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23 <br /> Report of the Chief of Police <br /> TO: Honorable Board of Selectmen and <br /> Citizens of the Town of Mashpee <br /> As we look at 1972 in retrospect, we are happy to report that <br /> there were no violent crimes in the Town, however, we are dis- <br /> mayed by the large number of forcible entries into dwellings and <br /> the theft of personal property. As the number of houses increase. <br /> and the increase has been tremendous for this Town, the crime <br /> increases and it becomes more difficult to combat this crime with <br /> the present force. <br /> Breaking & Entering and Larceny. An estimate of the value <br /> of items stolen as a result of B&E's has been placed at $65,868.01. <br /> Insurance reimbursements can never replace the value of some <br /> prize possessions. Two police cruisers patrolling a 24 square mile <br /> area do not provide the citizens adequate coverage. <br /> Burglar Alarms. This device is recommended especially to <br /> citizens who are away for short or long periods of time. We were <br /> successful in apprehending persons who entered where an alarm <br /> had been installed. On the other occasions the alarm was instru- <br /> mental in deterring burglars. <br /> Doors & Windows Open. Eighty three were found open. You <br /> could be a victim. In 10 minutes or less, your possessions could be <br /> taken. It is important to lock all windows and doors during day- <br /> time or nighttime. <br /> Mileage — Police Vehicles. Mileage in 1972 exceeded the <br /> previous year by 51,896. The attempt is being made to deter <br /> crime.-However, there is a limit to the development of the present <br /> vehicles utilizing the one-man cruiser system. <br /> Police Education. Two sergeants and one patrolman gradu- <br /> ated from the 10 week State Police Academy of Framingham, <br /> Which was projected in 1971. The entire force is qualified in basic, <br /> advance and specialist schools. <br /> . 'q+avn-. yx r..s.. •., X113 F.�Jti 1*�;} .As i.,d3s..::1 >.7 i;,:.Ai33�:i t.. .;s <br /> s6 <br /> i al. <br /> i <br />