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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
120 MAIN STREET
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845
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Tracy M. Watson, Chairman =°6,, °;d "o
William F. Gordon F p TEL. (978)688-9510
Daniel P. Lanen ► , * FAX (978)688-9556
Richard A. Nardella
Rosemary Connelly Smedile y"SSACHUSE`��
BOARD OF SELECTMEN& LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
MARCH 8,2010—6:30 PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
120 MAIN STREET
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Collective Bargaining
III. RECONVENE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 22, 2010, Executive Session Minutes as written
B. February 22,2010, Open Session Minutes as written
V. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT
A. New Business Recognition
Saints Women's Center for Health & Wellness,203 Turnpike Street
B. Certificates of Appreciation—Donations to Stevens Estate for Valentines Day Event
C. Appointment of Acting Deputy Fire Chief
D. Census 2010 Update and National Passport Day, March 27, 2010
E. E-Government Award with Distinction from Common Cause
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
A. American Lung Association Cross State Trek request to use Town roads of June 27, 2010
B. March 30,2010 Town Election Warrant
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. FYI I General Fund Operating Budget(Presentations from Departments and Preliminary Vote)
B. Police Policies and Procedures
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Issuance of Request for Information for Bradstreet and Old Police Station
B. FY2011 Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Budgets
IX. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
X. ADJOURNMENT
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TO: Mark Rees, Town Manager
FROM: William Martineau,Fire Chief
RE: Appointment of Temporary Deputy Chief
DATE: March 5, 2010
Please be informed that I plan to appoint Lt. Andrew Melnikas to Temporary Deputy Chief of the North
Andover Fire Department effective March 15,2010. This appointment will afford Lt. Melnikas at least a
2 month transition period prior to his probable appointment to Chief of Department when I retire on June
5, 2010.1 will also request the promotion of a Firefighter to Temporary Lieutenant to backfill the Fire
Prevention Office that Lt. Melnikas currently occupies.
Wiliam artineau, Fire Chief
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TOWN CLERK INFORMATION
BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING MARCH 8, 2010
Annual Town Election is Tuesday March 30, 2010. The last day to register to vote is
Wednesday March 10, 2010. The Town Clerk's Office will be open until 8:OOPM. The last day
to apply for an absentee ballot is Monday March 29, 2010 until noon. Absentee ballots will be
available for in office voting on Tuesday March 9, 2010 and also be mailed to all voters who
have requested ballots be sent to them. All voters vote at the North Andover High School 430
Osgood Street and polls are open from 7:OOAM until 8:OOPM.
Census 2010 - The Federal Census forms are being mailed to all households around March 15,
2010. The United States Constitution requires response to the Federal Census. If you do not
receive a form or do not respond a census worker will contact you. All information you provide
is not made public to any agency for 90 years. There will be substantial publicity about the
Federal Census.
Passports—We have been notified by the United States Department of State that there may be
potential fee increases for passports. No change in the agency fee is proposed. The Town
Clerk's Office will be participating in Passport Day in the USA on Saturday March 27, 2010
from 10:00AM until 3:OOPM for the convenience of the public for passports.
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Rees, Mark
From: Johnson, Adele
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:44 AM
To: Rees, Mark; Bellavance, Curt; Gordon, William; Lanen, Daniel; Nardella, Richard; ricknardella @comcast.net;
rosemarysmedile @aol.com; tmwatson @woodridgehomes.org
Subject: FW: e-Government award results!
FYI
From: Andrew Kingsley [mailto:asst.director.common.cause @gmail.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Kingsley
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 1:21 PM
To: Johnson, Adele
Subject: e-Government award results!
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February 23, 2010
Tracy Watson
Town Hall
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Dear Tracy,
Congratulations! North Andover is scheduled to receive Common Cause Massachusetts'2010 e-
Government Award with Distinction on Tuesday,March 16th at 11am in Hearing Room A-1 at the
State House in Boston.You can find the award criteria at www.commoncause.org/egov10.
This ceremony is open to the public and will be attended by officials from throughout the state,as well
as the media. We hope that a representative from your town or city will be able to join us. Press
materials and photographs of the recipients will be distributed to local and state news outlets
immediately following the event. A press advisory will be available on our website after March 8 th
Thanks for all that you do to make local government in Massachusetts accessible!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
All the best,
Andrew
Andrew Kingsley
Assistant Director
Common Cause Massachusetts
www.commoncause.org//ma
Office: 617-426-9600
Mobile:503-703-3998
Twitter: http://twitter.com/commoncausema
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/commoncausema
2/28/2010
POLICE
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"Community Partnership"
The office of
Richard M.Stanley
CHIEF mnPOLICE
NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
FY-11 Budget Presentation
Selectmen's Meeting
March 8, 2010
The proposed FY-11 budget for the Police Department will result in a reduction of services for
the Town.
)� FY-lO vs. FY-l1Budgets
FY-10 Salary $3,778,973 Expense $503,973
FY-11 Salary $3,772,627 Expense $536,005
Difference: $ 7,346 less $ 32,8S2 more
TOTAL DIFFERENCE: FY-1liS $25,406 more than FY-lO.
The impact is much more sever when you take into account two large expense
items added into the FY-lI budget that were not in the FY-1Obudget. �
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FY-11 budget includes a Public Notification System that will be utilized Town
wide that is being charged to the police department' $19,673.
FY-IU budget included only l vehicle accounting for$Z5,849 and FY-1lbudget
includes 4 vehicles accounting for$IU7,953, a difference of$02,lO4.
These two expense items alone account for a FY-11 increase of$101,777
/$I9,673 + $82,104\. Deduct this from the $5SG,8O5 recommended FY-11
budget and the expenses would be down to $435,028, or more drastically stated,
$6M,945 less than FY-lO expense budget. Simply put that's a cut in expenses of
13.6898 while going into m new facility where there are many unknowns.
Overtime alone– FY-10 Approved $417,793
FY-11 Requested $564,505 Only filling ata33.39S
rate of2OO9 Calendar year. |
FY-11 Recommended $393,244 $24`549 less than FY-10.
With overtime at $24,549 less than the FY-10 level, this isa cut of5.87Y6.
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Telephone:978-683-3168 ' Fax:978-685-0249
➢ Several other FY-11 accounts are being reduced below the FY-10 approved
budget. Examples are:
Other Charges & Expenses $13,796 FY-10 Approved
$ 0 FY-11 Recommended
100% reduction
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Office Supplies $17,621 FY-10 Approved
$ 9,161 FY-11 Recommended
48% reduction
Training& Education $21,635 FY-10 Approved
$13,003 FY-11 Recommended
39.9% reduction
➢ The loss of an $117,088 Community Policing Grant from the Commonwealth.
This grant provided overtime to support events such as Senior &Student Police
Academy's, Adult and Kids RAD Classes, Crime Prevention Lectures & Senior
Citizen Seminars, National Night Out, Child Car Seat Installations,the
Crimewatch Program and Project Lifesaver. This loss combined with the $24,549
reduced overtime funding by the Town will have a devastating effect upon the
programs provided by the Police Department.
Effects of an additional 5% FY-11 Budget reduction: ($215.472)
➢ Loss of 2 Police Officers $107,241
➢ Loss of Animal Control/CSO $ 39,498
➢ Purchase 1 less cruiser $ 25,522
➢ Reduce overtime/coverage $ 43,211
Effects of an additional 10% FY-11 Budget reduction: ($430,943)
➢ Loss of 4 Police Officers $225,667
➢ Loss of Animal Control/CSO $ 39,498
➢ Loss of Dispatcher $ 34,887
➢ Loss of Records Clerk $ 35,606
➢ Purchase 2 less cruisers $ 52,999
➢ Reduce overtime/coverage $ 42,286
NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
FY-10 Approved Budget vs. FY-11 Requested Budget-Salaries
Acct# Description FY-10 FY-10 FY-11 FY-11 Change Change
Requested Apporved Request Town Mgr Dept. vs FY10 vs
Recommend. TMR FY11 TMR FY11
5111 Salaries-Full Time $2,833,435 $2,796,361 $2,855,194 $2,872,091 $16,897
$75,730
5112 Salaries-Dispatchers $394,722 $368,817 $365,004 $365,004 $0 $3-,813
5113 Salaries-Crossing Guards $34,400 $34,400 $34,400 $30,000 154,40" 00'
5114 Salaries-Reserve Officers $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $0 $0
5120 Salaries-Part Time $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5123 Salary Reserve $57,296
$57,296 $0 $0 $0 :; ��, 9 6'
5129 K-9 Care $5,178 $5,178 $5,351 $5,351 $0 $173
5130 Overtime $106,174 $90,447 $162,630 $111,292 ; 53,338; $20,845
5131 Dispatcher Overtime $88,697 $88,697 $77,085 $60,000 7,08-_ k82- 69
5133 NEMLEC Overtime $5,000 $0 $3,000 $0 'S3,000
$0
5140 Longevity $3,400 $3,400 $8,025 $8,025 $0 $4,625
5141 Holiday Pay $51,963 $51,963 $58,156 $58,156 $0 $6,193
5156 Other Pay $0 $8,000 $9,000 $9,000 $0 $1,000
5157 Shift Differential $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5158 Dispatchers Differential $16,765 $16,765 $16,756 $16,756
$0
5161 Holiday Pay Manning $33,804 $22,637 $38,752 $16,115 $ _; ' b,
5162 Personal Pay Overtime $18,843 $11,278 $19 299
$15,000 fl�4,?Q9i $3,722
5163 Vacation Pay Overtime $91,591 $78,536 $98,369 $87,000 ,era' $8,464
5164 Sick Pay Overtime $57,931 $45,224 $64,612 $22,825 41, 3 2 399
5165 Injury Pay Overtime $14,221 $12,661 $10,122 $0 10, 22 ) 1 1 61)
5166 Training-Conference Overtime $27,646 $23,313 $36,012 $36,012
$0 $12,699
5167 Court Overtime $54,628 $45,000 $54,624 $45,000 ;$9,52x'1
$0
TOTAL SALARIES: $3,915,694 $3,779,973 $3,936,391 $3,777,627 I-S-8,716AI F
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REQUEST&APPROVED: _: m
NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
FY-10 Approved Budget vs. FY-11 Requested Budget- Expenses
Acct# Description FY-10 FY-10 FY-11 FY-11 Change Change
Requested Apporved Request Town Mgr Dept. vs FY10 vs
Recommend. TMR FY11 TMR FY11
5210 Electricty $31,000 $31,000 $50,000 $50,000 $0 $19,000
5213 Heating Fuel $8,250 $8,250 $10,000 $10,000 $0 $1,750
5230 Water $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $0 $0
5240 Reparis & Maintenance $22,542 $22,542 $24,871 $19,885 S 4,s9 8 ( %,6571
5215 Computer Upgrade & Repair $50,441 $50,441 $52,492 $45,066 8, 4 246 (S Y )
5216 Cruiser Changeover $11,527 $5,527 $17,036 $11,536 , ; $6,009
5242 Radio Repair& Maintenance $17,668 $17,668 $18,939 $11,499 ; 71. 4 '_
5248 Vehicle Maintenance $3,500 $3,500 $5,000 $3,500 1,50) 16
$0
5270 Equipment Rental & Lease $13,924 $13,924 $14,557 $13,477 $1,080 446)
5301 Outside Professional Services $13,212 $960 $4,163 $960 ? 3 20,x) $0
5311 Advertising $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $0 5",00,_ (S<,-/00
Software-P =b -- Noti11c bion $0 $0 $19,673 $19,673 $0 $19,673
5317 Special Assessment(NEMLEC) $4,375 $4,375 $4,375 $4,375 $0 $0
5322 Training& Education $21,635 $21,635 $22,753
$13,003 Z5 ,__5 0 1 9, 2)
5341 Telephone $52,959 $52,959 $54,526 $54,526 $0 $1,567
5342 Postage Services $2,200 $2,200 $2,200 $2,200 $0 $0
5412 K-9 Expense $3,850 $3,850 $4,950 $4,950 $0 $1,100
5420 Office Supplies $17,621 $17,621 $18,322 $9,161 :S,9 161 ( 8,460
5422 Materials &Supplies $875 $875 $901 $901 $0 $26
5423 Printing& Forms $2,000 $2,000 $3,500 iSI,500) $0
5482 Vehicle Fuel $101,445 $101,445 $102,393 $95,000 "S 7 9-3 4 45)
5583 Guns &Ammo $14,545 $14,545 $18,681 $18,681 $0 $4,136
5596 Uniforms &Clothing $31,724 $31,724 $31,724 $31,724 $0 $0
5720 Out of State Travel $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5730 Dues &Subscriptions $8,212 $8,212 6 3 A'
$9,829 $6,208 _® �, ��-�_
5780 Other Charges& Expensas $13,796 $13,796 $20,377 $0 ('s-2 0 _) 11 3 = 6'E
5789 Animal Control $5,738 $5,738
$6163 $4,402
5850 Additional Equipment 1000>4999 $20,288 $20,288 $5,625 $5,625 $0 14.6 6 e)
5851 Capital Purchase 5000> $91,396 $45,698 $150,657 $96,453 S 5 ,20f ) $50,755
TOTAL EXPENSES: $567,923 $503,973 $676,907 $536,805 $e4 0,10 J) $32,832
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REQUEST&APPROVED G6 B 50 14
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TO: Mark Rees, Town Manager
PR0&8: William Martineau,Fire Chief
RE: FYll proposed budget reduction
DATE: March 8, 2010
The effect of the proposed budget reductions as recommended will negatively impact the Fire
Department's ability to provide emergency services 10 the residents of North Andover who are extremely
pleased with the care and protection afforded to them. This budget as presented was a"bare bones" �
budget that barely covered contractual obligations with North Andover Firefighters Local 2035 TAFF.
The last few months have been trying uowe maintained minimum coverage with 2 Lieutenants and 5 �
Firefighters on extended medical leave. The good news ia that 3FiroO�hdoxu should he back iowork
vvdbiva few vvaec . Firefighters
l. Line item 5l64 "Sick pay manning"was submitted for$|33.027,the same uo last year. This FY 10 line �
item currently has less than$]0,000 for the remaining 4months.
2. Line item 5156 "Other pay"is for 7 stipend positions that existing employees bid on based on their �
skills to provide specialty services over and above their assigned duties. These stipends cover Er�s/\luon �
8up�vimoc,ED�SSupply 0�Dce� Public I�doontinuUf�o«r, SmdorFire Invugi Bui|diog �
Maintenance Supervisor, Haz-mat Right to Know Officer and Motor Vehicle Liaison.
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3. Line item 5130 "overtime"is for the Motor Vehicle Liaison to work 4 hours per week to perform basic �
preventive maintenance like oil changes, /ohn 'ohm, Dbrra, vehicle safety surveys, etc. !
Additional cuts of5y6orlO%would result iu layoff of4to8firefiebdero and substantially reduce the �
ability to fill in for personnel on leave. This would result in the closing of I ambulance or the ladder truck
for u majority oftbstinne. Although I will not bo the Chief that must make these difficult decisions l
would certainly not want to pass these untenable reductions on to my replacement.
North Andover Fire Department
Incidents ® Primary Type Only
Printed: 2/1/2010 9:20 am From Date:01/01/2009 to:1213112009
Jurisdiction:North Andover
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UN False Alarms&False Cells 11.6%
/�/��%%i/ Fire 3.3%
X" ❑Good Intent Calls 2.6
,,, /,,, 1.,.,1,1)j �, ❑Hazardous Conditions(No Fire) 4.5%
M Other Type of Incidents 1.9%
®Overpressure,Ruptures,Explosion,Overheat(no ensuing fire) 0.3%
❑Rescue&Emergency Medical Service 67.4% '..
