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homicides;4 robberies; 140 assaults;33 burglaries; 192 with the Massachusetts Environmental Police to hold thefts; 7 motor vehicle thefts; and 0 arsons. two safe boating courses,resulting in approximately 40 graduates. The courses were held at the Mashpee In terms of criminal offenses involving firearms, Public Library and the Popponesset Community the Department investigated one shooting and two Building.The Harbormaster and assistants participated armed robberies,all of which were resolved. I worked in search and rescue training, in conjunction with the with Grandmother's Against Gun Violence to address United States Coast Guard and several other agencies. issues of mutual concern. The Department(along with This training was in addition to the CPR and first other Cape Cod police departments)partnered with the responder training that these waterway officials Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office and Curry receive. Sadly, the Harbormaster reported the loss of College to implement a"consent to search"program. It Assistant Harbormaster Peter Prescott, who passed was intended to provide adults with an opportunity to away at age 57. Assistant Harbormaster Prescott was have police check the rooms of juveniles suspected of a conscientious and diligent worker on the waterways. concealing firearms. If a firearm was discovered, the juvenile would not be charged criminally unless the The Shellfish Constable reports that 2014 was a weapon was used in the commission of a crime. good year for shellfish, with quahogs being most However,the mere possession of it would not result in abundant and soft-shell clams increasing in numbers a crime. from a low a few years ago. Seeding from the propagation program resulted in good harvests of The greatest challenge to law enforcement today oysters and scallops. In addition to regular quahog is the experiences of heroin overdoses. This has seeding,several million quahog seeds were planted in impacted the majority of crimes within the community. the Great River family shellfishing area to increase In response to this epidemic, the Department has harvests and improve water quality with funds from the trained officers and equipped officers with Narcan. Community Preservation Committee. The Department has participated in Voices Heard, Mashpee Cares and substance abuse forums in an effort The Department coordinated traffic and safety at to focus on the need for prevention and education, in the summer community picnic and the Christmas addition to enforcement. As a reminder, the parade, which were both successful fun-filled events prescription pill take-back dispenser is readily available again this year. 24/7 at the lobby of the police station,for unused pills that a person seeks to properly dispose of. I attended the Wampanoag Tribal Council's grand opening of their new facility in March. A Conversation In regards to personnel, Master Detectives Paul with the Chief addressed local issues at the Library in Bryant and Robert Waterfield retired. Their experience May. Command officers attended a mental health and wealth of knowledge will be missed. Michelle forum in August. Mental illness,along with substance Princi was appointed as a police officer and John abuse, is requiring specialized training for law Petrosh was assigned as a Master Detective. enforcement personnel. During the month of August, Additionally, Eric Pestilli was assigned as a Master Department members fulfilled the ALS cause by Officer serving as the Department's court officer. completing the "Ice Bucket Challenge." The Officer William Cuozzo served as the Department's Department, working with Town and School officials, School Resource Officer. In graduating from the police organized a "school to career" program in multiple academy, Officers Patrick Leahy, Matthew Cascio, capacities. Department members attended a 9/11 Kristopher Threlkeld,and Adam Sassone all served as yearly dedication at the Fire Station. The Department squad leaders. Officer Threlkeld received the also participated in the Address Working Group, and academy's physical fitness award. Officer Princi programs by and through Mashpee TV. I also attended graduated from a subsequent academy and served as a community college forum in December, and class spokesperson. throughout the year continued to serve on the Executive Board of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police The Harbormaster reports only one boating Association. incident involving property damage. There were several missing boater reports that were all resolved It was gratifying to assist the Boys &Girls Club successfully. The Harbormaster's Office combined with the selection of the youth of year. We appreciate 114