Applications are now being taken for our next class and are available at the police station on Victory Highway, Town Hall or our sub-station on Pascoag Main Street. For more information, contact Lt. Larry Guglietta @ 401-568-9479, e-mail, Lguglietta@burrillville.org. or Sgt. Dennis Leahey @ 568-6255, e-mail Dleahey@burrillville.org You must be 16 years of age or older with a clean criminal back ground check to attend. (Click here for an application)
The Burrillville Police Citizen Police Academy has graduated its latest class. On April 24, 2008, 19 members of the Burrillville Community completed training with a field trip to the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston. Class members along with Academy staff toured theACI Maximum and Intake Security facilities.
2008 GRADUATES:
History:
On March 10, 1998, the Burrillville Police Department held it's first Citizen's Police Academy at the police station on Victory Highway. Numerous applications were received during the sign up period, and 18 citizens were selected for the first academy.
The purpose of this academy is to give the public a working knowledge of the Burrillville Police Department policies and procedures, through a series of classes instructed by Burrillville Police Department personnel. The more information the public has about their police department, the less suspicions, fears, and misconceptions will exist. Many conflicts are caused by a simple lack of understanding, and these conflicts can be avoided. The motto of the Citizen's Police Academy is "Understanding each other, we can make a difference".
COPS That CARE:
The Burrillville Police Department recently obtained a grant from the RI Police Chief's Association called COPS THAT CARE. This funding will be utilized to fund a dance at the Burrillville High and Middle Schools, a mural in the Gym of the high school and a luncheon with the Burrillville Seniors Association. The Luncheon was held recently at the Columbus Club in Pascoag. Over 50 seniors and police officers met over a lunch of family style chicken, all funded through the grant. Community Policing at it's best!
COPS THAT CARE luncheon photos:
Colonel Bernard Gannon has instituted a program for citizens of the community to see what it is like to be a police officer for a day.
The following persons are eligible to participate in the Police Ride-Along Program:
1) Visiting law enforcement personnel and department employees.
2) A relative of an active or retired Burrillville Police employee.
3) Professionals and students in the field of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences.
4) Members of the news media and officials of the Town and State Government.
5) Active members of the organization, Leadership Rhode Island.
6) Members of the Burrillville Citizens Police Academy
Time Periods: ride-along time periods will take place between the hours of 10:00AM and 4:00PM and 4:00PM and 10:00PM. However, depending on extenuating circumstances, and with permission of the Chief of Police, these hours may be changed. Ride-alongs shall be available year round except during periods of increased workloads or manpower shortages.
Applications for the Police Ride-Along program are available in the Office of the Chief of Police. An application packet must be completed in person by the applicant and approved by the Chief of Police. Questions can be referred to 401-568-6255.
Stuffed Animals for Children:
The Verizon Telephone Pioneers, a group of retired telephone workers, recently donated hand made stuffed animals to the Burrillville Police Department. The stuffed animals are handed out by police officers to children during domestic violence calls, traffic accidents or any time when a child is under stress due to the surrounding circumstances. A great big thank you to the ladies for their time and effort!
Pictured from left to right: Pat Lamothe, Millie Wowk, Mary Ryan, Ptlmn. Chris Shiels, Marge Jalbert, Violet Descoteaux, Detective Wayne Richardson and Grace Dzialo.
B-EASY (Burriliville Eliminates Alcohol Sales to Youth) was established during 1996 with the cooperation of the Burrillville Police, the Burrillville Organization Against Substance Abuse Prevention, and local liquor license holders within the Town of Burrillville. During this program, all alcohol servers in the Town of Burrillville were trained and certified to recognize underage patrons, intoxicated patrons and false identification and how to successfully deal with these types of situations.
At unspecified times, the police department will utilize an underaged decoy under the supervision of an undercover police officer. The decoy will enter licensed establishments and attempt to purchase alcohol. Those that serve the decoy will be subject to prosecution and the establishment is subject to license suspension.
Junior Achievement classes were taught for the first time in 1997 by police officers working with teachers in the Steere Farm Elementary School in the second and third grades. This was also the first time in Rhode Island that police officers were involved in teaching Junior Achievement since the program began. Officers volunteer their time and the program is a great success. In 1998 Burrillville Police Officers taught Junior Achievement to second and third graders at the William L. Callahan School in Harrisville. This program has expanded over the years to all elementary schools and officers will continue to participate. This program is a great success for the students and the officers involved.
Lt. John Connors (left) and teacher Laury Cornell (right) with her 3rd grade class at William L. Callahan School.
Lt. Connors has been teaching Junior Achievement for twelve years.
Rural Community Partnership and Service Project
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Talk confidentially with an advocate about a current or past relationship. Explore your experience, safety options, how your children may be affected, the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship. Receive referrals for assistance.
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