Safety is Everyone's Responsibility!

November 2008 Meeting Notes

          The November Meeting was hosted by Ofc. Chris Harrington of Bolton PD.  As always, Chris provided the members with a true New England Fall Day and allowed for everyone to travel and enjoy the scenery!  U.S. Postal Inspectors Daniel Bonda and Kelley Blood spoke of the numerous Identity Theft and various Fraud investigations taking place as we speak.  They are an incredible resource for any department who needs additional investigative services.  Insp. Bonda and Insp. Blood provided the members with numerous videos and handouts for Fraud/ID Theft Talks.  Another great resource is: www.FakeChecks.org.  This site provides REAL victims’ accounts of how easily one can be ‘taken’ and how these crimes truly affect the average person.  If you did not receive the information and are interested in using these items, please contact them at:

          Also speaking at the meeting was Judy Dupille of the RMV.  Judy reported a good response to the Yellow Blitz Campaign on October 22 with 75 Violations reported.  Also, new Inspection Stickers with the Day-Glow feature were handed out for departments to analyze and test on their cruisers.  There was also discussion regarding the new Commercial Inspection Stickers that are out on the road.  Keep your eyes open!

          Just a reminder to watch for any Citizen Safety Award Candidates in your communities!  Candidates will be accepted until the January Meeting, then discussion and voting will take place at the February Meeting.  There are quite a few good candidates this year, so the selection process will be tough.

          Another good resource to check out is www.setb.com.  This site provides a number of Home Safety Courses as well as a good abundance of 911 resources.  Officers have utilized the site and highly recommend it.

          For those of you who haven’t turned your FY 2009 Membership Forms in, this is your reminder to do so!   I haven’t provided Forms in this mailing, but you know you haven’t turned yours in if you find it in the “To Do” pile on your desk!