Ml Service Calls 7,6%
in Severe Weather&Natural Disasters 0-2
Total: 10o.0°
Fire
12 Building fire
72 Cooking fire,confined to container
4 Chimney or flue fire,confined to chimney or flue
9 Fuel burneriboiler malfunction,fire confined
6 Passenger vehicle fire
1 Mobile property(vehicle)fire,other
14 Brush,or brush and grass mixture fire
3 Mulch,natural vegetation fire,other
3 Outside rubbish,trash or waste fire
3 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
1 Outside rubbish fire,other
128 Sub-Total,Fire
Overpressure,Ruptures. Explosion Overheat(no ensuing fire)
1 Steam rupture of pressure or process vessel
1 Overpressure rupture from steam,other
1 Chemical reaction rupture of process vessel
1 Blasting agent explosion(no fire)
6 Excessive heat,scorch bums with no ignition
2 Overpressure rupture,explosion,overheat other
12 Sub-Total,Overpressure, Ruptures,Explosion,Overheat(no ensuing fire)
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North Andover Fire Department
Incidents - Primary Type Only
Printed: 211/2010 9:20 am From Date:01/01/2009 to:12/31/2009
Jurisdiction: North Andover
Rescue&Emergency Medical Service
4 Medical assist,assist EMS crew
2,235 EMS call
215 Motor vehicle accident with injuries
1 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident
129 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
3 Search for person on land
1 Search for person in water
1 Extrication of victim(s)from vehicle
2 Removal of victim(s)from stalled elevator
1 Rescue or EMS standby
3 Rescue,emergency medical call(EMS)call,other
2,595 Sub-Total,Rescue&Emergency Medical Service
Hazardous Conditions(No Fire)
11 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill
19 Gas leak(natural gas or LPG)
4 Oil or other combustible liquid spill
2 Chemical hazard(no spill or leak)
1 Chemical spill or leak
33 Carbon monoxide incident
7 Heat from short circuit(wiring),defective/worn
6 Overheated motor
1 Light ballast breakdown
22 Power line down
18 Arcing,shorted electrical equipment
12 Motor vehicle accident,general cleanup
36 Hazardous condition,other
172 Sub-Total,Hazardous Conditions(No Fire)
Service Calls
44 Lock-out
27 Water evacuation
12 Water or steam leak
20 Smoke or odor removal
3 Animal problem
1 Animal rescue
10 Assist police or other governmental agency
4 Police matter
7 Public service
64 Assist invalid
14 Unauthorized burning
12 Cover assignment,standby,moveup
82 Service call,other
300 Sub-Total,Service Calls
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North Andover Fire Department
Incidents - Primary Type Only
Printed: 2/1/2010 9:20 am From Date:01/01/2009 to:12/31/2009
Jurisdiction: North Andover
Good Intent Calls
9 Dispatched&canceled en route
14 No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
7 Authorized controlled burning
18 Smoke scare,odor of smoke
11 Steam,vapor,fog or dust thought to be smoke
33 Hazmat release investigation w/no hazmat
17 Good intent call,other
109 Sub-Total,Good Intent Calls
False Alarms&False Calls
3 Municipal alarm system,malicious false alarm
24 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction
1 Extinguishing system activation due to malfunction
91 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
8 Heat detector activation due to malfunction
53 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
29 CO detector activation due to malfunction
14 Sprinkler activation,no fire-unintentional
91 Smoke detector activation,no fire-unintentional
23 Detector activation,no fire-unintentional
80 Alarm system sounded,no fire-unintentional
18 Carbon monoxide detector activation,no CO
19 False alarm or false call,other
454 Sub-Total,False Alarms&False Calls
Severe Weather&Natural Disasters
1 Wind storm,tornadolhurricane assessment
6 Lightning strike(no fire)
1 Severe weather or natural disaster,other
8 Sub-Total,Severe Weather&Natural Disasters
Other Twe of Incidents
1 Citizen complaint
41 Fire Exit Drill
31 Special type of incident,other
73 Sub-Total,Other Type of Incidents
3,851 Total Number of Incident Types
Total Count of Unique Incident Numbers for this Period: 3,851
Grand Total Count of Unique Incident Numbers for this Period: 3,851
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FIRE DEPARTMENTAL
FYI BUDGET PRIORITIES
Reductions`]
Priority Description Line Item Requested Additions Recommended
1 Salaries-full time 5111 $2,959,713 0 $2,959,713 Salaries for all NAFD
2 Vehicle maintenance 5248 $50,000 $0 $50,000 Repairs and maintenance on fleet
3 Vehicle fuel 5482 $32,000 $0 $32,000 Fuel for entire fleet
4 Ambulance 5481 $30,000 $0 $30,000 Supplies for 2 emergency and 1 spare amb
5 Electricity 5210 $14,000 $0 $14,000 Electricity for both stations
6 Heating fuel 5213 $11,000 $0 $11,000 Gas for both stations
7 EMT pay 5191 $128,625 130 $128,625 Contractural stipend for all EMTs
8 Repairs&maintenance 5240 $25,000 $0 $25,000 Needs and repairs at both stations
9 Radios and transmitters 5243 $12,000 $0 $12,000 Serv. contract&repairs on radios
10 Telephone 5341 $8,300 $0 $8,300 Dedicated and public phone lines
11 Water 5230 $3,200 i0 $3,200 Water for both stations
12 Protective equipment 5582 $15,000 $0 $15,000 10 sets of turnout gear
13 Protective equipment 5582 $5,000 1130 $5,000 Boots, gloves, helmets, etc.
14 Uniforms&clothing 5596 $25,000 :30 $25,000 Contractural uniform replacement
15 Holiday pay Overtime 5161 $134,875 :30 $134,875 Time and 1/2 for those working on holidays
16 Personal pay Overtime 5162 $77,599 30 $77,599 Staffing for members on personal leave
17 Vacation pay Overtime 5163 $266,055 1130 $266,055 Staffing for members on vacation leave
18 Injury pay Overtime 5165 $44,342 SO $44,342 Staffing for members on injury leave
19 Academic Pay 5155 $40,000 1130 $40,000 Contractural educational incentives
20 Announcement of Retirement 5168 $39,417 1130 $39,417 Terminal leave buy back
21 Longevity 5140 $2,250 $0 $2,250 Contractural pay for years of service
22 Holiday pay 5141 $89,917 a0 $89,917 114 week pay for those not working hdays
23 Contract services 5316 $90,000 SO $90,000 Payment to LGH/ALS
24 Training&education 5322 $8,000 SO $8,000 Specialty and advanced training
25 Medical/physical services 5313 $2,000 $0 $2,000 Pre-employment physicals
26 Ambulance Ed. &training 5324 $7,000 $0 $7,000 Refresher and recertification for EMTs
27 Overtime 5130 $7,965 ;>0 $7,965 Callback for emergencies and fires
28 Fire Alarm 5788 $20,000 X30 $20,000 Repairs and maintenance of Fire Alarm
29 Other charges&expenses 5780 $2,000 $0 $2,000 Rehab supplies at fires
30 Postage 5342 $600 $0 $600 mailing costs
31 Office supplies 5420 $1,500 $0 $1,500 Paper, ink, staples, etc
32 Printing &forms 5423 $1,200 $0 $1,200 Forms for ambulance
33 Equipment rental/lease 5270 $2,500 $D $2,500 Copy machine lease
34 Data processing 5312 $9,500 S>D $9,500 EMS and Fire software
35 Vehicle Supplies 5480 $1,000 $"D $1,000 Grease, oil, bulbs, belts and fluids
36 Protective equipment 5582 $4,000 $0 $4,000 Fire suppression foam
FIRE DEPARTMENTAL
FY11 BUDGET PRIORITIES
Reductions 1
Priority Description Line Item Requested Additions Recommended
37 Overtime 5130 $10,260 $0 $10,260 Snow holdover
38 Overtime 5130 $13,202 $0 $13,202 Staffing for recruit at fire academy
39 Other charges&expenses 5780 $3,000 ,£0 $3,000 Testing and calibrating meters
40 Overtime 5130 $12,558 ;$0 $12,558 Fire investigation
41 Overtime 5130 $6,027 '$0
$6,027 Union Business Leave
42 Overtime 5130 $8,037 $0 $8,037 Berevement leave staffing
43 Overtime 5130 $16,074 $0 $16,074 Family Medical Leave staffing
44 Overtime 5130 $1,719 $0 $1,719 Late ambulance call holdover
45 Overtime 5130 $7,151 ($6,778) $373 Motor vehicle preventive maintenance
46 Overtime 5130 $1,172 ($1,172) $0 Senior Staff meetings
47 Overtime 5130 $3,300 ($3,300) $0 CPR/AED Training
48 Capital Purchase>$999>$4999 5850 $2,656 $0 $2,656 2 radiation meters
49 Sick pay manning 5164 $133,027 ($56,206) $76,821 Staffing for members on sick leave
50 Other Pay 5156 $14,000 ($14,000) $0 Stipends for special duties
51 Dues&Subscriptions 5730 $2,000 ($2,000) $0 Professional dues and trade magazines
52 Furniture 5855 $500 ($500) $0 Desks, chairs, etc.
52 Salaries-part time 5120 $11,250 $0 $11,250 .25% Public Safety IT Person
53 27th Payroll 5111 $110,327 ($108,8(24) $1,463
TOTAL $4,526,818 ($192,8;tD) $4,333,998
There are 5 full time employees, supported by the Municipal
Budget in the Elder Service Department. Each employee is an
important piece of keeping our elders safe in their homes.
A 5% cut - to the Elder Service Budget would be $12,123.45.
How would we maintain the daily running of our office?
Referrals and Service would be cut. We are the only Elder
Service referral department in the town.
We are seeing a spike in financial exploitations cases, alleged
elder abuse and neglect.
Dementia cases would not be addressed, without staff member
being available to follow up on situations.
A 10% cut — to Elder Services Operating Budget $24,245.90
Staff cuts-
Again Transportation is the number 1 need in the community.
Take service away from the Senior Center or cut transportation
what happens? Frequent Flyer telephone calls will be coming to
the Police Department, Fire Department, Selectmen homes and
Town Hall looking for assistance.
The Elder Population is already in a turmoil regarding driving
issues. The fear of losing their independence and then not
giving them an alternative would be devastating.
Is this the kind of message we want put out in the community.
We ask our elders to give up their driver's license and then we
take away services from Senior Center.
The 85 + population is the fastest growing population.
We carry our weight in this community with one of the smallest
budget. We have more elders in the community then school
children in the schools and the elder population is growing.
• Merrimack Valley Nutrition Project. 6 Volunteer
Drivers, deliver MOW they receive a supplementary car
insurance through the Nutrition Project.
• 21 Medical transport volunteers. Receive a stipend
through the NEET program and secondary insurance
coverage.
• 3 SHINE volunteer Councilors an acronym for (Service
Health Insurance Needs of Elders)
• 2 VNA Nurses paid through Title 111 funding assist in
the Adult Health Clinic
• 15 certified teachers who are paid through class fees
• 2 teacher no fee
• 46 + Lecture facilitators (In Kind)
• 2 AARP Tax preparers (In Kind)
• 5 Medical Screening technicians
These are some of the employees working for the Elder Service
department and are all paid or supplemented through other
agencies at no cost to the Municipal Budget!
How would we pick and choose what would run and what would
not?
We have over 190 senior volunteers who assist us monthly from
correlating the newsletter to telephone reassurance and friendly
visitors.
To keep all these volunteers other agencies and facilitators on
schedule it takes 5 full time employees.
Who are-paid through the municipal budget to supervise and
coordinate programs and services?
All five employees have a key role from Outreach, Scheduling
Transportation, Recruiting Volunteers, Supervising, Providing
transportation, Facilitating and making referrals.
A 5% cut to the Elder Service Operating Budget would be
$12,123.45.
A 10% cut — to the Elder Services Operating Budget $24,245.90
We provide services that are life essential in keeping our j
elders safe and remaining in their homes.
Who much is that worth to the community?
SELECTMAN'S BUDGET REVIEW MEETING - MARCH 811, 2010
In your recommended budget for FY2011 we,the COA Board Members, would like to
acknowledge those critical services which were offered to the over 5000 seniors in our town.
We are most hopeful that they will continue.
Services at the Senior Center are facilitated by 5 town-paid staff members, 6 part-time workers
paid by grants/revolving account and 318 volunteers.
Units of Service (Based on FYI Statistics)provided by the Center include but are not limited to
the following:
1. TRANSPORTATION: 3400 80% are medical and or essential
(Keep in mind the increased need when current legislation targeted at senior
drivers is inacted)
2. OUTREACH/CASE MANAGEMENT: 4259 Home
Visits/Referrals/Telephone
Reassurance
3. HEALTH SCREENING: 1,016 Walk-in Clinic Foot Care/Hearing/Eye B-
12Inject.
4. HOME DELIVERED MEALS: 19,685
CONGREGATE MEALS: 2821
BROWN BAG: 392
5. EXERCISE/FITNESS: 1,345
6. SHINE COUNSELING: 592 Assists Seniors with Insurance related issues
7. SOCIALIZATION: 14,208 Discussion Groups, Cultural Events, Community ED
Cuddles Doll Program,Holiday Events
TOTAL UNITS OF SERVICE: 47,734
FY 2010 Budget: $241,757
Cost per unit: $5.06
The Senior Center's cost effectiveness speaks for itself. If services are cut the need will not go
away. Other town services (Police/Fire)will be called upon to fill this need and with all due
respect, the Senior Center is the most equipped Department to address elder needs.
We must be level funded or we will be forced to cut hours of operation.
North Andover School District
FY2011
School Committee Budget
FYIO & FY11 Stimulus Funds Detail
Federal Stimulus Funds-Year 1 State/Fiscal Stabilization Funds
FY10 Recovery-$322k(5 Teacher
Positions) FY10 Investment-$322k $1,029,000
Amount Designated for North Andover for
schools forFY10/FY11
Note: The$322k used for recovery in the FY10 budget leaves the
FY11 budget underfunded by that amount.
-$120k-Funds Committed to Town's
Stabilization fund
Federal Stimulus Funds-Year 2
-$186k-School contribution to State Aid
Reductions
FY10 Recovery-$322k(5 Teacher
Positions) FY10 Investment-$322k
-$58k-School additional contribution to further
reductions in State Aid
Note: FY12 all stimulus funding expires and the FY12 appropriated
school budget is underfunded by$322k.
$665k remaining State/Fiscal funds for
FY10/FY11
FY2010 Budget Overview
ARRA Stimulus Funds $ 322,000*
Operating Budget $
TOTAL $37,1083,p749
*ARRA Funds used to pay for 5 teacher positions.
** $244,000 Reductions to meet State Aid Reductions
offset by use of SFSF Funds.
FY2011 Budget Overview
ARRA Stimulus Funds $ 322, 000 *
Operating Budget $38, 014, 976
TOTAL $38,336,976
*ARRA Funds used to pay for 5 teacher
positions.
School istric Operating Budget Funding Sources Compared
Level Services Budget
$38,500,000 'F
$38,000,000
$37,500,000 -v
Operating Budget(Level Services)
$37,000,000
Stimulus Funds(SFSF)
"<Stimulus Funds(ARRA)
` Operating Budget(Actual Funding)
$36,500,000
Operating Budget(FY09 Level Funding)
11 IJI V-11'` \OIN
$36,000,000
$35,500,000
,
$35,000,000
FY09 FY10 FY11
Circuit Analysis
i\ju,-" rth Andover Students Total Claim Total Cost Claim Indicator Percenta-e
Claimed Amount Share Amount Foundation Net Claim Reimb. Reimb. Reimb. y
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FY05 63 $ 2,973,147 $ 198,461 $ 2,661,691 $ 1,668,700 $ 992,991 75% $ 744,743
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FY06 60 $ 3,232,926 $ 120,583 $ 3,090,474 $ 1,865,344 $ 1,225,130 $ - 75% $ 918,848 �; w
FY07 56 292262 - 2� 2 - 2 \\
$ , , 8 $ $ 2,788, _5 $ 1,685,000 $ 1,103,25 $ 75°l0 $ 87,419
FY08 69 $ 3,764,058 $ 125,673 $ 3,317,934 $ 2,071,368 $ 1,246,566 $ 24,633 72% $ 879,790
Y09 62 $ 3,775;326 $ 281,496 $ 3,423 029 $ 2,202,352 $ 1,220 677 $ 29,829 40% $476,341
Level Services Budget
Cost of Services for FY2010 $36,7611749
Cost of Contractual Obligations for FY2011 $ 484,315 ( 1.3%)
Cost of Services Increases for FY2011 $ 512,912 ( 1.4%)
FY2011 Level Services Budget $371758,976 (2.7%)
ARRA Funded Positions for FY2010/2011 $ 322,000
FY2011 School Committee
Recommended Budget
Level Services Budget $3717581976 ( 2 . 7%)
Identified Needs $ 2561000 _(0. 7%)
Recommended Budget $3810141# 976 (3 .4%)
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Boys Volleyball
Program Athletics $11,500.00 $37,864,476.34 3.00%
Facilities Manager Maintenance 7 $70,000.00 $37,934,476.34 3.19%
Deferred Maintenance Maintenance 9 $85,000.00 $38,019,47634 3.42%
IT Salary Adjustments
and Stipends Technology 8 $62,723.00 $38,082,199.34 3.59%
Unifund Annual
Continuity Fee Technology 8 $4,700.00 $38,086,899.34 3.60%
.2 Guidance Counselor High School 5 $13,388.00 $38,100,287.34 3.64%
Part-Time Clerical
Position High School 5 $10,085.00 $38,110,372.34 3.67%
Computer Teacher High School 4 $54,000.00 $38,164,372.34 3.82%
.2 Wellness/.4 Wellness High School 4 $33,019.00 $38,197,39134 3.91%
.25 Spanish Teacher High School 4 $13,750.00 $38,211,141.34 3.94%
.25 Sign Language
Teacher High School 4 $13,750.00 $38,224,891.34 3.98%
.2 Chinese Teacher High School 4 $11,000.00 $38,235,891.34 4.01%
FY2011 Recommended Identified Needs
.5 Library/Media
Specialist High School 4 $27,500.00 $38,263,391.34 4.08%
Foreign Language Lab
Para High School 8 $10,000.00 $38,273,391.34 4.11%
Security High School 9 $40,000.00 $38,313,391.34 422%
Student Computers Middle School 3 $50,000.00 $38,363,391.34 4.36%
Math Coach Middle School 3 $54,000.00 $38,417,391.34 4.50%
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Related Arts Teacher Middle School 2 $54,000.00 $38,525,391.34 4.80%
SuccessMaker
Software Middle School 3 $20,000.00 $38,545,391.34 4.85%
Behavioral Specialist Middle School 3 $54,000.00 $38,599,391.34 5.00%
SPED Curriculum
Leader Middle School 10 $5,000.00 $38,604,391.34 5.01%
Write Traits Kits-Social
Studies Middle School 3 $5,000.00 $38,609,391.34 5.03%
Write Traits Kits -
Science Middle School 3 $5,000.00 $38,614,391.34 5.04%
New Curriculum
Textbooks Middle School 4 $47,000.00 $38,661,391.34 5.17%
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Part-Time Clerical
Support Elementary 5 $35,000.00 $38,804,391.34 5.56%
Full-Time Librarian Elementary 6 $54,000.00 $38,858,391.34 5.70%
Part-Time Library Paras
(5) Elementary 6 $50,000.00 $38,908,391.34 5.84%
Part-Time Reading
Specialist(5) Elementary 3 $27,000.00 $38,935,391.34 5.91%
Math Specialist Elementary 3 $54,000.00 $38,989,391.34 6.06%
Professional
Development(AYP) Elementary 3 $20,000.00 $39,009,391.34 6.11%
FY2011 School Committee Budget
Directives
1. Retain all FY '10 permanent teaching positions, at a minimum.
2. Class size guidelines should remain the same, for staffing purposes:
— Grades K-2 class size: 18-22
— Grades 3-5 class size: 23-25
— Secondary level class size will vary at both the upper and lower ends.
