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�g algae for food.There have not been mass mortali- detours and safety for those attending. On a personal lies of fish since large numbers of oysters have been note, I was honored to be sworn in by the Attorney growing. Water quality in Santuit Pond improved in General to the Massachusetts Police Chief's 2012 with the installation of solar-powered water cir- Executive Board in December. culators to control algae blooms.The winter ending in March 2012 was so warm that no ice formed on the The Mashpee Police Department had another freshwater ponds or estuaries—a first for the ponds. busy year in 2012. However, with dedicated profes- sionals committed to making a difference, we have The Mashpee Police Department coordinated a utilized our resources in order to strategize and deploy r program through the United States Marshal's Service or assign personnel as necessary to prevent,detect and t for two Mashpee police officers to work with youth at solve criminal activity. As always,we encourage Citi- &Boys & Girls Club. The police department was zens to report suspicious activity so that it may be (' also involved with the "Shop with a Cop" program promptly investigated. In 2012, such reports success- that enables youths to spend time with a police officer fully led to suspects being apprehended in different during the holiday season resulting in gifts for those in residential break-ins.We encourage citizens to be vig- need.The police department also conducted a citizen's ilant for such activity while being cautious by secur- police academy in 2012 and another is planned for ing their homes and vehicles to prevent such crimes. f 2013.The police department was pleased to reveal the S new drug take-back program in which a 24-hour drop Finally, I would like to extend my appreciation !' i' box has been set up at the police station lobby and to the devoted professionals of this department who r approved by the Drug Enforcement Administration serve with pride and integrity on a daily basis. From (DEA) and Department of Environmental Protection the Police Officer on patrol; to the Detective conduct- (DEP). Persons with unused or expired prescription ing follow-up investigations;to the Sergeant supervis- ;• drugs may now properly dispose of such items at the ing the shifts; to the Dispatcher answering the calls I ' n police station. and filtering it to the appropriate person; to the Records Clerk providing public records; to the During the course of 2012, several meetings Licensing Clerk preparing the firearms licenses;to the e were attended with village or complex associations or Victim/Witness Advocate protecting the interests of i boards for the purpose of reviewing concerns or those who suffer the most from crimes; to the I issues. Members of the Mashpee Police Department Shellfish Constable whose work ethic is always s also conferred with the Tribal Judiciary Council in impressive;to the Harbormaster and his staff that keep t preparation of land going into trust. However, no the waterways safe; to the Animal Control Officer I memorandum of understanding ever came to fruition who takes care of domestic and wild animals while with the Tribal Council and the Town. performing other collateral duties; to the special offi- r cern who fulfill a role; to the Administrative Assistant In 2012, there were various events or incidents whose attention to detail is always making my job eas- that required special attention. "Hurricane Sandy" led ier; and to my command staff, their commitment to to emergency management planning and preparation. professional standards and the effective delivery of Fortunately, the damage and consequences were lim- police services provides a level of quality that is truly ited compared to other areas of the northeast. Animal appreciated. control investigated reports of coyote problems with domestic animals.The police department also worked Respectfully submitted, With school officials in order to enhance safety proto- Rodney C. Collins I cols and procedures. This matter was elevated at the Chief of Police f end of the year by the tragic incident in Connecticut. I" A safety task force continues to focus on methods to � improve facility security at all Mashpee schools. In July, the community picnic was held at the Mashpee High School. In December, the annual Christmas parade was held.At each event,police offi- cers were present to ensure traffic flow with proper !' 129