New Franklin police officer: Robert Young

"Please welcome Officer Robert Young to the Franklin Police Department. 

Officer Young has 6 years of experience in law enforcement having previously worked for the Pawtucket RI Police Department and the Dover Police Department. 

Following field training Officer Young will join the patrol division."

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CwfwJtpxnDK/

New Franklin police officer: Robert Young

Police Station Building Committee starts work at first meeting (video)

The Police Station Building Committee began their work in the first meeting on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. First step getting sworn in by Town Clerk Nancy Danello was quickly accomplished.

Round of introductions by the members of the committee was conducted.

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provided a brief overview. Facilities Director Mike D'Angelo walked through the overall process they will get into.

High level process (additional detail in memo)

• Request for a Proposal (RFP) for an Owner Project Manager (OPM)
• Select an OPM
• Work with the OPM to select an architect
• Site visits to current station (what is) and other community stations (what could be)
• Schematic design
• Design development
• Construction documents
• Bidding
• Construction

The site and site selection are important as is the funding and approval for such. While the actual building process was talk of being done in about 2 years, the entire process is more likely to run 3-5 years.

Police Station Building Committee stands for swearing in

Meeting agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2023-08-23_police_station_building_committee.pdf

Committee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/police-station-building-committee

Franklin TV video replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/57woRz_bSKo

My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DirbGHhnp78PdFxzbiXjEx_qDqszqMK8/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin's finest "Touch a Truck" event scheduled for Saturday, Oct 14 from 10 AM to 2 PM

Police, Fire, and Department of Public Works vehicles on display

Sand box, food, information booths and more...

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Franklin's finest "Touch a Truck" event scheduled for Saturday, Oct 14

Franklin Police ask residents to respond to the "Community Survey on Public Safety & Law Enforcement"

The Franklin, MA Police Department (FPD) invites you to take this "Community Survey on Public Safety & Law Enforcement." It will take approximately five minutes of your time and is completely confidential.

Survey link: https://t.co/EXVsseXInW

Your participation will help the police department improve its services, processes, and reputation.

The survey is designed for a law enforcement agency to gather opinions and experiences from members of its community. The survey assesses five key components that involve the FPD

• Community involvement
• Safety
• Procedural Justice
• Performance
• Contact and satisfaction

You may come into contact with multiple law enforcement agencies, but please answer the questions thinking only about the Franklin, Massachusetts Police Department.

Please indicate your response to each item by selecting the appropriate answer based on your feelings, opinions, and experiences. You may skip any survey items you do not feel comfortable responding to or know how to answer, but we encourage you to respond to as many items.

Shared from Twitter -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q-0rNJf2s7DgNd1nG7bmQ_oUTF4K8o4L/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin Police open "Community Survey on Public Safety & Law Enforcement"

FYI from Franklin Police re: Event at Dean College this week (7/17 - 7/21/23)

"PLEASE GIVE THIS A READ IF YOU LIVE BY DEAN COLLEGE 

The FBI National Academy Associates of New England is conducting the 5th session of the New England Youth Leadership Program (YLP) at Dean College from July 17 - 21. The New England YLP is limited to 30 students ages 14-16 throughout New England.

***That being said, every night on campus around 7 pm there will be live law enforcement demonstrations including K9s, swat personnel, swat vehicles, and explosive ordnance disposal (bomb squad)***

This will explain the potential increased police presence in that area throughout the week. If there are any emergencies separate from this program you’ll read it here first. Any questions throughout the week give us a call on our non-emergency line."

Shared from Franklin Police Facebook page -> 

https://www.facebook.com/franklinmapolice/posts/pfbid0Nz77ZEBVtToHtMFsEk6BtHziGSyhgZUFnZPMF22WqHmxLnupR8jasxnVKt8tsJrhl

FYI from Franklin Police re: Event at Dean College this week

Franklin Police graduate students from the "2023 Leadership Academy"

Via Franklin Police Dept: 

"Please join us in congratulating all of the graduates of the 2023 Leadership Camp"

Shared from Instagram -> (view additional photos)   https://www.instagram.com/p/CusU7rKrgtE/

Franklin Police graduate students from the "2023 Leadership Academy"

Franklin Police: Weekly recap for week of July 25 thru July 1, 2023

Franklin Police (@franklinpolice) tweeted on Mon, Jul 03, 2023:

WEEKLY RECAP

The attached google drive link has the Weekly Recap from June 25 - July 1. This recap provides some greater detail about the calls we responded to: https://t.co/rqk9GUx88S 

Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/VaIemgxdeM

Franklin Police: Weekly recap for week of July 25 thru July 1

Franklin Police: Weekly Recap for June 18 to June 24, 2023

Franklin Police (@franklinpolice) tweeted on Tue, Jun 27, 2023:

"WEEKLY RECAP

The attached google drive link has the Weekly Recap from June 18 - June 24. This recap provides some greater detail about the calls we responded to: https://t.co/BHzrvGia1u"

 

Shared from ->   https://t.co/W60RE58UEI  or https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1673867627268120576

Franklin Police: Weekly Recap for June 18 to June 24, 2023

Franklin Police Officer Andressa Rosa receives "Special Recognition"

"Please join us in congratulating Officer Andressa Rosa. Tonight, the Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement held its Spirit of MAWLE Awards. These awards are presented to women in law enforcement who have gone above and beyond in the areas of leadership, mentoring, courage, community service, performance, and civilian achievement.

