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3 / 5 / 10
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Public Safety

Rehoboth police launch info service

The Rehoboth Police Department has launched a new community information service, by nixle.com, designed to deliver timely public safety information to residents. The Nixle service sends notifications instantly by cell phone, text message, e-mail and Web. There is no spam or advertising. Nixle is available at no cost, although standard text message rates apply. Residents can register and learn more at nixle.com. Contact police headquarters at 508-222-3722 with any questions.

In addition, the police department is accepting applications for its second Citizens Police Academy. Citizens will receive instruction from members of the Rehoboth Police Department on topics such as patrol operations, investigations and crime scene processing, use of force and police weapons.

The program will culminate with a ride in a cruiser. It’s free to anyone interested in participating, ages 16 and older. Those interested should obtain an application at police headquarters, at 334 Anawan St. Classes will run Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 10-May 26. Questions can be referred to officer Keith Perry (kperry@rehobothpd.org), officer Nicole Eastwood (neastwood@rehobothpd.org) or to Police Chief Stephen Enos (senos@rehobothpd.org) or at 508-252-3722.

9 / 18 / 09
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Community Information

Coming soon: ‘Police Academy Rehoboth’

Are you fascinated with police and crime stories, or want to find out more about the police department? Rehoboth residents are being offered a chance to learn about the department during the Citizens Police Academy, a new program that starts next month.

“I’m excited about it. It’s a good outreach program to the community,” said Police Chief Stephen Enos.

The program, which will run 12 weeks, is open to residents 16 and older and is free. Classes will take place 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday starting Oct. 1.

“It opens the police department to the public so they can get an inside look at the department and gives them an idea of the inner workings,” said Enos.

According to Enos, people’s vision of police officers is sometimes skewed by what they see on television. “If they don’t have the opportunity to interact closely with the police, they may not have a full appreciation of all the different aspects of policing in this day and age,” said Enos.

The program will give an overview of the department, how investigations are handled, and how emergency services are dispatched. It also will explain how drunken drivers are processed, the K-9 department is handled, and court cases are managed.

“That’s an important aspect. Some people may not realize how much of a role the police play in obtaining a successful prosecution in court,” said Enos.

The program, taught by different members of the department, also will include hands-on demonstrations of various procedures including car stops and building searches.

It will culminate in an actual ride-along with police.

Similar programs have taken place in other communities. “These programs have been very successful. There’s always great interest,” said Enos.

If the program is successful, Enos says it will run again in the spring.

Applications for the Citizens Police Academy are available at the police department, town hall, and the Council on Aging. Anyone with questions, contact Chief Enos or Officers Nicole Eastwood or Keith Perry at 508-252-3722.

8 / 7 / 09
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Officer Recognition

Rehoboth officer completes accident training

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.

5 / 22 / 09
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Program News

Businesses boost Rehoboth’s DARE program

Norman E. Cotter, the owner of the Pine Valley Country Club in Rehoboth, and David J. Duarte, the owner of DeeJay’s Auto Center and Car Wash in Seekonk, presented the Rehoboth Police Department with a check for $6,700. Read More→

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