Town of Dunstable, MA

 

 

 

 

 

The United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, publishes statistical information concerning the number of felonious violent assaults on our Nation's Law Enforcement Officers. Information in this publication includes data provided from large cities to small one person law enforcement agencies.

What specific individual characteristics should you observe when observing a criminal suspect in action? Is there a quick and easy method which captures specific identifying features? These are the questions we hope to answer in this months feature article.

Although many police officer duties are public and open to public view, there remains an unnoticed duty that all officers must competently complete. Although this un-disclosed duty may not spur the attention of news agencies vying for a developing news story, this unseen police duty clearly affects future police outcomes. The duty is: "police report writing."

With the beginning of the New Year, the Town of Dunstable heralds a renaissance of magnificent proportion. For decades an overshadowing elongated monster had stood in the island at the intersection of Main Street and Pleasant Street. Yes, the unsightly bowed telephone pole with its snaking utility wires has finally been removed. A clear conspicuous view can be seen from the water trough down Pleasant Street. Perhaps, the historical green will represent a new vision.

In response to inquiries concerning the Police Union's outside telemarketing campaign, the Dunstable Police Department wishes to inform residents

First I would like to address some of the latest scams in the area. There has been a contractor in the Nashua, NH area who is preying on seniors. He is working as a handyman in the area. His MO is to ask a senior for half of the money up front for supplies. Once he has the money he never buys the supplies or comes back.

Boating Safety - In order that you might have an enjoyable and safe boating experience, the Police Department encourages all boaters to become familiar with the boating safety regulations as outlined below.

While meeting the ever increasing challenges to sustain needed public safety resources, the Police Department continues to implement innovative and cost saving business approaches. The Police Department remains committed in obtaining the most out of each tax dollar. Currently, the Police Department procures many of its large capital resources (e.g. cruisers) through a cooperative bidding process. This process allows the Police Department to take full advantage of the competitive bidding process. The Police Department shares