— No class will exceed 29 students.
3. Budget for continued services and support to schools to improve their NCLB and AYP
performance.
4. Budget for standards based programs, new curriculum initiatives, and curriculum renewal.
5. Budget for tools, technology, and training to improve the collection and reporting of a
variety of data across the school system.
6. Budget for the return of library services and some library staff to the elementary schools.
7. Budget for the potential increase in the costs of energy and transportation.
8. Budget for critical technology items and infrastructure to support the core teaching and
learning mission.
9. Budget for deferred, critical maintenance needs of the schools.
10. Continue to budget for cost savings in special education while meeting legal mandates.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS {t,�,��
REQUEST OR THE MAY 11, 0 0 OF ARTICLE IN ANNUAL TOWl��i STING
DATB_:-, 2010
Board of Selectmen -
To" Office Building '
North Andover, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
It is hereby requested that the following Article be inserted in
the t4arrant for the 2010 North Andover Annual Town fleeting Tuesday May
11, 2010:
(APPROPRIATION ARTICLE) Article To see if the Toum will vote
to raise and appropriate the sum of $ to
be expended under the direction of the
for the purposes of:
Article. Petition the General Court—Age Exemption—Christopher Al Dufresne—
Firefighter. To see if the Town will vote to Petition the General Court to enact
Legislation so that Christopher M.Dufresne shall be eligible to have his name certified
for original appointment to the position Of firefighter for the Town Of North Andover,not
withstanding his having reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examination
in connection with that appointment. Christopher i,4. Dufresne shall be eligible for
appointment to the position of firefighter in the Town of North Andover if he otherwise
qualifies and is selected for employment under Chapter 31 of the General Laws any
regulations of the civil service commission and any lawful hiring practices for the Town
of North Andover.
Petition of Christopher M.Dufresne and others
TOWN AGENCY PETITION Petition of the
By:
OR nn
Petition of /i�uTe.°UFiL,(/JrTfS�F** and others
(If the insertion Street Address
of the proposed Na
Article is at the GG u./ia.) U!`
request of "ten or (e�. /
more registered
voters of the
under II.G.L. C. 39 c. L t �.� ✓i L} v_�E:viC' 411
§ 10)
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+ Leave blank; the /1
Article Number will �/ 17,f GL {LIC 'Jt
Is later determined.
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of the first signer j U
of the request. &
J
- YOU MAY ATTACH A COPY OF THE TEXT OF THE WARRANT ARTICLE. PLEASE
SEND AN ELECTRONIC VERSION(IF AVAILABLE)TO ibradshaw im"iofnorthandover.tom. THIS
FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE BY FRIDAY MARCH 5,2010
AT 4:30PM.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
REQUEST FOR INSERTION OF ARTICLE IN THE WARR,4,t.T,
FOR THE MAY 11,2010 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING `i I1�•� i'•fj U' 4b
DATE:March 3,2010
Board of Selectmen
Town Office Building
North Andover, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
It is hereby requested that the following Article be inserted in the Warrant for the 2010 North Andover
Annual Town Meeting Tuesday May 11,2010:
Article xxx: Instructional Motion to the North Andover FINCOM and Board of
Selectmen
To see if the Town will vote to instruct the North Andover FINCOM and Board of Selectmen to
add a warrant article to every annual town meeting,which will enable town meeting to approve
or disapprove the funding of collective bargaining as required and specified under Mass General
Laws chapter 150E,section 7(b).
Petition of Peter Besen and others
Address
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Article: Election of Planning Board Members
To amend Chapter 6 of the Town Charier,more specifically Section I of the General Provisions of that
chapter,(6-1-1)so as to include The Planning Board to the list of officers and boards to be elected by vote
of the town. '..
The Planning Board shall consist of five members and shall be elected at large for three-year overlapping '....
terms.
The purpose of this article is to allow the Planning Board to be elected by vote of the town,thereby
promoting greater citizen participation and transparency in decision making processes that are important
to the town's future growth and development.
An elected Planning Board is consistent with the majority of towns within the Commonwealth that have
the same Town Meeting form of government as North Andover,where 70%of such communities elect
their planning boards according to the Massachusetts Municipal Association.
Electing the Planning Board shall ensure the interests of the town and its citizens are fairly and
objectively represented and in keeping with governance by its citizens and for its citizens.
OR (OTHER) Article To see if the Town will vote
ATTACH ADDITIONAL
TEXT IF NECESSARY: Sew
TOWN AGENCY PETITION Petition of the
By:
OR t
Petition of Ako�. .Swwwv * and others
off the insertion Name Street Address
of the proposed
Article is at the J,more re of "ten or ll„ I A�� AvE
more registered (f_J(�J�J(k¢
voters of the Town" f
under M.G.L. C. 39 y / _ j/ � r�75- T�
§ 10)
Additional Signers
On Back
* Leave blank; the
Article Number will
be later determined.
** insert the name
of the first signer i
of the request.
YOU MAY ATTACH A COPY OF THE TEXT OF THE WARRANT AR'T'ICLE. PLEASE
SEND AN ELECTRONIC VERSION(IF AVAILABLE)TO ibradshau'a tnwnobtorihandover corn. THIS '..
FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE BY FRIDAY MARCH 5,2010 '..
AT 4:30PM.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS -
REQUEST FOR I14SERTION OF ARTICLE IN THE WARRh1T6jj`In
FOR THE MAY 11, 2010 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
ARTICLE FOR 2010 TOWN WARRANT:
To see if the Town will vote to change Annual Town Meeting from being
held on a weekday evening(s)schedule to an all day Saturday schedule.
The purpose of this article is to encourage increased town-wide citizen
participation among registered voters who wish to exercise their civic
duty to the town and its future.
A Saturday schedule will allow for better child care options for parents
who wish to attend,more flexibility of attendance,provide safer
daylight driving conditions for seniors,allow less conflict with voter
work schedules,limit the meeting to only one day(start to finish)and
provide new opportunities for community fundraising,educational
events and community celebration to occur simultaneously.
TOWN AGENCY PETITION Petition Of the
By:
OR v
Petition of - -/ * and others
(If the insertion
Name Street Address
of the proposed
Article is at the iPr 4_ A
request of "ten or ZC
more registered CC. Z � �w1
voters of the Town"
under M.G.L. C. 39 .// -'4 TALI 7�1.e,ZZle/,JG,&_,
§ 10) f
Additional Signers
On Back
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t Leave blank; the
Article Number will "u" 'e
be later determined.
+� Insert the name
of the first signer
of the request.
YOU MAY ATTACK A COPY OF THE TEXT OF THE WARRANT ARTICLE. PLEASE
SEND AN ELECTRONIC VERSION(IF AVAILABLE)TO ibradsha rv((Dtownofnortitandover.co,n. THIS
FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE BY FRIDAY MARCH S,2010
AT 4:30PM.
To amend Section 16.2 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaws by
inserting the following language: "Drive-thru restaurants shall be permitted
within the CDDI zone provided they are located more than 250 feet from the
R6 zoned district."
The purpose of this article is to promote the town's stated public policy goal
of increasing North Andover's commercial tax base along Route 114 by
encouraging the highest and best use of those properties pursuant to
Massachusetts General Law.
This commercial revenue will benefit the schools,police,fire,and public
works departments of the Town without increasing residential property
taxes.
This article also restores a business use to the impacted properties on Route
114 that was previously approved at town meeting by the citizens of
North Andover.
OR (OTHER) Article To see if the Town will vote
ATTACH ADDITIONAL
TEXT IF NECESSARY:
TOWN AGENCY PETITION Petition of the
By:
OR ' f-A T-rn♦� q . and others
Petition of Cc?'r
IIf the insertion me, Street Address
of the proposed
Article is at the 17t �✓�^''
request of "ten or -
more registered
voters of the Town"
under f-I.G,L. C. 39
y l o) ✓�� y t l� �-eoL �
Additional Signers ^7
On Back �• Mo 1L�
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Leave blink: Cbe
Article Number will V11Pl>'/& N✓�/,¢i7+t, /uZ ME/}ynW�w9 �0
be later determined,
++ Insert the name `✓�,(1.t�-}� tr
of the first signer
of the request.
YOU MAY ATTACH A COPY OF Th TEXT OF THE WARRANT ARTICLE. PLEASE '..
SEND AN ELECTRONIC VERSION(IF AVAILABLE)TO jbradshae,ntmsmnfnorIImndnver.cnm. THIS '..
FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE BY FRIDAY MARCH 5,2010
AT 4:30t'M. :U -!-��� .3 d\•-, �-Cl�,�.�
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Procedure for Addressing Complaints Received Against Certain Public Officials Appointed by the
Town Manager
References:
North Andover Town Charter Section 4-4-1: Subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen,
the Town Manager shall have the power to appoint and, on the basis of merit or fitness alone,
and except as may otherwise be provided by general law, this charter, or personnel by-laws, may
suspend or remove: (a) Town Clerk, (b) division or department heads, (c) a planning board (d) an
industrial development financing authority, (e) an industrial commission, and (f) a board of health
and/or health agent.
Letter dated March 2, 2010 from Town Counsel, copy of which is attached to this procedure citing
cases in which the courts have determined that a member's vote is an expression protected by
the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and therefore can not be used as grounds
for removal or suspension.
MGL Chapter 66, Section10, Public Records Laws and MGL, Chapter 4, Section 7, clause
twenty-sixth (c): Exception to Public Records laws for Personnel Records
MGL, Chapter 39, Section 23B which provides in part that when a public Board meets to hear
complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, the
individual involved is entitled to request either an executive session, or at the person's choosing
an open session, and has the right to be notified 48 hours in advance of the hearing, the right to
be present, the right to counsel and to speak in his or her own behalf.
Procedure:
A. Complaints must be made in writing and provide specific reasons why the board
member should be suspended or dismissed. This written complaint is considered a
personnel record and is not considered a public record.
B. The Town Manager, or a designee, will conduct an investigation into the complaint.
The investigation could include, but not necessarily be limited to, interviewing the
complainant, the board member, witnesses and/or examining written, electronic or
video records.
C. If the investigation determines that the complaint is without merit, the complainant
and the board member would be notified and the reasons why the determination was
made would be provided.
D. If the investigation determines that the complaint might have merit, then the board
member would be afforded the opportunity to have a hearing before the Town
Manager with counsel present pursuant to his or her'due process' constitutional
rights.
E. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Town Manager would make a determination
regarding suspension or dismissal
F. Any suspension or dismissal would have to be approved by the Board of Selectmen
acting in compliance with MGL, Chapter 39, Section 23B
URBELIS&FIELDSTEEL,LLP
155 FEDERAL STREET
BOSTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02110-1727
THOMAS J.URBELis Telephone 617-338-2200 Andover
e-mail tju @uf-law.com Telecopier 617-338-0122 Telephone 978-475-4552
March 2, 2010
D LUMark Rees
North Andover Town Offices !gyp;
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
LOFFICE®F`i'0'tNtJ t�ANAG��
RE: Removal of a Planning Board Member
During the Member's Term of Office
Dear Mark:
Yesterday you requested that I comment upon an issue which has arisen in certain.emails
(which are a public record) from resident Steven Tryder with 'regard to his 'request to remove
current Planning Board member Richard Rowen because of what Mr. Rowen stated about the
Town's wireless communications bylaw at a public meeting of the Planning Board and the way
that Mr. Rowen may vote at a public meeting on matters involving that bylaw.l
A violation of a person's civil rights is one of the rare circumstances where a municipal
official can be liable, individually, for monetary damages. In Miller v. Town of Hull, 878 F.2d
523 (1" Cir.) cert. denied 493 U.S. 976 (1989) the board members sued the Selectmen, alleging a
1 Section 4-4-1 of the Town Charter states:
"Subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen,the Town Manager shall have the power to appoint and, on the basis of
merit and fitness alone,and except as may otherwise be provided by general law,this charter, or personnel by-laws,may
suspend or remove: (a)a Town Clerk, (b)division and department heads, (c)a planning board(d)an industrial development
financing authority, (e)an industrial commission,and(f)a board of health and/or a health agent."
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URBELIS&FIELDSTEEL,LLP
March 2, 2010
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violation of their civil rights and the United States Court of Appeals (the highest federal court
below the United States Supreme Court) stated, in part:
"We have no difficulty finding that the act of voting on public issues by a member
of a public agency or board comes within the freedom of speech guarantee of the
first amendment. . . . There can be no more definite expression of opinion than by
voting on a controversial public issue." (emphasis in original)
"The evidence supports the jury finding that plaintiffs were removed for speaking
out and voting for a project io which the Board was opposed. This was a
violation of their first amendment rights."
"A reasonable member of the Board of Selectmen would have understood that
removal of the members of the [Authority] for voting as they did, was an
egregious violation of the plaintiffs' first amendment right." (emphasis in
original)
The jury awarded compensatory damages totaling $109,170 and the jury also awarded
punitive damages against the four individual Selectmen in the amount of $42,100, $41,400,
$42,100 and $5,500 respectively. The Trial Court awarded the plaintiffs $95,994 in attorneys
fees and costs.
In Stella v. Town of Tewksbury, 63 F.3d 71 (1995) appointed zoning board members
were ousted from their positions by town Selectmen. The zoning board members filed a suit
against the Town and the Selectmen alleging a violation of their civil rights in that they had been
removed because of the exercise of their free speech rights as represented by their votes. The
United States Court of Appeals stated, in part:
"[i]t is beyond serious question that votes cast by the members of municipal
boards are ordinarily entitled to First Amendment protection, and that this
protected status was clearly established prior to the date of the present
denouement." (emphasis in original)
URBELIS &FIELDSTEEL,LLP
March 2, 2010
Page 3
"Basically, the selectmen maintain that the speech at issue here — votes cast by
public officials — is not a form of speech protected by the First Amendment. We
do not agree. Voting by members of municipal boards, commissions, and
authorities comes within the heartland of First Amendment doctrine, and the status
of public officials' votes as constitutionally protected speech was established
beyond peradventure of doubt at the time the selectmen defenestrated the
plaintiffs." (emphasis in original)
On such short notice, I have not researched the appropriate process to follow to remove a
Planning Board member for the reasons as requested by Mr. Tryder. Please let me know if you
want me to do so.
As always, please call if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
Thomas J rbelis
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The office of
Richard M.Stanley MEMORANDUM
CHIEF OF POLICE
To: Mark Rees, Town Manager
From: Richard M. Stanley, Chief of Police
Pry'
RE: Policies and Procedures Af,
Date: March 2, 2010
Attached please find two sets of Policies and Procedures, along with a set of policy
changes that need to be approved by the Board of Selectmen. Please note that these
policies and changes have been reviewed by the Command Staff, as well as both the
Superior Officers Union and the Patrolmen/Sergeants Union. All have been approved
and follow Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission guidelines. I would like this
scheduled for the Board of Selectmen meeting on March 8, 2010.
The first is a set of three new policies that were developed to comply with Massachusetts
Police Accreditation Commission Standards. Included is the Personnel Procedures policy
which has been revised to include the town's language in regards to the Family Medical
Leave Act. This set has a cover page entitled; "New N.A.P.D. Policies" with the
following new policies attached:
1. Personnel Procedures, Section D — Chapter 31.
2. Protection of V.I.P.'s, Section F— Chapter 65A.
3. Identity Theft, Section H —Chapter 80A.
The second is a set of five existing policies that were revised to comply with
Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission Standards. This set has a cover page
entitled; "Revised N.A.P.D. Policies" with the following revised policies attached:
1. Pursuit of Motor Vehicles, Section F—Chapter 64.
2. Agency Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid, Section C— Chapter 23.
3. Agency Issued Property, Section J— Chapter 100.
4. Missing Persons, Section F— Chapter 67.
5. Public Information/Community Relations, Section L— Chapter 120.
The third set is a group of existing policies in which minor changes were made to comply
with Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission Standards. Each has a copy
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attached with the original policy and the revisal. Each have a corresponding number in
the lower right hand corner of the page, highlighted in yellow. This set has a cover page
entitled; "N.A.P.D. Policies with minor changes" followed by a page itemizing each
change.
All North Andover Policies will now have the name of the "Policy" in the header of each
page instead of the "Section" in which it is categorized. Each of the policies that had
minor changes will have a revision date (March 2010) in the footer at the bottom of the
page once they are approved by the Board of Selectmen.
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This will leave us with only the Special Police Officers policy to complete the Policies
and Procedures Manual.
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Policy & Section D
Procedure Chapter 31
Issuance
Date February 2010
Effective
Date February 2010
New
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Rescinds
PERSONNEL PROCEDURES
Richard M. Stanley
Chief of Police
PERSONNEL PROCEDURES SECTION D—CHAPTER 31
NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL PROCEDURES
1.0 ABSENCES FROM DUTY: [22.1.1(a)(c)][22.2.1(a)(b)(c)(d)]
Members of the Department work a predetermined schedule. Besides absences
from duty on a regularly scheduled day off,members of the Department may be
absent while on vacation, absent when sick, absent when injured, absent on
Military leave, absent on a personal day, and absent on a Holiday. Each of these
days off or absences is provided for a particular purpose and the time is earned
according to either the regulations of the North Andover Police Department
and/or the N.A.P.D.'s Union Contract.
1.1 SICK LEAVE: It is the policy of the North Andover Police Department
that absence for sickness will only be used when the member is sick. Any
Officer calling in sick for a shift shall notify, or cause to be notified,the
Duty Supervisor at least two hours prior to their tour of duty, except in
emergency cases. Any member who calls the station to report that he is
sick and unable to work his shift and is observed at any place other than
his home, a Doctor's office, a hospital, or in route to or from the above
without the express permission of the Chief of Police is in direct violation
of this order.
