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as possible and to support those responsible in potential <br />target locations in their preparations and planning. To <br />that end, this active shooter training exercise focused <br />not on potential vulnerability, but on building <br />confidence in recognizing the challenges of managing <br />a tactical response, planning assistance, community <br />interaction and recovery coordination. I feel this very <br />important training went extremely well and I would <br />like to thank Detective Brett Calhoun for taking a <br />leadership role in this training and seeing it through to <br />its conclusion, while exceeding our expected <br />professional level. <br />We ended the year here at the Mashpee Police <br />Department with an awards ceremony which was very <br />well attended. Presented at this awards program were <br />the fourth annual Officer and Employee of the Year <br />Awards as well as several other distinguished awards. <br />It is extremely important to me as the Chief of Police <br />that the men and women of the Mashpee Police <br />Department are recognized for the outstanding work <br />they perform in which at times can be extremely <br />difficult, dangerous and emotional. <br />The following employees received the following <br />awards: <br />Officer of the Year: Officer Michael Cook <br />Employee of the Year: Animal Control Officer <br />Don Chicoine <br />Unit/Team Award: The Mashpee Police <br />Department Active Shooter <br />Training Team consisting of <br />Detective Brett Calhoun, <br />Detective Will Cuozzo and <br />Officer Christopher Giuca. <br />Distinguished Service Award: Master Officer <br />Kevin Frye <br />Distinguished Service Award: Dispatcher <br />Barry Good <br />Lifesaving Award: Officer Daniel Girard <br />Meritorious Award: Sergeant Bryan Burke <br />Meritorious Award: Sergeant Meredith Allen Our <br />Meritorious Award: Officer Michelle Princi (2) <br />Meritorious Award Officer Bryan Derochea <br />Meritorious Award: Officer Daniel Girard <br />Meritorious Award: Officer Matthew Koch <br />Meritorious Award: Officer John McDonough <br />Community Policing Award: Sergeant Michael Assad <br />As the Chief of Police I strive hard to encourage <br />all employees to attempt to project an image of <br />professionalism and integrity while also providing a <br />high level of customer service. We will continue to <br />pledge an open, accountable, accessible police <br />department responsive to your needs and concerns. <br />Safe neighborhoods are the result of the community <br />and their police department working together. We have <br />a mutual obligation to do our respective parts and we <br />pledge that we will take your needs, issues, and <br />concerns seriously, and respond to them appropriately. <br />Most importantly, I would also like to extend my <br />heartfelt appreciation to the fine men and women that <br />make up the Mashpee Police Department. They are the <br />ones that answer the call day in and day out and are <br />dedicated to the professional standards that build <br />respect within our community. They are truly <br />committed to the cause of providing exceptional police <br />services and I consider it an honor to work side by side <br />with each and every one of them. <br />Professionally and respectfully submitted, <br />Scott W. Carline <br />Chief of Police <br />Forensic Polygraph Examiner <br />156 <br />