Officer Rosa received a Special Recognition Certificate at tonight's awards. In addition to her many responsibilities at 911 Panther Way, Officer Rosa goes above and beyond each year organizing our Holiday Toy Drive. We don’t know the exact number but it’s fair to say hundreds of families and children have had a special holiday with presents to open because of the volunteer efforts of Officer Rosa. Congrats Officer Rosa, very well deserved!"

Via Franklin Police Instagram account -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct0CmGkxSRq/

Franklin Police Officer Andressa Rosa receives "Special Recognition"

Franklin Police: Weekly Recap for week of June 11 through June 17

The attached google drive link has the Weekly Recap from June 11 - June 17, This recap provides some greater detail about the calls we responded to: https://t.co/6rUwzG72Vl  or https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-8v5YNOPl4Akcyy7RCh76C9p7QTaCgO/view

 Shared from -> https://t.co/mEF668o8lO  or   https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1671685538040930304

Franklin Police: Weekly Recap for week of June 11 through June 17

Franklin Police & Franklin Fire combine as 3-time Heroes Cup Champions

"(Please read the following in your UFC announcer voice)

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, introducing your 3-time Heroes Cup Champions…your favorite and mine, the Franklin Police and Franklin Fire Department!

After a weekend tournament in Marlborough made up of first responders from around the country, Team Franklin came out on top."

Shared from Facebook -> 

https://www.facebook.com/100064743756522/posts/pfbid02VmhFBV9gBJ3v9gKAtvYF4UJfFwVYwjoeLZrikpKh2fR6RbQ9PbDoP8XkPSmToNPl/

The Boston Bruins and NationalGRID hosted the BFiT tournament this past weekend

https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-to-host-bfit-heroes-cup-presented-by-national-grid/c-344765394

The Franklin Police & Fire team record for Group C6 is shown here

https://www.heroscupfoundation.com/copy-of-bfit-heroes-cup-22

The Franklin Police & Fire team record for Group C6 is shown in this table

Franklin Police & Franklin Fire combine as 3-time Heroes Cup Champions

Franklin Police runs their leg, Tri-County presents new cauldron for MLE Torch Run for Special Olympics

Via Franklin Police post on June 7, 2023: 

"Today members of the FPD joined the team from the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (LETR). The LETR team has been running throughout Massachusetts with Special Olympic athletes to build excitement for this weekend's Special Olympics Summer Games at Harvard University.

After a run athletes and officers were greeted by the entire Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. Tri-County presented LETR with a new cauldron that will be used that this year's summer games and many games to come. The cauldron was made and donated by students in the metal fabrication class."

Shared from -> (with additional photos of the event)    https://www.facebook.com/100064353536794/posts/pfbid0ndDWcFyc4znm3ucGNpfmEkHSQeL4w7FU5i2UWWctjtd43c1tR1rVGX22ap4RjPccl/

Follow the torch run on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/LETRMA

Today (06/07/23) members of the FPD joined the team from the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (LETR)

Franklin Police Weekly Recap - May 28 through June 3

The attached google drive link has the Weekly Recap from May 28 - June 3. 

 This recap provides some greater detail about the calls we responded to: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17llFnuT2dvxLe0McJJMvBxTms5M7popq/view?usp=sharing

 

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1666213113467752449

Franklin Police Weekly Recap - May 28 through June 3

Franklin Police & Fire Dept. conducted joint tactical training this week

Per the Franklin Police Dept Facebook posting: 

"Last week the Franklin Police Department completed joint tactics training with the Franklin Fire Department. Officers and Fire Fighters were trained in integrated rapid rescue and the formation of a rescue task force.  

A rescue task force is the main team made up of police and fire charged with treating the wounded on-site and getting them to a collection point for victims. They will arrive on the scene of a critical incident and immediately begin assessing the severity of injuries and performing life-saving interventions."

Shared from -> 

https://www.facebook.com/100064353536794/posts/pfbid0LmKd8AyAy2V6eLc8AEDabj9zRBfA4WiV7gZNuRWzDTU5fm72t6wHeFqPKE2EeKotl/   (follow the link to Facebook for additional photos)

Franklin Police & Fire Dept. conducted joint tactical training this week

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Senior Center, DPW, Police, Facilities, & Fire - Apply now!

