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Pop Warner Cheerleaders to Support Holbrook Police Pink Patch Project

Holbrook Police Department
William J. Smith, Chief of Police
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Pop Warner Cheerleaders to Support Holbrook Police Pink Patch Project

HOLBROOK — Chief William Smith and the Holbrook Patrolmen’s Association (HPA) Local 88 are pleased to announce that Holbrook Police officers will be teaming up with local Pop Warner cheerleaders to raise money for breast cancer awareness this month.

Throughout the month of October, the Holbrook/Randolph Pop Warner football cheerleaders will be wearing special sweaters with pink Holbrook Police and Randolph Police patches on each sleeve.

The cheerleaders will also conduct routines and cheers throughout the October football games in support of the police departments and the Pink Patch Project.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Holbrook Police officers will have the option to wear the pink patches in order to show support for all those who have battled – or still are battling — breast cancer.

The pink patches were purchased by the HPA and the funds raised by selling them will go toward various charitable efforts taken on by the union. In addition, the HPA sponsored Chief Smith’s participation in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on Sept. 23.

Anyone who would like to purchase a pink Holbrook Police patch can do so by stopping by the Holbrook Public Safety building, 300 South Franklin St. The patches are $10 each.

“We are so thankful to the cheerleaders and Pop Warner for their support,” Chief Smith said. “Breast cancer hits close to home for a lot of people and it has impacted many lives. Anything we can do to raise awareness and money to help find a cure is something the members of our department look forward to each year.”

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Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center Receives Grant to Begin Construction on Building Addition

Town of Holbrook
Emergency Communications Department
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center Receives Grant to Begin Construction on Building Addition

HOLBROOK — Director of Communications Stephen Hooke is pleased to announce that the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center has received a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the State 911 Department for the expansion of its regional communications facility. 

The regional communications center received the $1.939 million in September and will help to break ground and fund the construction of an addition to the Holbrook Public Safety Building that currently houses the HRECC.

The planned 5,260 square foot expansion will provide space for up to 12 dispatch consoles and dramatically increase the equipment room space available for any future equipment upgrades.

The Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center currently includes the member communities of Holbrook, Abington, Whitman, Rockland, Canton and Sharon. Additionally, the HRECC serves as Norfolk County Fire Control and as the host of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Fire Services and HAZMAT EAST Control Point.

“Right now we have five dispatch stations and once the construction of the addition is complete we will have up to 12 dispatch stations,” Hooke said. “This will give us the ability to potentially bring on more communities and expand our services.”

An improved regional communications center will increase public safety preparedness response and operational benefits, enhance the array of services provided to dispatch entities and increase the capacity for coordination of local and regional police, fire and EMS resources, including response to routine events and major disasters.

Phase 1 of the construction project is expected to begin in the late spring or early summer.

Last year the HRECC received a $1.2 million grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the State 911 Department to upgrade equipment and bring on Rockland’s dispatch communications services.

“We are so excited and fortunate to be one of a handful of communications centers in the state to be recipients of the FY19 Development Grant,” said Deputy Director of Communications Lauren Mielke. “The funding received through this grant will allow our operation to expand not only physically but technologically as well.”

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Holbrook Police to Participate in National Coffee with a Cop Day

Holbrook Police Department
William J. Smith, Chief of Police
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Friday, Sept. 28, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Holbrook Police to Participate in National Coffee with a Cop Day

HOLBROOK — Chief William Smith is pleased to announce that the Holbrook Police Department will be participating in National Coffee with a Cop Day next week.

“We invite residents to come to the station and have a casual conversation with some of our officers about what community issues are important to them,” Chief Smith said.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 9-11 a.m.

WHERE:

Holbrook Police Station, 300 South Franklin St.

WHAT: 

Residents, business owners and community members are invited to meet with Holbrook Police officers to engage in meaningful conversation over a cup of coffee — or two.

There is no set agenda for the event, but rather a chance for residents to meet the officers who serve their community, ask questions and express any concerns they may have.

The event is part of National Coffee with a Cop Day, conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

The first Coffee with a Cop event was held in 2011 by the Hawthorne Police Department in California. The initiative has since spread globally as a simple but effective method of bringing police and communities together.

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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquito Testing in Holbrook

Holbrook Board of Health
50 North Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquito Testing in Holbrook

HOLBROOK — The Holbrook Board of Heath and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announce today that a West Nile virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample has been identified in Holbrook.

WNV is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry this virus are common throughout the state, and are found in urban as well as more rural areas.

While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe infection.

By taking a few, common-sense precautions, people can help to protect themselves and their loved ones:

Avoid mosquito bites

  • Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours – The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning. If you are outdoors at any time and notice mosquitoes around you, take steps to avoid being bitten by moving indoors, covering up and/or wearing repellent.
  • Clothing Can Help reduce mosquito bites. Although it may be difficult to do when it’s hot, wearing long-sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.
  • Apply Insect Repellent when you go outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus [p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)] according to the instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30% or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age. Permethrin products are intended for use on items such as clothing, shoes, bed nets and camping gear and should not be applied to skin.

Mosquito-proof your home

  • Drain Standing Water – Many mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by either draining or getting rid of items that hold water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty any unused flowerpots and wading pools, and change water in birdbaths frequently.
  • Install or Repair Screens – Some mosquitoes like to come indoors. Keep them outside by having tightly-fitting screens on all of your windows and doors.

The Town of Holbrook will keep the residents updated as more testing is performed.

Information about WNV and reports of current and historical WNV virus activity in Massachusetts can be found on the MDPH website at: www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito.

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Holbrook Police Department Holds Successful First Junior Police Academy

Holbrook Police Department
William J. Smith, Chief of Police
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Holbrook Police Department Holds Successful First Junior Police Academy

Detective Dan Ford (front left), Officer Casey Surprenant (front right) and Officer Eshner (far right) pose with the 24 students of the Holbrook Police Department’s first junior police academy. (Courtesy Photo)
Students stand in formation during orientation with Officer Casey Surprenant (left) and Detective Dan Ford (right) on the first day of the Holbrook Junior Police Academy. (Courtesy Photo)

HOLBROOK — Chief William Smith is pleased to announce that the Holbrook Police Department successfully hosted its first junior police academy earlier this month.

The academy took place from July 30-Aug. 3 at the new Holbrook Middle High School from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, and was instructed by Officers Mike Eshner, Casey Surprenant, Justin Murphy and Detective Dan Ford.

Throughout the week, 24 students entering grades six and seven learned about several aspects of law enforcement, including defensive tactics, bullying, drug awareness, juvenile laws, and drill and ceremony procedures. They also observed SWAT and K-9 demonstrations, practiced team building exercises and squad-based competitions, toured the Norfolk County House of Corrections and completed physical training each day.

The academy was offered through the department’s Community Outreach Program, which is led by Officer Eshner and features various events and services throughout the year meant to strengthen ties with Holbrook residents.

Click here for more photos from the junior police academy.

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Chief William J. Smith

Holbrook Police Department
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

Business Line: 781-767-1212

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