Copyright 2023 NPR. WESTERVELT: Yeah, I mean, it's already stoking some anger and frustration. Twitter Web App Show additional replies, including those that may contain offensive content Between the drone and Rocky coming to the Police Department, its really gonna help us, that if ever there is a situation where someones missing or theres someone whos run away from the police,caught doing something they shouldnt be doing, it severely reduces the time our officers are on the streetit helps get the individuals being looked for quicker. The move has angered many, sparking more calls to end two decades of federal. In October, the Select Board voted 3-2 to have Terenzini ask the FBI to investigate. WESTERVELT: Yeah, Ailsa, they've got the tough job of, you know, looking for another chief. Ryder blamed the furor over the payroll issues on a former administrative assistant who handled bookkeeping for the police department. LeBlanc was appointed by the Board of Selectmen as the towns permanent chief of police in March 2021, after serving as the acting police chief since September2020. g4l>3$|Nt,/Xx 1]8zy+/rW~{zuMx6C!0!smkU,Ys96w"SBgM-6wbS|gJ! The Farmington School Board voted to place Superintendent Ruth Ellen Vaughn and Principal Barbara Gardner on paid administrative leave during an emergency session Wednesday, one day after it . Jerome "Jerry" Gardner, who spent 25 years as chief of the Cheney Police Department, is seen in his office in January 1980. Low 33F. They'd held weekly protests in front of City Hall and the police department. Jason Tamulen is serving as acting chief, according to the towns website. Because if an emergency were to arise, particularly since Im here on a short-term basis, I need to know all of the critical players because were all dependent on each other and have to work together, so I made it a point to meet them, Alfano said. jharmacinski@eagletribune.com, By Michaelle Bond State board approves controversial Worcester charter school proposal, Congestion pricing a tool that can solve many transportation problems. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. City officials announced Wednesday night that the Lawrence Police Chief has been placed on paid administrative leave following an ongoing investigation. 1 0 obj We are committed to serving our community each and every day with professionalism, honestly, and fairness in every encounter. And it really - that's the crux of the 20-year federal oversight is how Oakland disciplines and holds officers accountable. But he said the town was so divided over the controversy that an outside investigation was required. 0:02. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. January 26, 2023 / 5:46 PM / CBS Boston LAWRENCE - The City of Lawrence has placed Police Chief Roy Vasque on leave during an ongoing investigation involving the department. Nicholson: I honestly feel theyve been doing an excellent job over there. Despite bringing decades of police experience to the Gardner department, Alfano said he is capable of learning new ways of doing things in his new position. <> MARTY PETERS: I think this was a wrong move, wrong time. CHANG: So tell us more about the disciplinary cases that led to the chief's ouster and how all of that is connected to federal oversight. According to the indictment, Gardner is accused of the following offenses . Lawrence police chief placed on leave by mayor, By Jill Harmacinski Gardner MA Police Chief Braks and Deputy Police Chief Trifiro out on paid Administrative Leave According to published reports, the two men were placed on leave following a group of no-confidence votes by Gardner PD members represented by all four unions in the Department. The men and women of this department train year round, are well equipped, and are dedicated to serve and protect. Over twenty years ago we carefully chose to live and serve by the four words of our motto that was selected out of many carefully thought out mottos, written proudly by one of our former officers, With Pride and Integrity. We serve with great pride in striving each day to protect all from harm from these endless angles of evil. January 25, 2023 at 6:31 pm EST. The no-confidence vote was unanimous with the exception of the Superior Officers Union, which had a single vote in opposition. Nicholson: Anytime situations like these come up, we want to make sure things are done right because our jobs is to make sure we are watching the best interests of the taxpayers who are here. We want to make sure all the Is are dotted and the ts are crossed we just cover our basesremembering that even the people who are subjects of investigationin this case have decades of service to the Citythat they have all their due process rights. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> There have been a lot of little things that weve tweaked and some daily problems that weve solved as they come up, but this is a very smooth-running department, and were trying to keep it that way, he said. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. Ryder said he immediately instituted changes to prevent such mistakes from happening again and to collect the money paid out over the previous year. By WSFA 12 News Staff Published : Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:43 AM CST | Updated : Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:44 AM CST Werner Poegel 1998 - 2098 Gardner Magazine is a service of WebTech Online (978) 632-6324, Gardner News Magazine: Local News & Articles in Gardner MA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Gardner MA Furniture History of the Big Chair and Furniture Industry and Stores, Gardner MA Great Place to Live, Work, Play, and Visit, Construction 2022 Gardner MA and Bike Bridge. The subject line of the email is "confidential personnel information.". On Thursday evening, he noted, The review is procedural and neither the chief nor the deputy chief are serving any disciplinary suspension., Where are they now: Born into an athletic family, this Murdock alum's Hall of Fame career was Not Just Produced, preserve the integrity of the investigation, Police departments leave 'archaic' Civil Service, retired Fitchburg Deputy Chief Phil Kearns, Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, State bill to grant undocumented immigrants driver's licenses clears House, Born into an athletic family, this Murdock alum's Hall of Fame career was Not Just Produced, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. thegardnernews.com Gardner Police Chief Braks, Deputy Chief Trifiro placed on leave. Previously, the. He said the employee came to him with proof he had just obtained his masters degree. He joined the department and rose up, you know, through the ranks. We love you., An interview with Mayor Michael Nicholson, Gardner Magazine publisher Werner Poegel asked Mayor Nicholson a number of questions regarding the Chair City including some regarding the Gardner Police Investigation and Review: Link to Executive Summary of Report CLICK HERE. GARDNER Police Chief Richard Braks and Deputy Police Chief James Trifiro have been placed on paid administrative leave following a group of no-confidence votes by members of the Gardner Police Department, according to public records. The first thing is to get to know the people because the people, the staff, are the police department, and Ive been fortunate enough to be able to see how things are done in a lot of different departments, he said. He has been a resident of Westminster since 1985 and is a graduate of Oakmont Regional High School. Embattled Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon was placed on administrative leave Wednesday after the state inspector general released a scathing report concluding that the chief and other. But Mayor Sheng Thao, you know, lost faith in him following a dispute over discipline of a sergeant. More:Leblanc sworn in as Westminster's new police chief. Lieutenant Maroni and Officer Lawrence were honored as part of School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. Fax: 978-630-4027. But it hasnt stopped working to first and foremost, protect all citizens who live or visit this community. A new K-9 officer was appointed, a drone program was utilized, partnerships were still undertaken, such as the Drug Take Back Program taking place this Saturday 4-30-22 at Price Chopper from 10am to 2pm. Alfano, who lives in Lancaster, has been the acting chief of the Gardner Police Department since Feb. 1, when he was appointed by Mayor Michael Nicholson to serve in the interim while Chief Richard Braks is on paid administrative leave. The chief was under an intense pressure of how he handled two misconduct investigations into the same sergeant. Gardner PD participated in Autism Awareness, showing their concern for the mental health of citizens and situational awareness of circumstances they may come across in the course of their work. Mass. Jennifer Law, who served as Gardner Dispatch Director also got a no-confidence vote and voluntarily left her position. Nicholson said he had originally reached out to retired Fitchburg Deputy Chief Phil Kearns to assume the acting chief positionbut Kearns was unable to take the job because he was out of state. With pride we train and educate ourselves daily in order to detect crimes, apprehend criminals, prosecute, and incarcerate offenders that jeopardize and bring harm to our community. Alfano, who stepped away from restoring his farmhouse to take the acting chief position, said it is obvious to him that the citys residents are in good hands based on what he has observed at the department. CHANG: So real quick, Eric, what do you think comes next for Oakland and its police department? It is the mission of the Gardner Police Department to first and foremost, protect all citizens who live or visit this community. An outside investigation is underway. Brookline Town Administrator Mel . Gibbons, who joined Wayland police in 2002, was hired in December 2021 as the new chief. We serve each day with integrity. GARDNER The City Council voted unanimously to remove the police department from the Civil Service recruitment and selection policy during its meeting on Monday, June 7. In the course of my career, Ive interacted with hundreds and hundreds of police officers, and I can assure the residents of Gardner that their police staff and, again, the entire staff is top-notch, he said. Fax: : 978-630-4027. Police Department . "Chief Gibbons is on leave and Lt. Burman is temporarily serving as Acting Chief. III. Nicholson: Jennifer Law can certainly be removed because she resigned from her position. Here's what we know so far What we know so far. GARDNER Chief Richard Braks is retiring from the Police Department after 23 years of service, according to Mayor Michael Nicholson. They felt like he was someone who really listens. The Gardner PD even has a Police Explorers unit. Poegel: During all of this, the Gardner PD still had to do its job over the last 3 months. He's from Oakland. 