The Duty Supervisor shall make note of the information provided on the
Department "Sick-Day Form" and have the sick call immediately placed
in the log.
1.2 INJURED-SICK LEAVE: An Officer unable to report for duty because
of injury will immediately notify the Duty Supervisor. For Officers injured
on duty, the Supervisor must be notified prior to the end of the shift on
which the injury occurred. The Patrol Supervisor or Duty Supervisor, in
his/her absence, will respond and investigate the circumstances of the
injury. The Supervisor will fill out an injury report. The injured Officer
will also make out a report. The investigating Superior Officer will submit
a report of his/her conclusions and recommendations. All reports, along
with any medical reports generated, will be forwarded to the Office of the
Chief.
• No pay will be allowed from accumulated sick leave or for any
injury in the line of duty if the sickness or injury is simulated,
exaggerated, arises from carelessness, improper conduct, or if the
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sick or injured officer purposely tries to deceive or mislead the
Department or the attending physician or surgeon in relation to the
case or if the Officer does not conform to the instructions of the
attending Physician or Surgeon.
• All officers injured on duty will be required to produce medical
evidence of injury and probable length of absence. Officers should
obtain this information as soon as possible after the injury.
• If the injury is so serious that it prevents the Officer from
performing all the duties of a police officer and the officer is
advised by a medical authority to take time off from work, the
Officer must:
— Advise the Office of the Chief.
— Submit to a medical physical, if so requested, paid by the
Town of North Andover.
1.3 DUTY SUPERVISOR LEAVING SHIFT-ILL: The Duty Supervisor
must have a replacement Supervisor if they are to leave a shift due to
illness. If no replacement can be obtained the Operations Division
Commander shall be notified.
1.4 A Superior Officer may, from time to time, visit the home of any officer
reporting ill or injured, and record pertinent information.
1.5 Employees absent from duty because of sickness or injury must
immediately notify their supervisor, or if hospitalized, must have someone
make the proper notification as soon as possible. Excessive absenteeism
constitutes grounds for disciplinary action beginning with a warning and
followed by suspension of 1, 3, and 5 days, with a final warning and then
recommendation for discharge. Employees absent from duty due to
disability must keep the Chief of Police advised of their condition, and
whereabouts, and probable date of return, when known, at least once a
week during the period of absence. Employees are required to notify the
Chief of Police of the intention to return to work prior to the actual date of
return.
1.6 If a member calls in sick or injured he/she will not be eligible to work an
overtime shift, swap, extra duty or detail until they have completed eight
hours of work on their regular shift. It will be incumbent upon the
individual officer to inform the station in the event that the
aforementioned condition exists.
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2.0 HEALTH AND FITNESS:
A satisfactory level of general health and fitness should be maintained on the part
of each Member, so that work can be performed efficiently. The functions
performed by police officers require a level of physical fitness not demanded by
many other professions. Criteria for fitness will be directly related to the work
performed.
• An officer returning to work after an absence of thirty or more
days may be required, at the expense of the Town of North
Andover, to submit to a physical examination.
• The Department supports the participation of Officers in various
athletic activities.
3.0 VACATION LEAVE: [22.1.1(d)][22.2.1(d)]
It must be realized that the welfare of the Town of North Andover and its
residents takes precedence over vacation time. Vacation periods may be
postponed or interrupted in the event of full mobilization of the force for an
emergency or as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police.
3.1 SENIORITY/DATE OF REQUEST: Seniority will be observed with
senior men having first choice of time off. Vacation time shall be planned
ahead to ascertain receiving it. In order to give a member the best
opportunity at a particular day off, the request shall be handed in prior to
one month ahead of the day desired. Any requests that are put in less than
a month in advance shall be given out according to the date of request and
not seniority.
3.2 MAXIMUM OFFICERS OFF: The maximum number of sworn
personnel that will be allowed off on vacation, on a given day, will be four
(excluding one personal day per shift).
3.3 NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL: Non-Essential Personnel will not be
counted in on Rule 3.2 of this chapter (Maximum Officers Off). Non-
Essential personnel will include the following: Administrative Personnel,
members of the Criminal Investigations Division, and members of the
Traffic Team.
3.4 PAID HOLIDAYS: All the sub-sections under Rule 3.0 of this chapter
shall apply to paid holidays as well. Members are not allowed to use a
personal day, the day before or day of a holiday. [22.1.1(b)]
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3.5 SUPERVISORS: Supervisors will be included in the Maximum Officers
Off figure (Rule 3.2). It is required that a Supervisor be on shift at all
times. Supervisors are responsible for their shifts.
3.6 REQUESTS: Requests for time off will be made to the Operations
Division Commander. Approval will be at his discretion in accordance
with the aforementioned criteria.
4.0 EMPLOYEE SERVICES: [22.2.3]
Should an employee, or an employee's beneficiary or family, be in need of
information concerning benefits or entitlement that the member has earned as a
result of employment with the North Andover Police Department, the Duty
Supervisor will refer the individual to the Town's Human Resources Director.
5.0 RESIDENCE ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Members of the Department shall promptly report their places of residence and
telephone number to the Office of the Chief and to their Duty Supervisor, with
such particulars as to enable the residence to be easily found. Any change of
residence or telephone number shall be reported in writing to the Office of the
Chief within 24 hours of the effective date of the change.
Members must abide by M.G.L. Chapter 41 Section 99A in regards to distance of
residency town's border and that of the Town of North Andover.
6.0 SCHEDULE OF WORK:
The work schedules of members are established according to the staffing needs of
the Department. As a part of its resource allocation efforts, the Department
establishes work demands for each day of the week and every hour of the day
and/or identifies activities that need to be performed during a given time period
and the staffing needed to accomplish those activities. Employee work schedules
reflect the operational needs of the department.
6.1 The Department is committed to maintaining a degree of flexibility in
employees swapping work days providing the staffing needs of the
Department are met. To ensure that staffing needs of the Department are
met in a manner that protects officer health and ensures that officers
working are alert and ready for duty, a number standards governing work
schedule changes have been established.
7.0 SCHEDULING STANDARDS:
All members of the Department shall work assignments and details in accordance
with Departmental needs and shall be responsive to the following guidelines;
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7.1 No officer on this Department will be allowed to work more that 16.5
hours of station shifts and/or details in a 24 hour period without having a
four hour break for rest, unless they have a scheduled court appearance, or
the emergency needs of the Department so require.
7.2 In case of conflict between a regularly scheduled tour of duty and a detail,
the regularly scheduled tour of duty shall take priority.
8.0 SWAPS:
Swaps will be allowed, but only after it has been determined that the
Department's manpower will be adequate on the day in question. All requests for
Swaps of shifts must be submitted on the Department "Swap Form". This form
must be completed in its entirety, and signed by both parties involved. Finally, it
must be approved by the Operations Division Commander or CID Commander if
Operations Division Commander is unavailable. If both are unavailable it may be
approved by the Chief of Police.
9.0 MANDATORY SHIFTS:
It is the policy of the North Andover Police Department to be able to always
properly serve and protect the public of North Andover. In keeping with the
Department's past practice of Minimum Manning, when manpower for a given
shift will fall below the Minimum Manning level, if the Duty Supervisor is unable
to fill the shift through overtime offered to members, an officer must be held over
for a Mandatory Shift. The following guidelines will be used to determine who
shall be held for the Mandatory Shift.
9.1 COURT APPEARANCES: In the event that a court appearance causes,
or will cause, an officer to be in violation of 7.1, it is incumbent upon the
officer to contact the Duty Supervisor to advise him/her of such.
9.2 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE: The following order of precedence will be
used in determining eligibility for mandatory shifts, from the first to be
held to the last, of all those that are eligible.
1- INDIVIDUALS W/NO EXCEPTIONS
EXCEPTIONS:
2- INDIVIDUAL WORKING SWAP
3- INDIVIDUAL WORKING OVERTIME SHIFT
4- INDIVIDUAL WITH SCHEDULED COURT APPEARANCE
5- INDIVIDUAL WITH SCHEDULED VACATION DAY
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9.3 SWAPS: Members working Swaps will be eligible for Mandatory shifts
under the name of the individual they're working for, not their own name.
9.4 MANDATORY LIST: The person to be held will be determined
according to the"Mandatory List", which is enclosed in the "Overtime
Book", and those individuals eligible according to the "Order of
Precedence". The Mandatory List will derive from the Seniority list,but
will be ongoing and continual. When a Member is held for a Mandatory
Shift, the Duty Supervisor shall fill in the individuals name and other
information on the Mandatory List.
10.0 LIGHT DUTY POLICY:
An Officer who is on leave without loss of pay status pursuant to Chapter 41,
Section I I IF of the Massachusetts General Laws may, in the discretion of the
Chief, be required to perform limited duty on either a full-time or part-time basis,
provided the Chief, in his discretion, determines that there is limited duty
available to be performed by such officer and orders such officer to do so.
Notwithstanding any provision in this agreement to the contrary, the Chief shall
have full authority to assign and reassigned such officer to any shift or limited
duty necessary for the efficient implementation of this article.
Light duty assignment shall include any duty to which an Officer might otherwise
be assigned, consistent with such Officer's physical limitations. Including but not
limited to clerical, training, investigative assistance, court work, school related
work, public relations, inspections, station monitoring, or similar duties.
Any employee, whose actions in an official capacity, results in the death or
serious injury of another, shall be removed from line-duty assignment without
loss of pay,pending an administrative review. Said employee may be reassigned
to light duty at the discretion of the Chief of Police. This assignment shall remain
in effect pending a review of the circumstances surrounding the incident. Such
re-assignment shall not be considered punishment or any indication of
wrongdoing.
11.0 THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1993(FMLA): [22.1.1(e)]
[22.2.1(e)]
1. An employee who has been employed for twelve (12) consecutive months or
who has worked 1,250 hours in the last twelve months is entitled to up to a
total of twelve (12) weeks of family medical leave in one calendar year.
2. Family medical leave may be requested and must be granted for:
a. The birth of a child and to care for the child, or the adoption of a child
under eighteen (18) (or over eighteen (18) if the child has a physical or
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mental disability and is unable to care for itself) and to care for that child;
or
b. The care for the employee's spouse, parent, or child with a serious health
condition. Child is defined as including biological, adopted, or foster
children, stepchildren, or child of a person with legal guardianship or who
has day-to-day responsibility to care for and financially support a child,
even if there is no biological or legal relationship; or
c. The serious health condition of the employee that makes the employee
unable to perform the functions of his or her position. Serious health
condition is defined in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act, 29
CFR Sec. 825.114.
3. Except for caring for a newborn or adopted child, when necessary, leave may
be consecutive, intermittent or on a reduced hour schedule. In the event of
pregnancy, family medical leave will begin on the date of birth of the child
unless the employee begins her leave on an earlier date when her physician
deems her disabled.
4. An employee must notify the Town Manager, in writing, of their request for
family medical leave, with a copy to their Division Director, at least 30 days
in advance of the intended date upon which leave will commence and
terminate, unless prevented by an emergency situation from giving that length
of notice.
5. It is the obligation of the employee intending to use FLMA leave to provide
the employer with sufficient information to determine that a requested leave
qualifies for leave under this policy. The Town may request that employees
on leave for a serious health condition to provide medical certification and/or
records necessary, including an executed authorization to obtain medical
records pertaining to the temporary physical disability, within the time
required under the law. The employee may also be requested to provide
medical recertification at various intervals.
6. Eligible employees may be required to complete medical certification forms
that verify the employee's fitness for duty and ability to actively resume
employment. Completed forms much be provided to their supervisors before
employees will be permitted to return to work. The Town reserves the right to
request additional medical documentation or require a fitness-for-duty
examination, as may be necessary and consistent with applicable laws.
7. When requesting family medical leave, the employee should state which type
of accrued leave to be utilized, if any. Although not required to do so, an
employee on FMLA, shall be allowed to use accrued sick leave for the
duration, and may use any accrued personal and vacation leave if sick leave is
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exhausted, for a total of twelve weeks. An employee requesting accrued leave
to care for a family member shall be approved to utilize accrued sick leave for
the first 30 days, or six weeks, and shall be pro-rated one day of vacation or
personal leave for each additional week of leave requested. The other four
days may continue to be deducted from accrued sick leave. Usage of leave
under FMLA excludes application to sick leave banks.
8. The Town of North Andover will continue the employee's health benefits
coverage during leave. If the Employee is in a paid status during all or part of
the FMLA leave period, employee contributions for continued medical
benefits at the regular employee rate will be deducted. For any period of
FMLA leave where the employee is in an unpaid status, the employee can
continue medical insurance coverage by making timely payments at the
employee contribution rate. The employee will continue to accrue holiday,
vacation and sick leave credits during paid leave. In the event that the
employee exhausts all accrued leave,there will be no further accrual of
holiday, sick or vacation leave. Seniority, however,will accrue during the
term of the leave. An employee taking such leave is entitled to be restored to
the same or an equivalent position as held by the employee when the leave
commenced, the same status, pay, and length of service credit, and will be
entitled to any other benefits the employee would have accrued had he/she not
taken family leave.
9. So that an employee's return to work can be properly scheduled, an employee
on FMLA leave is requested to provide the Town with at least two (2) day
advance notice of the date he/she intends to return to work. An employee who
has notified the Town of his/her intent to return from FMLA leave will be
reinstated to the same or an equivalent position upon his/her return to
employment, with the same status,pay, length of service credit and seniority
as the position the employee held prior to the leave. If an employee's job was
changed temporarily because of her pregnancy prior to leave (e.g.,her hours
were reduced or her duties were changed as an accommodation), she will be
restored to the same or similar position held prior to such temporary change,
as possible. If an employee fails to report to work promptly at the end of the
FMLA leave, the Town will assume that the employee has voluntarily
resigned.
10. The Town may designate extended leave as Family Medical Leave, when
appropriate. Nothing in this policy shall be construed to conflict with either
the federal Family and Medical Leave Act or the Massachusetts Maternity
Leave Act (MGL, cl49, §105D).
12.0 MILITARY LEAVE:
Eligible employees who are absent from work while serving in the United States
uniformed services are granted a military leave of absence in accordance with the
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Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act ("USERRA")
and Chapter 137 of the Acts of 2003, as adopted by the 2004 Annual Town
Meeting.
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Policies & Procedures
Policy & Section F
Procedure Chapter 65A
Issuance
Date February 2010
Effective
Date February 2010
New
Amends February 2010
Rescinds
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PROTECTION OF V.I.P.'S
Richard M. Stanley
Chief of Police
PROTECTION OF V.LP.'S SECTION F-CHAPTER 65A
NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
PROTECTION OF V.LP.'S
1.0 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES
This department may be tasked with protecting a V.I.P. as part of that person's
route of travel, attendance at a special event, or visit to a private dwelling or
business. The purpose of this policy is to lend some guidance in development of a
V.I.P. security plan.
2.0 POLICY
It is the policy of this department to provide efficient, competent, and professional
V.I.P. protective services.
3.0 DEFINITIONS
3.1 V.I.P.: A V.I.P. is a "Very Important Person," dignitary, famous
personality, notorious person, or any other person in need of
special security.
4.0 PROCEDURES [46.2.6]
4.1 V.I.P. Security Planning Management
4.1.1 Duties
SECURITY PLANNING SUPERVISOR: The Chief of Police shall
designate a Security Planning Supervisor to coordinate and oversee the
planning functions of a particular security detail resulting in a written
security plan.
SECURITY SUPERVISOR: A Security Supervisor shall be designated
to supervise and coordinate the detail, using the detail plan. The Security
Supervisor may or may not be the same person as the Security Planning
Supervisor.
a. If the V.I.P. is attending a special event, V.I.P. security should be
coordinated with the plan for the event.
b. The Chief of Police shall designate an officer-in-charge to whom the
Security Supervisor and/or the Event Supervisor will report. The
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Security Supervisor or the Event Supervisor may be designated as
officer-in-charge.
Other employees may be assigned to plan and manage subtasks as part of
the overall detail and report to the Event Planning Supervisor or Security
Supervisor for inclusion into the event plan. Such subtasks may include:
a. Traffic;
b. Parking;
c. Personal Security;
d. Medical Support;
e. Logistics;
f. VIP escorts; and
g. Special Operations Personnel.
4.2 PLAN MANAGEMENT
4.2.1 Security plans shall be maintained and filed with the Operations
Division Commander and in the OIC'S Office.
4.2.2 Copies of the security plan shall be made available to affected
command personnel in advance of the event, to be reviewed and
for planning feedback.
4.2.3 A security plan is for official use only and may not be released
pursuant to public records requests. It may not be distributed
outside of the Department without the authorization of the Chief of
Police.
a. All affected personnel shall be briefed on the security plan
prior to implementation, whenever possible.
b. The security planners and managers may contact the
Emergency Planning.Supervisor for access to department
equipment designated for use in the All Hazard Plan. See the
department policy on All Hazard Planning.
4.3 V.I.P. Security Plan
Purpose: The security plan consists of a plan of command, control, and
organized deployment of resources to protect a V.I.P.
4.3.1 FORMAT
a. The plan follows standard Incident Command System (ICS)
protocols which provide interoperability with other public
safety and government entities who may also respond to the
incident.
b. Fundamental functions of the ICS system should be addressed
in the plan.
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4.3.2 PLAN:
Depending upon the security needs for the V.I.P., the nature of any
threats, and the nature of the visit, planners should consider the
following, as applicable.
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Itinerary: The security planners should have access to the V.I.P.'s
itinerary to determine:
a. The time period for which security must be provided;
b. Routes of travel;
c. Destination and stops; and
d. Whether the V.I.P.'s itinerary is public or widely known.
