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its community, and is hereby recognized as We ended the year here at the Mashpee Police a certified police agency for a period of Department with a promotional awards remote three years upon the recommendation of the ceremony. Presented at this awards program were the Massachusetts Police Accreditation sixth annual Officer and Employee of the Year Awards Commission and awarded the certificate of as well as several other distinguished awards. It is certification on March 31, 2021." extremely important to me as the Chief of Police that the men and women of the Mashpee Police Department The Certification Program currently consists of are recognized for the outstanding work they perform 159 standards, all of which are mandatory. These in which at times can be extremely difficult,dangerous carefully selected standards impact officer and public and emotional. safety, address high liability/risk management issues, and generally promote operational efficiency The following employees received the following throughout an agency. Standards for national awards: accreditation as established by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Officer of the Year: Officer Jeffrey Donnis (CALEA) provide the framework for standards in the Employee of the Year:Dispatch Supervisor Scott Halligan Massachusetts Police Accreditation Program. Unit/Team Award:The Mashpee Police Department Below are some of the topical areas covered: Community Services Unit., Lifesaving Award: Sergeant Michael Assad • Agency Authority,Jurisdiction and Use of Force Lifesaving Award: Officer Jesse White • Recruitment, Selection, and Promotion of Lifesaving Award: Officer Matthew Koch Personnel Distinguished Service Award:Dispatcher Jennifer Berry • Training,Discipline and Internal Affairs Distinguished Service Award:Dispatcher Carla Newbrey • Patrol, Traffic Operations and Criminal As the Chief of Police I continue to strive hard to Investigations encourage all employees to attempt to project an image • Victim/Witness Assistance of professionalism and integrity while also providing a high level of customer service. We will continue to • Emergency Response Planning pledge an open, accountable, accessible police • Prisoner Transportation and Holding Facilities department responsive to your needs and concerns. • Records and Communications I would like to take this opportunity to thank the • Collection and Preservation of Evidence community and the public for the outpouring of support and well wishes we have received throughout the past • Property and Evidence Control year. It is because of you we continue to strive for This was a major undertaking to say the least and excellence while serving with pride and integrity. I would like to thank Lieutenant Robert Palermo and Records Clerk Lois Wack for their continued hard work Most importantly,I would also like to extend my toward this endeavor. The Mashpee Police Department heartfelt appreciation to the fine men and women that will continue to move toward full accreditation status make up the Mashpee Police Department.They are the with a projected completion date of accreditation in ones that answer the call day in and day out and are March of 2022. dedicated to the professional standards that build respect within our community. They are truly We continue our strong community engagement committed and dedicated to the cause of providing forums and community events which assist us in exceptional police services. building public trust with the community. The Mashpee Police Department takes a strong stance in Professionally and respectfully submitted, our philosophy of community policing and I appreciate Scott W. Carlin the effort of all employees who continue to carry out Chief of Police that philosophy on a daily basis. Forensic Polygraph Examiner 133