2 0 obj 1:07 WESTMINSTER - Chief of Police Ralph LeBlanc has been placed on administrative leave. He's with Victory Baptist Church. Braks and Deputy Chief James Trifiro were placed on paid leave following a recent vote of no confidence by four unions in the department. She had earlier put Chief LeRonne Armstrong on administrative leave following a scathing oversight report involving a hit-and-run accident by that officer. General/Non-Emergency Phone: 978-632-5600 Hours Gardner Police Chief Braks, Deputy Chief Trifiro placed on leave. "Local law enforcement agency'' means the chief of police in the city or town where the person resides or is temporarily domiciled, or, if the municipality has no police chief or if the person resides in an unincorporated place, the division. Alfano explained that one of the reasons he feltcomfortable taking on the lead role in an unfamiliar building was the fact that police departments deal with many of the same issues. \J?z$wiK!]~, Officers put in an extra effort during Distracted Driving Month in April to help prevent car accidents and save lives. A full report will appear online and in Thursday's print edition of The Eagle-Tribune. I've reached out to some sources. Michael McCarthy as acting deputy police chief "to serve as head of the department," according to the email. He grew up here, went to high school here. I dont know of any better way to restore public trust in the police department.. But I am no longer confident that Chief Armstrong can do the work needed to achieve the vision. The employees at the Gardner Police Department couldnt have been more welcoming as he stepped into the role of acting chief, Alfano said. One of the highlights of my next goals for the Police Department is to upgrade our radio system. The city uses a single band radio system currently while other departments in the area use dual band or multi-band. The Mayor says the City looks towards the COPS grant, the Office of Community Oriented Policing, a federal agency. Oakland, Calif.'s police department is in turmoil again. For more about Autism resources, visit the Autism Speaks website. Services About Us; Contact Us; Advertise with Us . The Chief must maintain the police headquarters, the patrol vehicle fleet, and personnel in a very complex manner that is acceptable to the Mayor, City Council, and most importantly, the residents of this community. He attended Mt. dJ More on distracted driving from the NHTSA, CLICK HERE. Its something thats now a discussion that needs to be had until any finalized plans happenIts not disciplinary in nature, but its problem-solving in nature.. }r`Mv>i9y'6%h2%h.dJdJ\J--bp5Ruo>&vi)Ai{%$:"cdJdJ\J###ZG)AG)N"VV>`}csRB FTA appears to greenlight Bostons fare-free bus trial, Two Western Mass senators face off in lieutenant governor race, A renewed push to legalize 'medical aid in dying', Healey tax plan addresses competitiveness issues, A difference of opinion on estate tax, capital gains, Fight over millionaire tax shifts to new arena, Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges, The Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation. Wachusett Community College from 1988-1992 and obtained an . Gardner MA Police Producing the Next Chapter. Poegel: How do you feel about the Gardner PDs usage of drones? CLICK HERE. We serve with pride in educating in the education of our community so they can live a safe, healthy, and secure life. Its something that several other police departments across the state have already used, so weve been able to kind of not reinvent the wheel, but build off of what theyve been able to learnIts not something that goes out every day. "This committee will be comprised of Human Resources Director Debra Pond, Retired Chief Vincent Alfano - who served as Gardner's Acting Chief for a time, Chief Richard Briggs of the Ashland Police Department, Chief Ralph LeBlanc of the Westminster Police Department, and Director Michael Moriarty of the Rutland Regional Emergency Communications In a Jan. 31 letter to members of the City Council, Mayor Michael Nicholson explained that the two men were placed on leave while an outside review of the matter was conducted. Chief Hayden fired back . LAWRENCE Police Chief Roy Vasque has been placed on leave by Mayor Brian DePena. Police Department. Carter Terenzini, Boxboroughs interim town administrator, issued a statement Tuesday afternoon confirming Ryder had been placed on leave and said the decision by the Select Board was unanimous and made with deep regret out of a belief that it was in the best interest of the town and the department.. He covered the Massachusetts State House and served as the Globes State House bureau chief in the late 1980s. But an internal affairs review that was signed off by the chief, you know, just gave the sergeant some counseling and some additional driver training. That is NPR's Eric Westervelt. So they're angry. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. II. 395 were here. LeBlanc remains listed as chief of police on the website. The Chief is responsible for each officer and staff to be actively trained, equipped and engaged in order to serve the City. Dispatcher Adrianna Leblanc is currently filling in as the person overseeing the dispatch department.Adriannas done a great jobeven the Fire Chief Greg Lagoy has checked in, making sure that things seem to be going OK, particularly with the dispatch department. I have no further comment," said Acting Town Administrator Stephen Crane to SOURCE media this morning . A Lathrop High School teacher identified only as 'Ms. Gardner' has been suspended after telling students in a Zoom meeting that George Floyd would still be alive if he complied with police. Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, and Popeo, P.C. Alfano will serve as acting chief for the next few weeks until an external review of the situation is completed. LAWRENCE, Mass. 2023 CommonWealth Magazine. The chief of the Lawrence Police Department has been placed on paid leave while "an ongoing investigation involving the police department is conducted," the city's mayor said. One Ashburton Place, Room 503 Boston, MA 02108 (617) 979-1900 ROGER J. CORMIER, Appellant G2-19-049 . Afterwards, the board made no announcement about a decision. Alfanos first day serving as acting chief was Feb. 1. The police chief in Lawrence, Massachusetts has been placed on leave from his position by the city's mayor, officials confirmed Wednesday. Poegel: How do you feel the two lieutenants have done filling in? Joining us now for the latest is NPR's Eric Westervelt. He denied the allegations at the time, according to court filings. Updated: 6:08 PM EDT August 29, 2022. Alfano, who worked at the Framingham Police Department for 20 years, is no stranger to stepping in and helping to run a police department, having initially served as acting chief in Bolton and Ashland; the former position turning into a 10-year job,the latter becoming a three-year appointment. Bruce Mohl is the editor of CommonWealth magazine. For more information, CLICK HERE. Bruce came to CommonWealth from the Boston Globe, where he spent nearly 30 years in a wide variety of positions covering business and politics. Nicholson: Its been a strong tool, helpful in missing persons cases there, particularly the infrared camera in locating people in a wooded area. He was seen as someone who was making modest but kind of steady progress. The final vote tally was 41-1. Captain. Former retired Bolton Chief of Police Vincent Alfano is acting Gardner Police Chief. Nicholson, Absolutely. During his tenure as chief, he has been one of the most visible voices in the city's efforts to lower its violent. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. LAWRENCE Police Chief Roy Vasque was placed on leave and is a focus of an ongoing investigation by an outside firm hired by the city, a spokesperson for Mayor Brian DePena confirmed Wednesday. Original Compl. Winds light and variable. The decision to place the two men on leave followed votes of no confidence taken by four unions in the department. Physical Address: 200 Main Street Gardner, MA 01440. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Jan. 19, 2023 9:35 PM PT. And he said he signed off on the internal review based on, you know, what he was told and what he knew at the time. Lawrence Police Chief Roy Vasque speaks during a recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new police station. The Boxborough Police Department deeply regrets the matter and the overpayment of public employees.. As for the comp and holiday time issues, Ryder said there was either nothing to them or they were caused by software glitches that have been fixed. Officers have stepped up including Lieutenants Eric McAvene Jr. and Nicholas Maroni who together have helped manage the department. CHANG: Well, I realize, Eric, that this just happened tonight. Nicholson: The two lieutenants have really stepped up in running things there. Officials in the Massachusetts town of Brookline have placed the chief of police on leave after he was accused of violating a town policy. Vasque, LaGreca and a spokesperson for DePena could not immediately be reached for comment. CHANG: For real. LeBlanc was placed on leave on Aug. 22 and remains on that status, according to Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen. But what's been the reaction so far to this new development - yet another chief getting sacked? By Bruce Mohl GARDNER The first time Vincent Alfano visited the Chair City was when his parents took him along while they went furniture shopping. The Gardner Police Department ("Department") has approximately forty-one (41) . Check back to eagletribune.com for updates. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Vasque was placed on "paid administrative leave," according to an email sent to members of the. Content from an earlier CommonWealth story was included in this report. Poegel asked about names on the City of Gardner website. Directory. 3 0 obj If I missed an incident or made a mistake, please contact me about it. After approving the educational stipend, Ryder said he discovered the employee was already receiving the extra money in his paycheck. He served as the Globes political editor in 1994 and went on to cover consumer issues for the newspaper. 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FYI: The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is the component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing by the nations state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources. The external review of the situation is being conducted by retired state police Detective Paul LItalien, according to Nicholsons letter. On December 21, 2018, the Wolskis filed a complaint in this Court against individual the Gardner Police and State Police officers, as well as against the agencies themselves. In a statement Saturday, Town Administrator Mel Kleckner said Gonzalez has been accused of multiple violations of the town's policy against discrimination, sexual harassment and . More: Gardner Police Chief Braks, Deputy Chief Trifiro placed on leave. LAWRENCE Police Chief Roy Vasque has been placed on leave by Mayor Brian DePena. Methuen's police chief is on leave after a scathing report from Massachusetts officials investigating his salary and those of other high-ranking officers. Both Mr. Kearns and the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association highly recommended Mr. Alfano, Nicholson said. Emergency Phone: 911. No other details were disclosedregarding the circumstances leading up to the chiefsbeingput on paid