Intelligence:
a. Viable threats against the V.I.P.
b. Threats against crowds along the route or at the event
c. Safety concerns
d. Fans or well wishers
Event location:
a. Routes of travel
b. Emergency vehicle access
c. Security sweeps
d. Security requirements
e. Crowd screening
f. Package inspections
g. Metal detectors
Traffic Control:
a. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic considerations
b. Traffic posts
c. Road closures
Personal Security;
a. Assignment of department personnel for V.I.P. personal
protection
b. Coordination with other government protective services (State
Police, Secret Service), private security or body guards
c. Coordination with security at the scene of the event, if
applicable
Equipment:
a. Special equipment for security staff
b. Weapons
c. Binoculars or night vision equipment
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d. Uniform or plain clothes for personnel assigned to personal
security or the event
e. Special vehicles
£ Motorcycles
g. Unmarked vehicles
h. Air support
Personnel:
a. Traffic Posts
b. Route Security
c. Personal Security
d. Event Security
e. Special Teams
f. Canine Team Support
g. Bomb dogs
h. Patrol dogs
i. Medical Support
Transportation
a. VIP transport vehicles
b. Transport route
c. Motorcade support
5.0 POST EVENT REVIEW
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5.1 After Action review
a. The Event Planning Supervisor shall conduct an after event review to
determine the overall strengths and weaknesses of the event plan.
b. Event supervisors should solicit input and feedback from event staff.
5.2 After Action Report
a. The Event Planning Supervisor shall create and submit to the Chief of
Police an after action report highlighting strengths and weaknesses of
the plan and lessons learned.
b. If the event is a recurring event, the Event Planning Supervisor shall
update the event plan.
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Policy & Section H
Procedure Chapter 80A
Issuance
Date February 2010
Effective
Date February 2010
New
Amends February 2010
Rescinds
IDENTITY THEFT
Richard M. Stanley
Chief of Police
IDENTITY THEFT SECTION H— CHAPTER 80A
NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
IDENTITY THEFT
1.0 BACKGROUND:
Identity theft is the unlawful use of another person's personal information, such as name
and date of birth, credit card numbers, Social Security number, or driver's license
information, for the purpose of committing fraud or some other form of deception. It is
one of the fastest growing forms of criminal conduct in the United States.
Although the unauthorized use of another person's identity is in itself a crime under
federal and Massachusetts law, it is almost always a means of committing other crimes,
such as bank fraud, check fraud, credit card fraud, Internet fraud, the fraudulent obtaining
of loans, or the avoidance of criminal prosecution.
The first step in the compromising of a person's identity may be the theft of trash, the
skimming of a credit card, the obtaining of information via the Internet, or some other
technique that may not even be detected by the victim. In other cases, the theft of an
identity may begin with the theft of a wallet or purse, or the interception of mail. Early
detection of identity theft can minimize the amount of financial loss and the extent of
damage done to the victim's credit.
The term "victim"in this policy refers to the person whose identity has been
compromised, yet financial institutions, retail merchants and mail order companies often
suffer greater financial loss than the citizen whose information has been unlawfully used.
2.0 POLICY:
It is the policy of this police department to investigate instances where a citizen's identity
has been compromised for an unlawful purpose.
a. In each case of reported identity crime, whether the victim resides in this community
or a fraudulent transaction occurs here, a police officer will conduct an investigation
and immediately file a report.
b. Officers investigating instances of identity theft will provide victims with
information that will assist them in repairing their credit and diminishing the amount
of theft.
c. The department will refer to other law enforcement agencies' information about
fraudulent transactions occurring in their jurisdictions.
d. The department will seek to educate the public about the issue of identity crime,
including methods for preventing it.
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3.0 DEFINITIONS:
3.1 Personal Identifying Information: Any name or number that may be used, alone or
in conjunction with any other information, to assume the identity of an individual,
including any name, address, telephone number, driver's license number, social
security number,place of employment, employee identification number,mother's
maiden name, demand deposit account number, savings account number, credit card
number or computer password identification.
3.2 Victim: Any person who has suffered financial loss or any entity that provided
money, credit, goods, services or anything of value and has suffered financial loss
as a direct result of the commission or attempted commission of a violation of this
section.
4.0 PROCEDURE:
4.1 Initial Investigation and Reporting
4.1.1 JURISDICTION: The jurisdiction for an identity theft victim to file a police
report is very broad. A victim may file a police report per M.G.L. c. 266,
§3 7E.•
• In any county where the victim resides;
• In any county where the victim's personal information is stored or
maintained or the principal place of business of the entity that stores or
maintains the data; or
• In the county where the breach of security occurred in whole or in part.
4.1.2 IDENTITY THEFT AFFIDAVIT [42.2.8(b)]
• Officers should recommend that victims use the Federal Trade
Commission Identity Theft Affidavit.
• The form's instructions contain valuable information to the victim and
also provide for the capture of the information necessary to meet the
requirements of an "Identity Theft Report" and for police to conduct a
thorough investigation.
• The victim should be encouraged to complete the form, have it
notarized, and return a copy of the form to the investigating officer.
• A completed copy should be obtained and filed with the police report or
the investigator's file.
4.1.3 IDENTITY THEFT REPORTS [42.2.8(a)]
Police reports and incident numbers are critical documents for victims of
identity theft to resolve issues with creditors and credit reporting agencies.
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The report can be used to:
• Permanently lock fraudulent information that results from identity theft
from appearing on the victim's credit report;
• Ensure these debts do not reappear on the credit reports;
• Prevent a company from continuing to collect debts that result from
identity theft, or selling them to others for collection; and
• Allow a victim to place an extended fraud alert on his or her credit
report.
The report must contain details about the accounts and inaccurate
information that resulted from the identity theft. A report will be filed prior
to the end of the officer's shift, unless unusual circumstances cause it to be
filed at a later date.
• The victim's copy of an Investigative Case Report Form will meet the
time requirements for the purpose of reporting.
• The officer's report should also be submitted.
A victim shall be provided a copy of the police report within twenty-four
hours of its being requested per M.G.L. c. 266, §37E.
Financial institutions often require victims to forward a police report, so the
filing of the report should never be delayed more than one tour of duty.
4.2 Assisting the Victim [42.2.8(c)]
4.2.1 RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS
Police officers investigating an identity theft must not only attempt to
identify the subject(s) responsible, but also assist the victim in minimizing
the damage done.
An officer investigating an identity theft shall provide the victim with
appropriate brochures, documents, other resources to assist the victim in
stopping further victimization and correcting damage caused by the crime. In
addition to victim brochures, these resources include:
® Dispute Letter for New Accounts;
® Dispute Letter for Existing Accounts; and
® Identity Theft Affidavit (Federal Trade Commission].
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4.2.2 VICTIM CONTACT WITH CREDIT BUREAUS
Victims should be advised to contact one of the three major credit bureaus
and place a fraud alert on their credit reports. As soon as the credit bureau
confirms the fraud alert, the other two credit bureaus will automatically be
notified to place fraud alerts. Once a fraud alert is placed, victims are entitled
to order one free copy of their credit report from each of the three nationwide
consumer reporting companies.
The three credit bureaus are: j
• Equifax Credit Information Services
(800) 525-6285
P.O. Box 740241
Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
www.equifax.com
• Experian Information Solutions
(888) 397-3742
P.O. Box 9530
Allen, TX 75013
www.experian.com
• TransUnion
(800) 680-7289
Fraud Victims Assistance Division
P.O. Box 6790
Fullerton, CA 92634-6790
www.transunion.com
4.2.3 NOTIFICATIONS TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
The officer should ensure that the victim notifies each financial institution
where the victim has an account, so that those institutions can check the
accounts for undetected fraud.
4.2.4 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
The officer should advise the victim to contact the Federal Trade
Commission and file a complaint. Complaints should be filed online at
www.consumer.gov/idtheft.
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4.2.5 COMPROMISE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
In cases where a victim's Social Security number has been compromised, the
Social Security Administration should be notified at 800-269-0271, or at
www.ssa. og v/oig.
4.2.6 DOCUMENTING CONTACTS
The officer should advise the victim to maintain a log detailing each instance
where his/her identity has been compromised, and each contact [s]he makes
with a financial institution, credit bureau, store, or law enforcement agency.
4.2.7 ID THEFT AFFIDAVIT
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The victim should be provided a blank ID Theft Affidavit, and be asked to
provide the police department with a copy once it has been completed.
Completed affidavits should be filed with the case. [42.2.8(b]
4.2.8 INFORMATION SHARING
The officer should inform the victim that information about the case will be
shared with the Identity Theft and Financial Crimes Task Force, and with
bank security investigators that may be assigned to the case by the victim's
bank.
4.3 Follow-up Investigation
4.3.1 INITIAL FOLLOW-UP
Cases that require an in-depth investigation may be referred to the
department's Detective Bureau for follow-up. Upon receiving the referral,
the Detective Supervisor shall screen and evaluate the case for additional
investigative resources.
• Cases that show little possibility of being investigated to a successful
conclusion shall be closed.
• Cases which may be continued further by patrol personnel shall be
returned to the referring officer for further investigation.
• Cases identified for further investigation shall be assigned to an
investigator.
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Detectives assigned to investigate should follow up on promising leads which
may include:
• Determining the point of compromise;
• Interviewing or causing to be interviewed employees of financial
institutions and stores;
• Securing and preserving images of the suspects;
• Tracing goods fraudulently purchased;
• Interacting with bank and credit card company fraud departments; and
• Investigating instances where the victim's identity was used to avoid
criminal prosecution.
• Investigations which lead to another jurisdiction shall be coordinated
with the appropriate federal, state, or local law enforcement agency.
• Detectives must keep victims apprised of all significant developments in
the investigation, and shall contact them in all instances where it is
learned that their identity has been further compromised or used.
4.3.2 REFERRALS FROM OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
[42.2.8(d)]
• Referrals of identity theft from outside agencies will normally be
referred to the Detective Bureau.
• Upon receiving a referral, the detectives shall coordinate investigative
efforts with the referring agency. This may include:
• Following-up on all leads as requested by the referring agency;
• Documenting all fraudulent transactions;
• Securing all available evidence, including photographs, stolen property,
and relevant documents;
• Informing the referring agency, officer or agent of all significant
developments in the investigation; and
• Preparing a comprehensive report of the follow-up investigation, and
providing a copy to the referring law enforcement agency or official.
4.3.3 DISSEMINATION OF SURVEILLANCE PHOTOGRAPHS
• Images of subjects conducting transactions related to identity theft may
be shared with other agencies through:
• State and regional identity theft and counter crime taskforces;
• New England State Police Network; and
• MassMostWanted.org web site.
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® The detective should also view images received from these and other
sources to determine if a subject has committed crimes in other
jurisdictions or suspects are known to the detective.
4.4 Prevention and Education [42.2.8(e)]
IDENTITY THEFT MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM THE
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.
4.4.1 The department will keep the public informed on the subject of identity fraud
in general, and specifically about steps that the public can take to prevent
becoming a victim.
4.4.2 BROCHURES: The department will make brochures relating to avoiding
identity theft available to the public.
4.4.3 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: The department will maintain an education
and prevention program available for presentation to civic groups by
members of the department.
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4.4.4 WEB SITE: The department web site will maintain links to sites that offer
information about identity theft.
4.4.5 MEDIA: The department will utilize the media where appropriate to warn
citizens about trends in identity crime.
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PURSUIT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Richard M. Stanley
Chief of Police
PURSUIT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SECTION F— CHAPTER 64
NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
PURSUIT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
1.0 BACKGROUND:
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Police officers are often required to operate police vehicles under emergency
and/or pursuit conditions, either when:
• Pursuing a person who is trying to escape police intervention into a
situation;
• To arrest a person who is trying to escape custody; or
• When pursuing a vehicle driven by a motor vehicle violator.
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It is the policy of this Department that vehicle pursuits may be initiated based on a
pursuing officer's conclusion that the pursuit is the best of his or her options at the
time. Understandably, the decision to pursue is often made under difficult,
unpredictable, and rapidly changing circumstances. [41.2.2(a)]
Officers assume major responsibility when undertaking emergency pursuit
operation of a motor vehicle. They have a responsibility to the general public to
ensure that they do not create a greater public safety hazard than that represented
by the incident that initiated the pursuit or by the escape of the subject being
pursued. This directive sets forth the policy and procedures of the North Andover
Police Department and outlines the following, as set forth in Massachusetts
General Law Chapter 89 Section 713; [41.2.2(b)]
• Specific requirements for equipment that must be used in the police vehicles
during a pursuit; and
• Procedures that police vehicles must follow while in an active pursuit.
2.0 POLICY:
It is the policy of the North Andover Police Department that emergency pursuit
operation of a police vehicle will only be undertaken when it is reasonable and
safe to do so. All pursuits will be immediately terminated when public safety is at
more of a risk than that represented by the offense for which the pursuit was
initiated.
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3.0 RULES:
The following rules will be adhered to concerning pursuit operation of a police
vehicle:
Rule 1 Pursuit operation of a police vehicle will only be undertaken when
both emergency lights and siren are activated.
Rule 2 The requirements of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 89,
section 7B, and applicable case law, will be adhered to at all times
during pursuit operation of a police vehicle.
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Rule 3 Officers will wear safety belts whenever their vehicle is involved
in pursuit operation.
Rule 4 No more than one (1)police vehicle will engage in a pursuit,
unless a greater number is authorized by the Officer in Charge.
Rule 5 A pursuit will be immediately terminated when the public safety is
endangered to a degree greater than that represented by the offense
for which the pursuit was undertaken. [41.2.2(g)]
Rule 6 The Officer in Charge will be immediately notified whenever
pursuit operation of a police vehicle has been initiated or
terminated.
Rule 7 Communications Officers will notify any local jurisdiction that a
pursuit is near or has entered their city/town. [41.2.2(e)]
Rule 8 The police vehicle should be maintained at such a distance from
the pursued vehicle so that a sudden stop or change in direction of
the pursued vehicle will not result in a collision.
Rule 9 Firearms shall not be discharged by an officer while driving or
occupying a vehicle engaged in pursuit. If fired upon by the
pursued vehicle, the officer will modify his pursuit to a safe
distance but maintaining visual contact of the fleeing vehicle.
Rule 10 High speed pursuit is prohibited when the police vehicle is
occupied by any person that is not a law enforcement officer.
Rule 11 An officer who participates in a pursuit shall submit the
appropriate reports before the end of his shift.
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Rule 12 These procedures and guidelines are to be followed in conjunction
with all relevant and existing statutes,by-laws, ordinances,
departmental policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
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Rule 13 If it is necessary to enter an intersection contrary to a traffic signal
or posted sign, the officer operating the police vehicle shall bring
the vehicle to a stop and proceed when the road is clear.
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Rule 14 Officers shall not pursue suspects the wrong way on a limited
access highway or their associated exit/entrance ramps. In such an
event, officers should attempt to parallel the suspect vehicle on the
proper side of the highway. Officers should likewise not pursue a
vehicle the wrong way on a one way street.
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Rule 15 Both hands will be kept on the steering wheel at all times,unless it
is necessary to momentarily work controls or the radio. The
microphone should not be held continuously, as the cord can
become entangled around the steering column when turns are
made.
Rule 16 No police officer shall participate in a pursuit while transporting a
prisoner(s) or civilian(s). [70.1.4]
4.0 FRESH PURSUIT PROCEDURES:
Pursuit Evaluation 141.2.2 a]
Vehicle pursuits are hazardous, and may result in death or injury to police
officers, innocent bystanders, or suspects, All decisions by police officers and
supervisors to conduct vehicle pursuits shall be made with the primary goal of
assuring the safety of innocent citizens,police personnel, and whenever possible
those attempting to flee. Police officers who initiate pursuits, and supervisors who
allow pursuits to continue, shall evaluate all of the circumstances surrounding the
pursuit. The evaluation shall include such things as:
• Nature of offense;
• The likelihood of apprehension;
• Time of day;
• Amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
• Ability to maintain radio communications;
• Road conditions;
• Weather conditions;
• Speed involved;
• Location of pursuit (residential, commercial,rural);
• Police officer's ability and experience in pursuit driving;
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• Alternatives to pursuit, including the availability of a Massachusetts State
Police helicopter, or Stop Sticks by external agencies once a pursuit leaves
jurisdictional boundaries, or arrest at a later time, and
• Any other pertinent information that would determine whether or not to
initiate, continue, discontinue, or terminate the pursuit;
The following procedures will be adhered to by all officers during the emergency
operation of a police vehicle in pursuit of another vehicle.
4.1 NOTIFICATION OF DUTY SUPERVISORS: Upon initiation of a
pursuit, the operator of the police vehicle will notify the Officer in Charge
the he is engaging in a pursuit, noting the location, reason for the pursuit,
direction of travel, description of vehicle being pursued, the number and
description of the occupants and the approximate speed of the vehicles
involved.
4.2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SHIFT COMMANDER [41.2.2(f)]
An officer not immediately involved in the pursuit is often in a better
position to objectively oversee it and decide whether the pursuit should be
continued and under what circumstances. Therefore, upon learning of a
vehicular pursuit in progress, the Shift Commander shall:
• Monitor radio communication regarding the pursuit;
• Ensure all department procedures are being followed by the
Communications Officers, pursuing officer(s) and the patrol
supervisor;
• Make necessary notifications as required for a major incident;
• Assess the information available and order the termination of
the pursuit when, in his/her opinion the dangers created by the
pursuit outweigh the need for immediate apprehension of the
suspect(s).
Communications Officer will immediately notify the appropriate local
police agencies to make them aware of the pursuit in their jurisdiction and
will relay all pursuit information. Alternate radio frequencies will be
utilized whenever possible. [41.2.2(e)]
The officer in pursuit will keep Communication Officer informed of the
progress and location of the pursuit.
