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like to thank the Mashpee Department of Public Works ment of stop strips, which result in a gradual deflation for their efforts in assisting us in these facility of the suspect's tires in order to bring the pursuit to a improvements and conducting a major clean up project safe ending and apprehension without endangering the in the spring. Assistant Director Catherine Laurent general motoring public and others. i facilitated this project and we appreciate her dedica- tion. I would also like to express my gratitude to the Citizen's Police Academy Alumni and all of their The department also attempted to project a new efforts throughout the year to assist us. The Alumni and more professional image by upgrading our appear- was especially helpful at events such as the Pops ance standards. Uniforms will be worn by dispatchers Concert, Town fireworks and Thanksgiving football.I in the future and officers have a new appearance with would also offer my sincere thanks to the TRIAD a new unique styled badge. The department also was group for all of their assistance. They have been very scheduled to replace the majority of the patrol vehicles helpful in coordinating the street numbering system.I in 2005. This led to a traditional "black and white" would like to take this opportunity to urge all residents marked police cruiser with our new motto of serving to affix their appropriate street numbers in visible with "pride and integrity." The department has locations consistent with town regulations. It is received a lot of positive feedback from citizens absolutely critical for responders to be able to identify regarding this "new look." your residence in times of emergencies. These pre- cious seconds can literally save lives. In response to the heavy accumulation of snow last winter, the department finally has a 4-wheel drive In response to numerous concerns regarding the vehicle that serves as a command or tactical vehicle in processing of License to Carry Firearms applications, addition to a vehicle to be utilized in certain weather the department has instituted a new system and review conditions. The department also upgraded its service process to streamline applications in order to produce weapons which were over ten years old and in need of a license in a timely manner for qualified persons. replacement. In 2005, the police department also had its front One of the constant complaints in 2005 from cit- lot and parking area reconfigured under plans izens was the problem with All-Terrain Vehicles. approved by the Town in concert with Mashpee (ATV's)At times,persons riding ATV's are destroying Commons. The roadway and parking area enhances property, trespassing and creating other problems the access to the building while improving its appear- while disregarding applicable law or private property ance. rights. Persons operating ATV's should pay close attention to Chapter 51 of the Mashpee By-Laws as it As I review my first year in Mashpee,I would be relates to the regulations of such use. remiss if I didn't give a special salute to the commit- ted men and women who respond to emergencies 24 The department has also experienced complaints hours per day and 7 days per week. It takes a special of illegal dumping, especially in isolated or remote individual to sacrifice holidays, weekends and nights 1 areas. This creates an environmental concern in addi- in order to make this a safer community. I have been tion to an eye sore and we ask residents to report any very impressed by the professionalism and devotion to person or vehicle involved in illegal dumping. Please duty by the members of the Mashpee Fire Department. note the make, model and color of any suspect vehicle I have further been impressed by the professionalism and obtain the plate number, if possible. Please try to and devotion to duty by the members of the Mashpee observe the operator of the vehicle and report his/her Police Department. description to the police department so that we may apprehend the individuals responsible for disposing of 2005 was a year for many changes. From per- this unsightly rubbish and debris. sonnel to policies and from philosophy to direction,a new vision has been established collectively at the In 2005, members of the police department police department in order to better protect and serve enhanced their skills in special tactics for emergency the citizens of Mashpee. I am seeking ways to enhance response and warrant execution. Officers were trained our operating efficiency through community relations, by highly skilled experts from the Los Angeles Police staff meetings and constructive dialogue that trigger Department.Mashpee police officers are also expected innovative ideas, progressive changes and productive to be participating in a Cape Cod Regional SWAT results. I could not accomplish this without the stead Team in the future. fast support and dedication of the men and women of this department. The police department has also successfully ter- minated potential high speed pursuits with the deploy- 36