Job Opportunities

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email. 

Supportive Programming Assistant - Senior Center

Heavy Motor Equipment Operators - Department of Public Works

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department

Patrol Officer - Franklin Police Department

Summer Employment - Facilities Department 

Firefighter / Paramedic - Franklin Fire Department

Custodian - Facilities Department 

Updated 06/01/2023

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Senior Center, DPW, Police, Facilities, & Fire - Apply now!

Franklin Police: Weekly Recap for May 21 - May 27, 2023

The attached google drive link has the Weekly Recap from May 21 - May 27. 

This recap provides some greater detail about the calls we responded to: https://t.co/4mCqydpofB

Shared from -> https://t.co/VbKANJyz1E

Franklin Police: Weekly Recap for May 21 - May 27, 2023

Franklin (MA) Police share the weekly recap for May 14 - May 20

The attached google drive link has the Weekly Recap from May 14 - May 20, This recap provides some greater detail about the calls we responded to: https://drive.google.com/file/d/117Uod0

Franklin (MA) Police share the weekly recap for May 14 - May 20

Shared from Twitter ->   https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1660995083871703042

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Franklin Police: Weekly Recap from May 7 - May 13

Franklin Police (@franklinpolice) tweeted  on Mon, May 15, 2023:

WEEKLY RECAP

The attached google drive link has the Weekly Recap from May 7 - May 13, 

This recap provides some greater detail about the calls we responded to: https://t.co/TqgexwYwJm

 Shared from Twitter ->  https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1658273388907880449

Franklin Police: Weekly Recap from May 7 - May 13

FInCom closes out budget hearings, hears of plan to add $800K to school budget this summer (video)

The Finance Committee closed out their series of budget hearings on Thursday with insights from the public safety sector (police, fire, dispatch and inspections). Town Administrator Jamie Hellen closed the the session with an outline of how the Town can add to the School budget allocation approx. $800K to bring it to just above the average that the Town has provided, not counting all the other funds the School budget gets directly or indirectly.

He also provided the next steps for what the Town and School officials can do to address the systemic deficit that the school budget faces. Note the Town and School officials are the paid Town and School staff. The Town Council and School Committee members as non-paid volunteers are covered by the same restrictions in the event of an override vote that state law lays out for the paid employees.

The Finance Committee voted to approve the budget as proposed and discussed during the hearings. The Town Council will likely do the same at their May 24 & 25 hearings. During July/August, the additional funding can be added or shifted to the School budget to minimize the cuts the School District will need to make to bring their $3.3M request down to match the Town allocation of approx. $1.8M

Now while the attention may have been closing out on what to do with the school budget, the case for additional 4 police (first since increase in staff since 2000) was made in a compelling and convincing manner. 

Police schedule issue slides (presentation to be put on the Town page, in meantime, here are photo captures) ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/aTNXkpBvjedWPKqU6

While this budget includes the additional 4 police officers, in the near future the case is already made for at least an additional 2, if not 4, to correct the scheduling impact.

On the Fire Dept side, they are adding an EMS captain and 1 fire fighter paramedic in a step toward adding a 3rd ambulance full time. This would allow for the 3rd ambulance to be staffed for the business hours five days a week. To fully staff the 3rd ambulance for all shifts would be an additional 8 (for a total of 10) which we currently can't afford. 

Why do we need the 3rd ambulance? The call volume has been growing for years and exceeded 5,000 calls for the first time in 2022. 44% of the calls are medical and result in an ambulance transport of the patient to a hospital. The frequency of getting 2 calls at the same time has been increasing, the frequency of getting a 3rd call at the same time has also increased. Not a new issue but the time has come to take steps to address.

Jamie's slides with the plan for "next steps" for the School budget (presentation to be put on the Town page, in meantime, here are photo captures) ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/dMZ92X98eWdrABoS9

Franklin TV YouTube link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/cAvlHmmmccQ?feature=share

FY24 Town Administrator Budget Materials website  ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-24-budget-materials

My notes can be found in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ByHzZZz4KS0i985Vf4ncWVnJE8d3j7iu/view?usp=share_link

Finance Committee - last of 3 budget hearings - May 11, 2023 at 7 PM

Franklin Police provide good reminder to lock your cars at night!

"If you’re debating on whether you should lock your car tonight please reference this flow chart…

Last night we had a few cars gone through throughout town and officers recovered a stolen vehicle from a nearby community. It’s typical for stolen vehicles to be used in these crimes. 

So…if you don’t want your vehicle being used to steal someone else’s belongings…lock your car!"

Flow chart stolen borrowed from: West Seneca Police

Flow chart stolen borrowed from: West Seneca Police

Shared from Franklin Police Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CsFR_6bx7Gl/