No more than two (2)police vehicles shall engage in a pursuit,unless a
supervisor authorizes a greater number.
A pursuit shall consist of an initial (primary)police vehicle and a
secondary police vehicle. Under extraordinary circumstances, the primary
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police unit may request that the supervisor authorize additional units to
join the pursuit. Unless authorized to participate in a pursuit, all other
police vehicles/units shall stay clear of the pursuit.
Primary Police Vehicle [41.2.2(b)] j
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Officers operating the primary police vehicle shall; Assume responsibility
for controlling pursuit tactics. Upon initiation of a pursuit, notify
Communications that a pursuit is underway with the following
information;
• Location, speed, and direction of travel of the fleeing vehicle.
• Broadcast the progress of the pursuit until relieved by a
secondary unit;
• Constantly re-evaluate conditions and discontinue the pursuit
when the dangers of the pursuit outweigh the need to
apprehend the suspect, or when so ordered by a supervisor.
• The pursuing officer shall adhere to all the requirements of
MGL Chapter 89, section 7B and all other applicable case law
at all times during the pursuit.
Secondary Police Vehicle [41.2.2 (c)]
Officers operating the secondary police vehicle shall:
• Whenever feasible, assume responsibility for broadcasting
progress of the pursuit;
• Become the primary unit, if the primary police vehicle cannot
continue the pursuit;
• Coordinate activities should the primary police vehicle
become involved in a foot pursuit;
• Cease emergency operation of patrol vehicle (lights and
siren), reduce speed, and terminate visual contact with the
suspect vehicle when so ordered by a supervisor,
• Any assisting unit shall adhere to all the requirements of
MGL Chapter 89, section 713 and all applicable case law at all
times during the pursuit.
4.3 RADIO PROTOCOL: All other units should maintain radio silence
except for emergency transmissions for the duration of the pursuit. All
other units not directly involved will proceed to a location within their
sector that will place them in the best location ready to assist if required.
4.4 BARRICADES: Barricading a roadway as a means of stopping a motor
vehicle must be considered as likely to result in serious injury or death.
Therefore, this method of stopping a pursuit will NOT be utilized.
[41.2.3(a)]
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4.5 DISCONTINUATION OF A PURSUIT: If the pursuing officer or a
Patrol Supervisor determines that a continuation of the pursuit would
endanger the public safety beyond that justified by the reason for which
the pursuit was undertaken, the pursuit will be discontinued and the
Communications Officer notified. [41.2.2(g)]
Once it has been determined that a pursuit cannot result in apprehension, it
will be immediately discontinued.
If the pursuit is discontinued, Communications Officer will alert area
police agencies of the description of the pursued vehicle and occupants if
available. The location of the termination of the pursuit will also be given
and agencies will be asked to `Be on the look out" (BOLO) for that
vehicle.
4.6 OUT OF JURISDICTION PURSUIT: [41.2.2(i)]
Involvement in vehicle pursuit will begin within the town limits and
terminate once the pursued vehicle exits the Town of Andover unless
otherwise designated by the patrol supervisor. Only the unit(s) designated
by the patrol supervisor may continue out of town.
When a pursuit approaches a town line and the circumstances indicate that
it will enter that town, the Shift Commander or Communications Officer,
as directed by the Shift Commander, shall contact the police agency in that
jurisdiction, as well as the State Police, and request assistance.
4.7 OUT OF TOWN ORIGINATION: The North Andover unit designated to
pick-up on a pursuit that originated outside of North Andover will pursue
only in the confines of North Andover and will discontinue as the pursuit
leaves the jurisdictional borders of the town. [41.2.2(h)]
4.6.1 Circumstances may dictate that a North Andover cruiser must
remain with the pursued vehicle outside its jurisdiction. In such
an event the Officer in Charge may allow the North Andover
cruiser to remain in pursuit taking into consideration all other
conditions as previously outlined.
4.6.2 A North Andover Police cruiser shall not "caravan"with any other
cruiser in any pursuit, unless Officer in Charge authorizes this
action. Caravanning shall mean, any combination of two or more
police vehicles in line one behind the other or parallel to each
other.
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5.0 UNMARKED/SUV/4X4 POLICE VEHICLES: [42.2.2(d)]
Officers in unmarked, 4X4 or SUV police vehicles may initiate a pursuit if the
vehicle is equipped with audible and visual warning devices and the conditions
are such that the public and/or the officer will not be placed in unnecessary
danger. Officers involved in unmarked, 4X4 or SUV police vehicle pursuits will
relinquish control and terminate any involvement when a marked unit is in
position to takeover the pursuit.
6.0 PERSONAL VEHICLES [42.2.2(d)]
No Officer's will engage in a pursuit in a personal vehicle.
7.0 REPORTING
At the conclusion of a pursuit, the primary officer will complete an incident report
detailing the circumstances. The shift supervisor shall complete the pursuit
evaluation report and forward it to the Operations Division Commander.
[41.2.20)]
The Operations Division Commander will review the circumstances surrounding
the incident and forward a written report to the Chief of Police. This report will
contain:
A review of the facts surrounding the incident as it relates to adherence to
Department policy and procedure, and a finding and recommendation in those
circumstances where there are deviations from policy and procedure. [41.2.20)]
8.0 The Operations Division Commander shall conduct annual administrative review
of all pursuit reports for the previous year. A review of incidents involving
vehicle pursuits may reveal patterns or trends that indicate training needs and/or
policy modifications. The Operations Division Commander shall implement
modifications to this procedure if warranted. [41.2.3]
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Police Department
• 1475 Osgood Street
• North Andover,MA. 01845 ` ®�
Tel: 978-683-3168
Policies & Procedures
Policy & Section C
Procedure Chapter 23
Issuance
Date February 2010
Effective
Date February 2010
New
_X_Amends February 2010
Rescinds
CALEA
Reference #s 2.1.1,2.1.3,2.4.1
AGENCY JURISDICTION AND MUTUAL AID
Richard M. Stanley
Chief of Police
AGENCY JURISDICTION AND MUTUAL AID SECTION C—CHAPTER 23
NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
AGENCY JURISDICTION AND MUTUAL AID
1.0 BACKGROUND: [2.1.2]
Jurisdiction involves a clear cut delineation of territory over which the North
Andover Police Department has legal authority.
Although the North Andover Police Department provides the majority of
enforcement activity within its jurisdiction it is the policy of the department to
coordinate and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies sharing concurrent
jurisdiction with the department. Such coordination and cooperation will make
better use of the resources and expertise available and will help ensure the
delivery of quality service to the community.
On occasion the need arises to request assistance from or give assistance to a
neighboring law enforcement agency. This need usually results from the
occurrence of an emergency such as a civil disorder, fire, flood or disaster.
Mutual Aid procedures must be planned and established prior to the actual need.
2.0 JURISDICTION: [2.1.1][2.1.2]
It is the policy of the department that North Andover Police Officers assume the
primary jurisdiction for crimes that occur within its geographic boundaries and
the department is responsible for all police related calls for service. An exception
to this would be the short stretch of Route 495, the State Police shall be notified,
along with the appropriate response from this department to assist.
The jurisdiction of the of the North Andover Police Officers is restricted to the
boundaries of the Town of North Andover (See town map, and Section F-Chapter
61, 3.1) , except in cases of fresh and continued pursuit and arrest warrants.
Officers must be aware that we share this jurisdiction with other law enforcement
agencies. Below is a partial list of agencies that have law enforcement
jurisdiction within the town. Officers must be aware that this is only a partial list.
If questions of jurisdiction arise they should be referred to a Superior for
resolution.
• Massachusetts State Police
• Registry of Motor Vehicles
• Federal Law Enforcement Agencies (according to individual fields of
concentration)
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• Environmental Police
• MBTA Police
• Merrimack College Public Safety
• Federal Aviation Administration
Notification of another department should be made whenever the North Andover
Police Department will be conducting police business in a jurisdiction shared by
another agency.
3.0 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE: [2.1.4]
Shift Commanders shall be knowledgeable concerning situations warranting
federal assistance, from the FBI, DEA, ICE-Customs, ATF, Secret Service and
Marshalls. The Shift Commander shall request such assistance when appropriate.
4.0 NATIONAL GUARD: [2.1.4]
Duty Supervisors shall be knowledgeable concerning situations warranting federal
assistance and shall request such assistance when appropriate.
5.0 NOTIFICATION OF CHIEF OF POLICE:
If possible the Duty Supervisor should advise the Chief of Police, or in his/her
absence, the Operations Division Commander, of the need for mutual aid or
federal assistance or of the request by another agency for the assistance of the
town of North Andover Police Department before such request is made or
granted. If however, because of the exigencies of a situation this is not practical
or feasible, the Chief of Police shall be notified as soon as possible after such
action has been taken.
6.0 APPLICABLE LAWS REGARDING MUTUAL AID: 12.1.3 (a)]
• The North Andover Police Department shall operate in accordance with
M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 99 Requisition of Police Officers by Other
Towns. [2.1.3 (a)(b)]
7.0 REQUESTING MUTUAL AID:[2.1.2]
It shall be the responsibility of the Shift Supervisor to make the initial decision
regarding the request for mutual aid from other NEMLEC (Northeast
Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council) police departments and/or the
Massachusetts State Police during an emergency.
Supervision of assisting officers: Officers from outside North Andover shall be
under the command of the North Andover Police Department when rendering
mutual aid with the town.
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8.0 PROVIDING MUTUAL AID:[2.1.2][2.1.3]
Whenever any local police department requests our aid, the Shift Supervisor shall
determine the appropriateness of such request and shall determine to what extent
aid can be rendered.
8.1 CONTACT DEPARTMENT: The Shift Supervisor or Commanding Officer
of the North Andover Police Department shall make contact with another
local police department's Shift Supervisor or Commanding Officer,
requesting assistance within the town of North Andover.
Conversely, a request from another local police department for assistance
within their city or town shall be made from the Shift Supervisor or
Commanding Officer of the requesting department to the Shift Supervisor or
Commanding Officer of the North Andover Police Department.
[2.1.3(c)(d)]
8.2 REPORT LOCATION: Responding officers shall report to the Officer in
Charge at a location as dictated by the Shift Commander or Commanding
Officer. [2.1.3(e)]
8.3 LEGAL AUTHORITY: Officers from another jurisdiction shall have the
same immunities and privileges as when acting within their respective cities
and towns. [2.1.3(a)]
8.4 RADIO COMMUNICATION: The North Andover Police Department shall
maintain radio contact with any agency in which officers are assisting within
the town of North Andover, or when North Andover Police Officers are
assisting within another city or town, and acting in accordance with M.G.L.
Chapter 41, Section 99 Requisition of Police Officers by Other Towns.
[2.1.3 (f)]
8.5 EXPENDITURES: The town of North Andover shall reimburse the agency
providing assistance for any costs associated with such assistance, in
accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 99 Requisition of Police
Officers by Other Towns. [2.1.3(g)]
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9.0 OTHER JURISDICTION:
9.1 OUT OF TOWN ARRESTS: Out of town arrests for serious situations are
both necessary and encouraged. However, investigations and follow-ups
which reduce our patrol presence in North Andover are not considered
beneficial to the department.
9.2 Supervisors are instructed to monitor any out of town activities by their
officers.
9.3 CASE LAW: When dealing with incidents outside the department's
jurisdiction, officers should keep in mind current state law and case law
addressing such situations.
9.4 Notification of the host department should be made whenever the North
Andover Police Department will be conducting police business in another
jurisdiction.
9.5 Supervisors should not go out of town on Mutual Aid or transport unless
exigent circumstances exist.
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AGENCY ISSUED PROPERTY
Richard M. Stanley
Chief of Police
AGENCY ISSUED PROPERTY SECTION J—CHAPTER 100
NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
AGENCY ISSUED PROPERTY
1.0 POLICY:
It shall be the policy of the North Andover Police Department that all property
shall be issued to all personnel under the direction of the Operations Division
Commander. The Operations Division Commander may designate other members
to perform this function. All issued property shall be documented and copies filed
with the Office of the Operations Division Commander. [17.5.2]
Whenever this policy refers to Officer(s), this will refer to only"sworn"
employees of the North Andover Police Department. Whenever this policy refers
to Member(s), this will refer to all "sworn" and "non-sworn" employees of the
North Andover Police Department.
2.0 AGENCY ISSUED PROPERTY:
The following equipment owned by the North Andover Police Department shall
be issued to each police officer:
2.1 Uniform
One duty holster, one double magazine pouch, one handcuff case, one
flashlight ring, one baton, one duty belt, one pant belt, one pair of black
hinged handcuffs, one pepper spray holder and one citation book holder.
2.1.1 The uniform specified and worn, thereof,will conform to the most
recent Memo.
2.2 Body Armor
All officers are required to have their body armor in their possession at
roll call and while on duty. The wearing of body armor will be mandatory
for all personnel participating in raids, warrant apprehensions, barricade
and hostage situations, as well as whenever ordered to do so by a
Supervisor. It is strongly recommended that all officers, for their own
safety and protection, wear the issued body armor whenever they perform
patrol or plain clothes function and on all detail work in which wearing a
uniform would be required. Officers are also responsible for the care and
cleaning of their body armor.
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2.3 Badges and Identification [22.2.7]
One hat badge, two breast badges, one department issued photo ID card
(these id cards are issued to both sworn and non-sworn employees), one
name tag and one American Flag pin.
2.4 Firearms/Baton
Each officer will be issued a service weapon and a baton. Only authorized
defensive equipment and ammunition may be carried on duty.
2.4.1 Issued Firearms
The issued firearms of this department are as follows:
A. Pistol: Smith and Wesson, model M&P, 45 caliber pistol. All
officers when on duty shall be armed with a department issued
sidearm.
B. Pistol: Smith and Wesson, model M&P, 45 caliber compact
pistol. All officers may be armed with the compact weapon while
on private detail, or any other non-uniform duty; ie: training, court
appearance. Additionally, personnel assigned to the Criminal
Investigations Division while in performance of their duties, and
officers with rank of Sergeant and above may be armed with the
compact weapon while in administrative duties, to include Officer
in Charge of a shift.
All sworn officers will carry only these firearms when performing
any police related function, regardless of whether that function is a
regularly scheduled, assigned or off-duty function.
2.4.2 Less Lethal Weapons
The issued Less Lethal Weapons of this department are as follows:
A. Baton: Monadnock MX 24 Expandable Baton.
B. Chemical Weapon: MK-3 Pepper Mace
C. Less-Lethal Weapon: Defense Technologies/BAE Systems:
40 MM Rifled Launching System
Less-Lethal Ammunition: 40 MM Exact Impact Sponge Round
40 MM Direct Impact OC Round
40 M Direct Impact Marking Round
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2.4.3 Issued Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 180 Grain Gold Dot, Hollow Point Ammunition. All
officers working in uniform shall carry no less than 20 extra
rounds of department-issued ammunition in addition to the 11
rounds of ammunition loaded into their pistols. All officers
assigned to administrative duties and plain clothes officers shall
carry no less than 10 extra rounds of department-issued
ammunition in addition to the 11 rounds of ammunition loaded into
their pistol. All officers shall carry this extra ammunition on their
gun belts in the approved magazine carriers. No ammunition other
than that authorized by the department may be carried or used.
Officers working outside details are not required to carry extra
magazines on their belt.
Only the issued ammunition may be used. Any other ammunition
must be approved by the Chief of Police. Under no circumstance
will any officer use any unissued ammunition until the officer has
qualified and demonstrated a level of proficiency as required by
the Department Training Sergeant.
2.4.4 Method of Carry
All personnel when performing any police function will carry the
issued firearm in the issued department holster. All personnel will
carry additional firearm magazines in the issued magazine pouch.
2.4.5 Exceptions to 1.4.4
Personnel exempt from 1.4.4 will be as follows; all Administrative
Personnel, all Desk Personnel, Criminal Investigation Personnel,
Personnel assigned to court appearance, Personnel assigned to
overtime traffic details, Personnel officially off-duty. In such
instances, the aforementioned personnel may wear the authorized
off-duty holster. Wearing this holster is not mandatory; however,
if an officer chooses not to wear the aforementioned holster then
he/she will not be considered exempt and will adhere to rule 1.4.4.
Personnel assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division may, at
the discretion of the Chief, carry a holster other than the issued or
authorized holster. Under no circumstances will any member of
this department carry any issued or authorized holster before
demonstrating a level of proficiency as required by the Department
Training Sergeant.
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2.4.6 Maintenance
The responsibility of proper care and maintenance of issued
firearms and leather gear will rest with the individual officer.
2.4.7 Loading/Unloading of Firearms
Whenever loading or unloading any firearms within the station, the
Firearms Safety Station shall be used. Make sure to place the
muzzle of the firearm well within the cabinet to ensure the safety
of all personnel in case of an accidental discharge.
2.5 POLICE MANUAL [12.2.2(b)1[26.1.11
The North Andover Police Department's Policies and Procedures Manual
will be made accessible to all members through a shared folder within the
departmental computer system. Hard copies will be placed in various
locations throughout the station as stated in 4.1 of the North Andover
Police Department's Directive System Policy, Section A, Chapter 1.
2.6 PORTABLE RADIOS
All uniformed officers who are issued portable radios will carry them at all
times while on duty. Plainclothes officers will also carry portable radios at
all times unless unable to do so due to the nature of a particular
assignment.
2.7 UNIFORM REPLACEMENT
An officer is responsible for the appearance and replacements of his/her
own uniform or other clothing used while on duty.
2.8 HANDCUFFS
Each officer will be issued a pair of Peerless Hinged Handcuffs. The
issued handcuffs shall be carried at all times while on duty.
