National First Responders Day honors all the men and women who respond to emergencies to ensure the public’s safety — paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and 911 operators. These workers sacrifice their time and risk their personal safety to protect citizens, and National First Responders Day is an opportunity to recognize their bravery and heroism….
Beverly Police would like to share the following Domestic Violence PSA from the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is recognized each October.
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognized each October, aims to raise awareness for domestic abuse and help victims receive proper support. In partnership with the Domestic Violence Awareness Project (DVAP), the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month theme for 2024 is HEAL, HOLD, and CENTER. As we work to end domestic violence this…
This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and we would like to raise awareness about properly sized and correctly installed car seats. A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association found that while most parents and caregivers believe they know how to properly install their car seats, about half (48%) have installed their child’s car seat incorrectly.
Chief John LeLacheur would like to encourage the community to attend a virtual presentation about internet safety hosted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office as part of the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Childhood Initiative. The presentation, “Keeping Children Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents,” educates parents on the dangers children…
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, which encourages families to discuss safety plans under this year’s theme, “Start a conversation.” 🚨
On this day we remember loved ones who have died from overdose and encourage support and recovery efforts for those impacted by substance use and overdose.
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Chief John LeLacheur reports that the Beverly Police Department requested assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad on Friday after someone brought a possible incendiary device into the Beverly Police station.