leave. Armstrong himself sort of downplayed the hit-and-run, as - you know, as he called it, a minor traffic collision, not a scandal. A North Carolina police chief has been placed on unpaid leave and probation for telling officers about a "clinic" that would issue them a Covid-19 vaccination card without actually receiving the . Mayor Neil Perry said Friday that Chief . Here is the mayor speaking late this afternoon at City Hall. Pete Arredondo was put on administrative leave Wednesday as the police chief of the Uvalde, Texas, school district after a month of sharp criticism for his decision to delay confronting the gunman . Officers continued to reach out to the community to even their smallest fans. Download printable pdf of Thank you Gardner PD Graphic. Allegations about Birritteri's own conduct as a police officer have also cost the city. 1 min read. Bruce is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. A spokesperson for the mayor's. It still holds true. dJ Poegel: The administrative leave was described as non-disciplinary. With facts now in hand, does that characterization still hold true? CLEVELAND, Ohio - Scott Gardner, the police chief in East Cleveland, was placed on administrative leave Monday following a 13-count indictment that accused him of fleecing the city and. Here he is. EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio East Cleveland Police Chief Scott Gardner has been placed on administrative leave following . And the mayor sort of agrees WESTERVELT: With the federal monitor and said, you know, it's time to go. Leblanc sworn in as Westminster's new police chief, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. This is the same process we have done for employees at all levels in the past., 'We can gear our tests to what we want. 0. A Massachusetts police chief was relieved of his duties after an online vigilante group posted video it alleged showed him trying to solicit sex from a 14-year-old boy, according to a report. The Massachusetts State Police said a . They'll try to look outside the department we think. He was placed on administrative leave. Even though his time in the city is limited, Alfano said he is satisfied with some of things he has manageto accomplishin the department so far. endobj This was a hit-and-run. The cause of the error is not known but indications point to human administrative error, the police department said in a statement. CNN . Wayland police chief to resign after he was placed on leave in March By Nick Stoico Globe Correspondent, Updated November 27, 2022, 5:42 p.m. Email to a Friend We serve each day with integrity. , Gardner PD A Department of Pride and Integrity. A spokesperson for the mayor's office was scant on details, but says Chief Roy Vasque was put on leave "while an ongoing investigation . Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. A bond of $5,000 was set for Gardner. The chief of the Mattapoisett Police Department was put on paid leave Monday after being arrested over the weekend for allegedly driving while intoxicated. Criminal Justice Boxborough police chief placed on paid leave Select Board refers questions to FBI Bruce Mohl Jan 4, 2022 THE BOXBOROUGH SELECT BOARD placed Police Chief Warren Ryder on paid administrative leave Tuesday. 2023 www.thegardnernews.com. Chance of snow 60%.. Cloudy with rain developing after midnight. What we know so far, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Lawrence police chief placed on leave by mayor; . But, you know, can they find someone with the skills, the experience and the passion for taking on what really is an incredibly tough challenge in policing? WESTERVELT: It really is. She added that the leave was related to an "internal personnel matter.". Mailing Address: 200 Main Street Gardner, MA 01440. Def. I want to reiterate that this (decision) is not a disciplinary action against the Chief and Deputy Chief but only a matter of practice so that we can get to the bottom of the issues in the fairest/most efficient/most effective manner, and is an outlined practice and procedure, Nicholson wrote in the letter. Winds light and variable. 0. Wes Fowlks, the Select Board member who made the motion to call in the FBI, said he believed Ryder when he said no wrongdoing had been committed. Link: Police Department Page. But then the federal monitor comes in and says, look, this was incredibly lax punishment. Emergency 911. So this case sort of struck at the heart of that oversight. More: Gardner Police Chief Braks, Deputy Chief Trifiro placed on leave. And he's been on the job barely two years and was seen as a positive leader in what is really one of American policing's toughest jobs. The police chief in Brookline, Massachusetts, has been placed on paid administrative leave following allegations that he violated the town's policy against discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. %PDF-1.7 In apresentationto the Select Board prior to the vote, Ryder said he discovered an employee was improperly receiving an educational stipend in December 2020, long before anyone was raising concerns about payroll issues at the department. We checked in with some of the different agencies who interact with the Police Department Since the two lieutenants have been in charge, weve checked in with some of the subordinate employees., weve checked with people who have had interactions with the police since then , weve gotten very good feedback with how the department has been run since.. This is a developing story. In 2012, he was sued by a man who said he was assaulted at a parade and alleged that Birritteri failed to . 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