2.8.1 Maintenance
Responsibility for proper care and maintenance of the issued
handcuffs rest with the individual officer. Refer to the"Peerless
Hinged Handcuffs" Instruction Manual for proper care and
maintenance.
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3.0 SEPARATION OF DUTY
When a police officer leaves the department, all agency issued equipment must be
returned to the Armorer.
3.1 The Armorer will be responsible for keeping an account of all department
owned property issued to the officers, with the exception of radio
equipment, which shall be issued by the Administrative Services Director,
who shall maintain documentation of such issuance. [17.5.2]
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4.0 Only Department issued or approved clothing will be worn. Only equipment
issued or approved by the department may be used.
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5.0 Equipment that has been repaired and is in good working order, and surplus
equipment that is fully functional, may be re-issued to members if it meets the
specifications of department issued property. All such property shall be
documented in the same manner as all other issued property.[17.5.2]
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MISSING PERSONS SECTION F—CHAPTER 67
NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
MISSING PERSONS
1.0 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES:
A missing person is one who is absent with no apparent reason or under
circumstances that may indicate involuntary disappearance. It should be
remembered that missing persons are not fugitives and often have voluntarily left
home for personal reasons of which the person making the report may be reluctant
to inform the police. Despite limited resources and the fact that many of these
reports may be unfounded or unnecessary, the department cannot ignore such
reports and must be prepared to respond to all missing persons reports.
2.0 POLICY
It is the policy of the North Andover Police Department to:
Ensure that reports of missing persons are promptly recorded, assessed, and
investigated. In particular, great care shall be exercised in investigating any
missing child case, as all missing children must be considered at risk.
3.0 PROCEDURES
3.1 Initial Report/Preliminary Investigation [41.2.5]
3.1.1 Initial Report: When a person is reported missing, the following
information shall be taken in person: [41.2.5 (a)][41.2.6 (c)]
• A description of the missing person, including the name,
age, sex, physical description of clothing;
• Time and place at which the person was last seen, the
names and relationships of anyone who may be with the
person, and any likely destination;
• Details regarding any known mental, emotional or physical
impairment of the missing person and whether he requires
any medications; if the medications are required, the type,
frequency, and last administration should be ascertained, if
possible;
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• The name and address of the person making the report and
his relationship with the missing person;
• The extent of any search already performed by the caller or
other parties, including a list of friends, coworkers, and
associates who have been contacted and a list of who have
not been reached;
• Whether the person has ever been reported missing on
previous occasions;
• Other information that may be useful in locating the person
(for example,particular habits or personal habits or
interests,places frequented, location of out-of-town
relatives or friends, etc.) and determining whether the
person is a potential victim of foul play;
• Whether the person is drug dependant (prescribed
medication, or user's habit); and
• The reason for any delay in reporting the person missing.
3.1.2 Upon receipt of the necessary information, the officer/dispatcher
shall immediately enter this information into the LEAPS, CJIS
computer system, and record the NCIC, LEAPS, and OCA
numbers and; [41.2.5 (c)]
The dispatcher shall broadcast to all personnel on duty that
information necessary for the recognition and identification of the
missing person. [41.2.5 (b)][41.2.6 (b)(c)]
If the responding officer determines that the aid of outside agencies
or special equipment will be helpful, a request for these services
shall be made after consultation with the Patrol Supervisor or Shift
Supervisor. [41.2.6 (e)]
Appropriate steps shall be taken if the missing person is considered
to be"at risk", including juveniles, the elderly,mentally impaired
or suicidal. [41.2.5 (f)]
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3.2 Initial Reports/Investigations of Missing Juveniles [41.2.6 (a)]
3.2.1 In addition to the procedures outlined above in section 3.0, 3.1.1
Initial Reports/Preliminary Investigations, the following additional
steps shall be taken when the missing person is under age eighteen.
3.2.2 The officer taking the report shall record the following
information:
• Whether the child's absence is a significant deviation from
established patterns of behavior and cannot be explained;
• Whether the child may be with adults, including parents and
other relatives,who may endanger the welfare of the child; and
• The name of the school the child attends and, if relevant, the
name of the person who was supposed to pick up the child.
3.2.3 Massachusetts law requires that whenever a parent, guardian, or
governmental unit responsible for a child reports the child missing,
police officers are required to immediately enter relevant
information into the central register for missing persons.
3.2.4 A cruiser shall be dispatched to the residence or other location
where the report originated as soon as possible to begin the
investigation.
• Massachusetts law requires that whenever a parent, guardian,
or governmental unit responsible for a child reports the child
missing,police officers shall immediately undertake a search
and investigation to locate the child.
• A permanent record shall be made of what activity is
undertaken to locate the child.
3.2.5 When a juvenile is reported missing from their residence, the
officer shall attempt to obtain consent to a search of the house
where the child resides and once consent is obtained a search shall
be conducted.
NOTE: In order to enter private property in search of a missing
person, ordinarily a search warrant is required. However, in a
true emergency situation there is no need for a warrant to enter
premises where the officer has reason to believe the missing
person is located.
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3.2.6 The last known elementary or secondary school where the child
was enrolled shall be notified in accordance with Massachusetts'
law.
3.2.7 A check should be made of the last place the child was reportedly
seen, including interviews of individuals who were present at the
actual scene of disappearance, as well as, friends' houses, arcades,
playgrounds, places of employment, and other places frequented
by the child, as well as, local hospitals.
3.2.8 The Criminal Investigations Division Commander shall be notified
in all cases involving missing juveniles, if they are not found
within a short period of time. [41.2.6 (b)]
3.2.9 The juvenile officer, if any, shall be notified, regardless of whom
the investigation is assigned.
3.2.10 If deemed appropriate by a Commanding Officer, AMBER
ALERT protocol shall be followed in accordance with the
departments AMBER ALERT policy. [41.2.6 (d)]
3.3 Follow-Up Investigation [41.2.5 (d)][41.2.6 (f)]
3.3.1 The investigating officer should interview the person who initiated
the report to verify information already available and to obtain
further facts that may be helpful.
3.3.2 PHOTOGRAPHS: The investigating officer shall obtain a
photograph of the missing person, if one has not been previously
obtained. Such photographs should be posted in the police station
with an accompanying description where all officers may view
them.
3.3.3 In all cases of a missing person, regardless of age, the investigating
officer shall request from a family member or next of kin of the
missing person:
• Written authorization for the release of medical and records, as
well as, a copy of such records; (see attachment for sample
release form) and;
• A copy of the missing person's fingerprints, if available.
3.3.4 Where appropriate,police records should be consulted for any
further information about the missing person.
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3.3.5 The District Attorney's office and the State Police Missing Persons
Clearing House should be notified in any case, in which their
resources may be helpful.
3.3.6 In any case where it appears that the missing person may not be
found locally or within a reasonable amount of time, the
investigating officer shall order notification of the following
agencies and data bases, if not previously notified: LEAPS/CJIS,
NCIC, and OCA. In cases of apparent abductions, the FBI should
be contacted.
3.3.7 MEDIA NOTIFICATION: Notification of the general public
through and of the news media can be valuable in locating a
missing person. A decision to use the media shall be made after
approval by the Chief of Police or his designee and consultation
with the family of the missing person, including Amber Alerts.
3.3.8 CONTACT WITH REPORTING PARTY: Investigators assigned
to a missing person case should maintain contact with the family
members and/or the reporting party. An initial follow-up report
shall be filed within 10 days of the filing of the missing person
report, with additional reports on the status of the investigation
filed at least every thirty (30) days as long as the case remains
open. 141.2.5 (d)(e)][41.2.6 (f)]
3.4 Special Considerations-Missing Juveniles
3.4.1 Voluntary Missing (Runaway) Juveniles
A voluntary missing case investigation focuses on the family,
friends, school, and life-style of the missing juvenile.
In determining whether a juvenile is voluntarily missing, officers
should consider whether the juvenile took any items to which he
has a particular sentimental attachment.
Other units in the department and nearby jurisdictions should be
informed of the case and provided with pictures of the missing
juvenile.
The officer should instruct the parent(s) to secure a Child in Need
of Services (CHINS) warrant form the juvenile court as soon as
possible to aid in the recovery of the juvenile.
Any indication of neglect or abuse in the family should be
considered, and upon recovery of the missing juvenile, appropriate
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follow-up action shall be taken by the investigating officer when it
applies, including filing a neglect and abuse report with the
Department of Social Services. [41.2.6 (f)]
3.4.2 Parental Kidnapping
A non-custodial parental kidnapping case requires a thorough
investigation as the abducting parent is in violation of the law, and
the juvenile abducted by a parent may be in serious danger. The
investigation focuses on the abductor parent, his friends and
relatives, and on the needs of the juvenile for public care.
A thorough check of bank records, employment, labor unions,
credit bureaus, the Federal Parent Locator Service, and other
governmental agencies should be made in an attempt to locate the
abductor.
If friends or relatives are thought to be in contact with the abductor
through the mail, the Postal Inspector's office may be asked to put
a"cover" on that individual's mail.
When sufficient supporting data is provided, criminal charges
should be filed against the abductor parent and an arrest warrant
obtained. The District Attorney's office should be notified in non-
custodial parental kidnapping cases to expedite court procedures.
In certain cases, The District Attorney's office may seek a Federal
Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution Warrant through the United
States Attorney's office.
3.4.3 Abduction of Juveniles
Stranger abduction cases require that the juvenile be considered in
extreme danger and therefore every available resource of the
department shall be utilized to find the juvenile and ensure his
safety.
A command post should be set up away from the juvenile's home.
An officer should be stationed at the house to maintain
communication between the command post and parents.
The District Attorney's Office, State Police Missing Persons Unit,
and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
(NCMEC) should be notified in all stranger abduction cases. The
FBI should also be informed of the abduction.
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3.4.4 Juveniles Missing for Unknown Reasons
Juveniles missing for unknown reasons shall be assumed to be
kidnapped and investigated aggressively.
3.4.5 Unidentified and Abandoned Juveniles [41.2.6 (a)]
All juveniles found that are unidentified or believed to be
abandoned, shall be reported to the State Police Missing Persons
Unit, the Division of Children and Families, and the National
Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) at 1-800
THE LOST.
The department will act in accordance with MGL Chapter 119:
Section 39%, Placement of a newborn into foster care, for
newborns under 7 days of age or less placed in voluntary care and
custody of the police department.
The department will act in accordance with MGL Chapter 119:
Section 39, in investigating improper care or abandonment of
children under the age of ten.
3.5 Special Considerations—Alzheimer's Disease
3.5.1 When a person with Alzheimer's is reported missing, an
investigation shall be initiated immediately as such persons are
considered at risk.
3.5.2 The officer or dispatcher taking the missing persons report shall
telephone Safe Return at 1-800-572-1122. Safe Return is a
national Alzheimer registry available to law enforcement to help
resolve lost elder cases. The Alzheimer's Association operates
Safe Return twenty-four (24) hours per day. It will issue a Fax
Alert to area police departments, hospitals, shelters, and elder
service agencies and will follow up with missing person's
caregivers. The investigating officer shall notify Safe Return
when a person is located.
3.5.3 Patrol officers shall periodically recheck the area where the person
was last seen. These individuals are usually found within a mile or
two from where they disappeared. They will usually not respond
to shouts nor will they cry out for help.
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3.6 Recovery of Missing Person
3.6.1 Recovery in Jurisdiction of Department
Whenever a missing person is located, officers shall ensure that
medical attention is provided, if required.
The Officer-in-Charge shall ensure:
• Notification of all of the agencies aware of the situation or
involved in the recovery effort;
• The removal of the information from the data bases that
had previously been contacted; and
• The investigating officer is notified that the missing person
has been located.
When an adult missing person is located the investigating officer
shall notify the party originating the report of the status of the
missing person, bearing in mind the missing person's right to
privacy.
When a missing juvenile is found, the investigating officer shall
notify the parent or legal guardian of the juvenile's location so that
the parent or guardian may retrieve the juvenile. If the parent or
guardian is unable to do so, the Department of Social Services
shall be notified in an effort to provide temporary custody for the
child.
All missing persons, when found, shall be questioned as to their
whereabouts and activities. Officers should determine whether the
missing person was the victim of any crime during the period of
absence. Eliciting a full account of the missing person's
whereabouts is essential to future corroboration of the missing
person's story.
Officers locating a missing person shall file a report detailing the
circumstances surrounding the findings of the person and any
particular difficulties encountered (for example, reluctance or
refusal to return home) should be noted, as this may signal abuse
or neglect in the family. If there is any indication of abuse or
neglect, a report should be filed with the Department of Social
Services. Any other appropriate follow-up action, including the
filing of criminal charges, should be taken.
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If a missing person is found dead, the procedures outlined in the
applicable statute and departmental policy, CID, requiring
notification of the Medical Examiner and the District Attorney or
his representative, shall be followed. If the deceased is not
identified, the police should also act to ensure that the Medical
Examiner notifies the Department of Public Safety (Missing
Persons Unit) and furnishes other identifying data, in compliance
with the requirements of the law.
3.6.2 Recovery in Outside Jurisdiction
Upon notification that a missing person has been found outside the
department's jurisdiction, the Officer-in-Charge shall ensure:
• Notification of all of the agencies previously notified or
involved;
• The removal of the information from data bases which had
been previously contacted; and
• That the investigating officer is notified that the missing
person has been located.
The investigating officer shall notify the party originating the
report.
The investigating officer shall file a report detailing the conclusion
of the missing person's investigation in accordance with
departmental procedures.
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Attachment
Authorization for Release of Medical and Dental Records
I, , do hereby authorize the doctors and
(name of parent guardian or family member)
dentists listed below to release to the any and
(investigating agenc))
all medical and dental records or other information which may facilitate the
location and identification of , who is currently
(name of missing person)
missing. I authorize this release on the condition that the police and other
persons who receive such information will use it only for the purposes of
locating and identifying said missing person and will otherwise hold the
information in strict confidence.
(signature) (date)
NAMES AND-ADDRESSES OF DOCTORS AND DENTISTS:
Dr.
(name and address)
Dr.
(name and address)
Dr.
(name and address)
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Richard M. Stanley
Chief of Police
PUBLIC INFORMATION SECTION L—CHAPTER 120
NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC INFORMATION/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1.0 BACKGROUND:
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Many of the activities of the Department concern events that are of interest to the
public. There are two aspects of the relationship with the public: public information,
which deals with providing information to the community about crimes and issues;
and community relations, which involves joint problem solving with residents and
business people. The North Andover Police Department engages in efforts in both
areas.
Public information focuses on providing the public with information about crime
and programs to prevent crimes in the Town of North Andover. The public often
wants to know about crimes that have occurred and they use the news media as a
primary source for their information. As such, the news media plays an important
role in collecting information about events in the town and disseminating it through
newspapers and electronic media outlets. Generally, the public has a right to know
about crimes and events with which the North Andover Police Department deals. An
informed citizenry is a helpful citizenry and the more the department portrays an
image to the public as open and honest in its dealings with the media, the greater the
level of public support.
There are two different types of information which must be disseminated to the
public through the media; information about crimes and emergencies and
information about department operations and programs. While the public
information unit is responsible for coordinating all media activities for the North
Andover Police Department, there are a number of instances when media will
contact members of the department directly for information. This policy/directive
provides guidance for employees of the department in releasing information to the
public and the news media.
Community relations involve joint problem-solving with the community. Since the
North Andover Police Department cannot deal with the problems of crime and
disorder alone, the department reaches out to community groups and neighborhood
residents in identifying and implementing programs aimed at crime prevention,
target hardening, and disorder control. These programs vary according to the
priorities of the neighborhood. [45.1.1]
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2.0 POLICY:
It is the policy of the North Andover Police Department to inform the community
and the news media of events within the public domain that are handled by the
department. The department is committed to being open and honest in its public
statements. It is also committed to ensuring that individual rights are protected as
required under law.
It is also the policy of the department to provide for meaningful public input to the
planning process for new crime prevention and control programs undertaken in the
various neighborhoods of the Town of North Andover. The department is committed
to encouraging the constructive participation of neighborhood residents and business
people in these programs and to seek alternatives to policing practices. [45.1.1)
It is the policy of this department that each officer will assume individual
responsibility for not only establishing a positive relationship with the community
members with which he/she has contact,but also for crime prevention activities.
3.0 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The relationship between the police and the news media in a democratic society is
characterized by complementary rather than conflicting interests. The news media
have a legitimate need for information about public safety activities and they also
offer an excellent channel for informing the public about the nature of police tasks
and problems.
Crime, and police efforts to combat it, are matters of public concern. The North
Andover Police Department is regularly involved in events about which members of
the news media legitimately need information or photographs. Under such
circumstances, 1) to bring the police operation at hand to a successful conclusion, 2)
to protect the constitutional rights of accused persons, and 3) to cooperate with
media efforts to obtain and disseminate factual information.
The North Andover Police Department actively seeks to establish a cooperative
climate in which information in matters of public interest may be obtained in a
manner that does not hamper police operations or abridge the rights of the accused.
4.0 PUBLIC RECORDS:
Members of the department should understand the provisions of Chapter 1050 of the
Acts of 1973. Chapter 1050 defines public records. This statute gives the public
access, including the right to inspect and copy, all records made or received by any
public agency except those explicitly or implicitly exempt from discloser by other
statutes. Specifically exempted from disclosure are all records that come under the
Criminal Offenders Record Information Law (CORI) which prohibits disclosure of
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summaries of criminal records probation records whether obtained from North
Andover Police files or by North Andover Police from other agencies.
Operations Division Commander will have primary responsibility for release of
CORI related information in conjunction with the Criminal Investigations Division.
