorium.

Bartucca completed the 240-week program sponsored by the Municipal Police Training Academy and finished on top of his class in defensive tactics, winning the class award in that area. Bartucca is a graduate of Worcester State College with a bachelor of science in criminal justice and sociology. Bartucca’s parents are Katherine and Michael Bartucca.

Bartucca has begun his field training phase before assuming solo duties as a town police officer.

The town extends best wishes to Rehoboth Police Officer William Walker, who retired at the end of December after 23 years on the Rehoboth Police Department.

Last month, Walker was honored at a retirement party at the American Legion Post. Family, friends and co-workers shared memories of Walker’s career and wished him well in his retirement.

State Sen. James E. Timilty, D-Walpole, presented Walker with a citation. Other notable recognitions were given by Selectmen Chairman Frederick “Skip” Vadnais and Police Chief Stephen Enos. MassCop Area Vice President Sgt. James Medeiros and Sgt. Richard Shailor, a member of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10, also presented Walker with awards.

Walker also was given a custom-made “Rehoboth Police” fishing pole by his fellow officers in the department. Walker began his career with the Rehoboth Police in December 1986. He received numerous commendations throughout his career for his outstanding police work having served as both a patrolman and a detective.

Rehoboth Patrolman Jaime L. Mazzola has completed advanced accident investigation training offered by Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee. The training took place in May, June and July, and included three 80-hour courses – basic accident investigation, advanced accident investigation and accident reconstruction.

The training was conducted at the Boylston Regional Police Academy and at the Waltham Police Department. This advanced training will enable Mazzola, a seven-year veteran of the department, to conduct accident reconstruction at serious and fatal motor vehicle accidents, which will be an asset to the police department, according to Police Chief Stephen Enos.