4.1 JUVENILES/SEXUAL ASSAULT: Prohibited by law is the discloser of
the names of victims in sexual assault cases, as well as details of sexual
assaults. The public information officer will have the responsibility of
releasing the names of juveniles. (Juveniles are considered those persons
under 17 years of age).
4.2 INVESTIGATIVE MATERIALS: The public records law also provides
that "Investigative Materials necessarily compiled out of the public view by
law enforcement or other investigative officials, the disclosure of which
would probably so prejudice the possibility of effective law enforcement that
it would not be in the public interest', are also not public records.
This means that the department has discretionary powers on release of such
information contained in investigative files. It is the policy of the department
to release such information to legitimate news media personnel if such
release does not interfere with police investigations. Recommendations will
be made in those instances by police supervisors overseeing a case. Final
decisions on release of such information will be made by the Police Chief
after consultation with the legal counsel. [54.1.1(e)]
4.3 REQUESTS FOR POLICE RECORDS: Requests for copies of police
related will be referred to Operations Division Commander in conjunction
with the records department and will be released in accordance with current
Massachusetts Law.
5.0 PUBLIC INFORMATION PROCEDURES: [54.1.1]
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER: The Chief of Police, or the Criminal
Investigation Division Commander, shall act as the Public Information Officer.
The public information officer will be responsible for supplying all information to
the media. The public information function of the Police Department is coordinated
by the Chief of Police. The Duty Supervisor is responsible for notifying the Chief or
The Public Information Officer, (PIO), of all newsworthy events and media
questions. In carrying out public information activities, the department will utilize
the following procedures:
5.1 NEWS MEDIA CREDENTIALS: Official news media personnel are those
persons accredited by the State Department of Public Safety. Accredited
news media representatives who do not follow established procedures will be
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reported to the Chief of Police who will notify the public information officer.
They, in turn, will notify the representative's employer and the accrediting
agency of the violation.
5.2 CRIME SCENES: Media representatives displaying proper town or state
identification will be permitted access behind police lines at crime scenes
and incidents, at the discretion of the supervisor at the scene, so long as there
is no interference with police operations within the limits of this directive.
The public information officer will be dispatched to the crime scene to
handle all information dissemination. Should no such representative be
available, the supervisor at the scene will handle all media inquiries.
5.3 CRIME REPORTING: Each incident of crime will be reported to the
North Andover Police Department's communications officer and recorded in
the log. The public log will serve as the primary source for information open
to the news media.
5.4 INFORMATION: Accredited members of the media will be provided
information upon request about each crime or police incident, including
arrests.
All media questions will be referred to the Chief of Police and his/her
designee, who will notify the public information officer. The officer shall
then, when appropriate, refer inquiries to the superior officer at the scene.
5.5 STANDARDS: The information released will be in accordance with the
following standards:
• Names of juveniles will be controlled in accordance with CORI.
• The name, address, age, sex and race of arrested adults will be
released upon request if the release of the information will not
compromise the police investigation.
• Information from agency files about an on-going investigation will be
released only with the approval of the Chief of Police or the Public
Information Officer, and in accordance with the requirements of the
Freedom of Information Act.
5.6 THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAN BE RELEASED IF
CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET: [54.1.1]
• Photographs of persons sought by police, when publication of such
photos could aid in the capture of wanted persons.
• Mugshots of the accused: will be released only after a warrant has
been obtained.
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• The names, ages, addresses, family data or other personal data
regarding police personnel, only with the permission of the individual
involved.
• The names, ages and assignment of police officers involved in police
action will be released if requested by the news media,unless the
situation is such that a police action was taken at the direction of a
superior officer. In such a situation, the superior officer's name
directing the action will be released if requested by the news media.
• Identities of persons badly injured or killed, only after next of kin
have been properly notified.
• Facts and circumstances of an arrest.
• Length of the investigation leading to the arrest.
• Description of physical evidence seized when it does not compromise
a criminal investigation.
• Identity of the accused, if 17 or over.
• The name age and sex of the accused, if under 17, in accordance with
CORI.
• Nature of the charge.
• The fact that the accused denies the charges, if so.
• Schedule or results of any stages in the judicial process (including
quotations from public records of the court).
The public information officer shall be informed as soon as possible regarding
any of the above information released to the press.
5.7 THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WILL NOT BE RELEASED:
[54.1.1]
• The existence or contents of any prior criminal record unless
specifically exempted by CORI.
• Comments about the character or reputation of a suspect.
• The existence of a confession, admission of guilt or other statement
made by the accused.
• The results of examinations or tests conducted or refused.
• The Identity, testimony or credibility of prospective witnesses.
• The opinion of agency personnel concerning the guilt or innocence of
the accused.
• Opinions of the agency or agency personnel concerning the merits of
the case or the quality of evidence gathered.
• Possibility of a guilty plea.
• Police pictures of persons arrested or pictures that have been made a
part of a criminal record (unless published to aid in the capture of a
wanted suspect).
• Names and addresses of rape victims and any details of sexual
assaults, or attempts to commit such offenses.
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• Information received from other law enforcement agencies to the
news media or the public without the prior consent of the agency
providing the information.
• Statements or testimony of witnesses except as part of the record of a
public court proceeding.
• Information obtained in an officer's internal affairs file unless that
officer gives permission to have specific information released.
• Photographs of Police Personnel,unless permission is given by the
individual involved, by the individuals immediate family, or in
special cases, by the Chief of Police.
• Specific addresses, family data, or other personal data regarding
sworn police personnel. An exception would be if the individual
involved gives permission to release such information.
5.8 PHOTOGRAPHING PRISONERS: News media personnel have the right
to photograph persons in police custody, however, officers will not pose
prisoners for news photographers nor will they allow prisoners to be
photographed by news persons inside police buildings.
5.9 MEDIA ACESS TO CRIME AND INCIDENT SCENES:
[ 54.1.31[46.1.2 ]
Recognized media representatives may be granted access to crime,
incident or special events scenes.
• This may include closer access for personnel and equipment than is
available to the general public, provided that it does not interfere with the
police mission, other emergency personnel, or the movement of traffic. [
46.1.2 ]
• Failure of media personnel to provide credentials may be cause for denial
of the enhanced access.
• Departmental personnel shall extend every reasonable courtesy to media
representatives.
• The activities of media representatives may be reasonably restricted if
those activities would seriously hamper police operations, or those
activities threaten to worsen a dangerous or volatile situation. [ 46.1.2 ]
• The media shall not be allowed access to any area, event, or crime scene
where there is a possibility that evidence may be damaged, altered,
destroyed, or otherwise prejudiced by its existence being published or
portrayed.
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• Once evidence has been processed, removed, and secured by the
department, the media may be allowed to enter by permission of the
commanding officer at the scene.
• Media representatives shall not be permitted to accompany police onto
private property, or into restricted areas, with personnel attempting to
execute a search or arrest warrant.
Media should not be prevented from access to any area solely because of
the possibility of their injury or death. If this is the only consideration,
the media should be advised of the danger and allowed to make the
decision to enter on their own volition.
5.10 NEWS RELEASES: All news information shall be made available to the
print media on a daily basis from 0600 hours—0800 hours. Although the
media is encouraged to conduct this activity during this time period, no
officer shall refuse to accommodate them if they request assistance during
other hours.
The shift commander may give verbal news information over the phone to
any radio or television station in accordance with the procedures of this
chapter.
All formal news releases will be disseminated through the public information
officer.
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Information regarding an incident involving a possible civil rights violation
shall be released only with the approval of the Chief of Police.
Information requested involving an on-going trial or upcoming court case
will only be released with the approval of the Chief or his designee.
Information regarding department policy,hiring practices, deployment of
personnel, internal investigations or department personnel or any legal matter
or potential legal matter will be released only after clearance by the Chief.
When the Chief or the PIO not available, and the incident is of routine
nature, the information should be given to members of the media by the duty
supervisor. If necessary on routine police matters in order to answer a
legitimate request for information that may be released, the duty supervisor
will call the officer involved, obtain the information, and call the news media
back.
5.11 MULTI-AGENCY INFO: When requests are made by the media for
information concerning the efforts of more than one service agency (e.g. fire
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department, other law enforcement agencies, etc.) The PIO shall coordinate
the release of information with the other agencies involved. [54.1.1(f)]
5.12 Copies of all policies and procedures governing public information will be
provided to the public information officer.
5.13 REQUESTS FOR INTERVIEWS: The news media and members of the
public frequently direct inquiries to the department seeking interviews on a
variety of general police subjects, or to request a departmental member as a
guest. The decision to release such information or to grant interviews will be
made, according to the facts of each situation, by the Chief.
This does not apply to requests for routine information discussed in 5.10. If
you are uncertain whether information requested by the media constitutes a
"Request for Interview", check with the Chief or his designee.
5.14 USE OF POLICE FACILITIES: This department will not normally grant
permission for its equipment or police facilities to be used for television,
motion pictures, or other similar productions. However,representatives from
the news media may be allowed to operate their cameras and recording
equipment inside the police facilities only after authorization is given by the
Chief.
News media representatives have the right to be present outside police
facilities at any time as long as they are not interfering with officers
performing their duties.
5.15 TOURS OF POLICE FACILITIES: Requests for tours of police
facilities should be directed to the juvenile unit for approval and assignment
to the commanding officers of the appropriate facilities.
5.16 ENDORSEMENT OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS: The department
does not endorse commercial products or allow its facilities to be used for
such endorsements. Department personnel shall not make any endorsements
of commercial products in their capacity as members of the department
without specific permission for the Chief.
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6.0 THE CRIME PREVENTION UNIT: [45.1.1]
The North Andover Police Department maintains a vigilant crime prevention
strategy encompassing all officers within the department. Our crime prevention
approach will strive to identify areas within the community that are susceptible to
criminal victimization. Once a location has been identified, as a likely/proven crime
target then the department shall focus initiatives and target hardening techniques to
prevent criminal activity. The department will utilize crime analysis, community
input and officer intelligence to identify these targets. Members of the Crime
Prevention Unit will proactively conduct educational efforts for community groups,
business establishments and officers. Our objective is to reduce crime through
awareness and training of our officers and our citizens. Our goal is to empower our
citizens with the ability to prevent crime.
LIASON WITH THE COMMUNITY: Officers should work with the citizens in
their particular section of patrol in order to determine what problems and crimes are
affecting the quality of life in their patrol section. Every Member of the North
Andover Police Department should consider themselves Crime Prevention officers,
and develop and encourage community participation in the identification of
problems and methods to solve problems. [45.2.1]
6.1 ADMINISTRATION OF CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM
All members will work at identifying weaknesses within the community and
communicate ways to prevent crime.
Communication between patrol, criminal investigations, administration,
external police agencies, and community leaders is imperative for successful
crime prevention initiatives. The Crime Prevention Unit will guide this effort.
The Crime Prevention Unit will be responsible for coordination of
communication throughout the department, implementation of crime
prevention programs, and will report directly to the Criminal Investigation
Division Commander.
Patrol officers will be trained in crime prevention techniques and will utilize
these to reduce crime in their assigned sections.
Patrol officers will apply crime prevention techniques when advising citizens
during service calls. Officers will refer any follow up to the crime prevention
bureau.
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7.0 CRIME PREVENTION ACTIVITIES
Crime prevention programs will be fluid based upon needs of the community.
Proactive rather than reactive policing will be preferred and awareness/public
relations programs will be held on a continual basis. The following are ongoing
crime prevention activities:
® False Alarm Reduction Program
® Business Crime Prevention/Network program
® Retail shoplifting/fraud reduction program
® Neighborhood Crime Watch
® Crime Prevention for focus groups (ie: elderly,juvenile, disabled,
community specific)
8.0 SERVICES:
® Residential Security Surveys
® Commercial Security Surveys
® Crime Prevention Presentations (schools, churches, community
groups, business promotions)
® CrimeWatch Alert Webpage
® CrimeWatch Alerts
® Emergency Management
8.2 Events:
® National Night Out
® Neighborhood CrimeWatch Meetings
® Block Captains Meetings
9.0 ANALYSIS
The effectiveness of the crime prevention efforts will be measured in several
ways.
Regular surveys of residents utilizing police services will be conducted.
Responses will be evaluated.
Community suggestions and concerns will be compared to current crime
prevention programs and adjustments will be made on a regular basis.
Problem- specific crime prevention programs will be evaluated for
effectiveness by documentation and statistical data.
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7'®VtllV OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
• 1475 Osgood Street �
• North Andover,MA. 01845
Tel: 978-683-3168
Policies & Procedures
N . A . P . D .
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March 8, 2010
The following policies have had changes made to comply with Massachusetts Police
Accreditation Commission Standards. The changes are as follows:
1. Direction:
® 1.0 Added all categories of sworn
® 11.1 Added areas where Policy Manual will be made available.
® 12.1 Expanded on Policy Review.
2. Records:
® 2.0 Expanded language in regards to expungement of records.
3. Animal Control:
® 1_0 Expanded on section to include uniform to be worn and training to be
received by the Animal Control/Community Services Officer.
4. Communications:
® 28.0 Added new section pertaining to emergency notifications.
5. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
® 2_1 Added instructions for persons who feel they have denied employment in
violation of policy.
DIRECTION SECTION A —CHAPTER 2
NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTION - v^
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1.0 BACKGROUND:
The primary role of the North Andover Police Department is to provide a high level
of safety, security and service for all members of the community. Having all the
powers conferred or imposed upon Police Officers of Towns, (M.G.L. Chapter 41,
Section 98), the North Andover Police Officers are responsible for:
• THE PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY.
• TO ENFORCE ALL LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
• UPHOLDING THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
• THE PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF CRIME.
• THE ARREST,DETENTION AND PROSECUTION OF
VIOLATORS OF THE LAW.
• THE RECOVERY OF STOLEN PROPERTY.
• THE PRESERVATION OF PEACE AND PUBLIC ORDER.
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NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTION
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1.0 BACKGROUND: [1.2.1]
The primary role of the North Andover Police Department is to provide a high level
of safety, security and service for all members of the community. Having all the
powers conferred or imposed upon Police Officers of Towns, (M.G.L. Chapter 41,
Section 98), all sworn Regular, Reserve and Special Police Officers of the North
Andover Police Department are responsible for:
• THE PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY.
• TO ENFORCE ALL LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
• UPHOLDING THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
• THE PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF CRIME.
• THE ARREST,DETENTION AND PROSECUTION OF
VIOLATORS OF THE LAW.
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• THE RECOVERY OF STOLEN PROPERTY.
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• THE PRESERVATION OF PEACE AND PUBLIC ORDER.
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• Cancelled
• Incorporated as a General Order
• Revised and reissued.
10.2 All reviews of Written Directives shall be conducted by the Chief of
Police with the assistance of the Division Commanders as deemed
necessary. `
10.3 The Policies &Procedures,job descriptions, duties and responsibilities'
contained herein shall be under constant review. All such orders shall
continue in force indefinitely, unless so rescinded, amended or revised.
11.0 PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES:
All members of the North Andover Police will adhere to the following
procedural guidelines.
11.1 Each employee of the North Andover Police Department will be provided
access to the Department Manual, via computerized dissemination. Hard
copies will be available in the roll-call room and the OIC's office.
11.2 All employees are expected to read the manual and be thoroughly familiar
with its contents. An employee will be held accountable for understanding
and complying with all Policies & Procedures in the Manual. All
employees are invited and encouraged to forward suggestions for the
improvement of the department operations, practices and procedures in
writing through proper department channels, to the Chief.
11.3 New Policies & Procedures will be issued on an as needed basis. Each
employee will be provided with Policies &Procedures, via e-mail. These
new Policies &Procedures will be read at Roll-Call. Any Policy &
Procedure issued by the Chief of Police is to be considered in full force
and effect.
11.4 Policies &Procedures will normally by incorporated into the Manual semi-
annually after issuance.
11.5 Employees are responsible for checking the bulletin board, in the roll-call
room, for new Directives issued during an absence. They must also check
their e-mail on a daily basis.
11.6 It shall be the Shift Supervisor's responsibility to deliver, as directed, all
information contained in the above Directives and to adhere to all
instructions contained therein.
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10.0 REVIEW:
10.1 All Special Orders, Memorandums and Bulletins that have no
expiration date placed in the expiration box will be reviewed after 30
days to determine if they should be:
• Cancelled
• Incorporated as a General Order
• Revised and reissued.
10.2 All reviews of Written Directives shall be conducted by the Chief of t .
Police with the assistance of the Division Commanders as deemed
necessary.
10.3 The Policies &Procedures,job descriptions, duties and responsibilities
contained herein shall be under constant review. All such orders shall
continue in force indefinitely, unless so rescinded, amended or revised.
[12.2.1(e)]
11.0 PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES:
All members of the North Andover Police will adhere to the following
procedural guidelines.
11.1 Each employee of the North Andover Police Department will be provided
access to the Department Manual, via a shared file folder within the
Departmental Computer System. Ten hard copies of the manual will be
available in the following locations: [12.2.2]
1. Chief's Office
2. Operations Division Commander
3. Criminal Investigations Division Commander
4. Director of Administrative Services
5. OIC's Office
6. Communications Center
7. Accreditation Manager
8. Town Manager
9. Roll Call
10. Spare (Maintained by Accreditation Manager)
The Accreditation Manager will be responsible for update and maintenance of
these manuals.
11.2 All employees are expected to read the manual and be thoroughly familiar
with its contents. An employee will be held accountable for understanding
and complying with all Policies & Procedures in the Manual. All
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11.7 No member shall send any written communications for department
distribution or posting without obtaining proper prior approval from the
Division Commander.
12.0 STAFF REVIEW:
12.1 The appropriate component supervisor or commander will participate in
the review process when originating, revising or canceling Policies &
Procedures, Directives and other Memoranda affecting their component.
13.0 COMPOSITON OF THE DEPARTMENT MANUAL:
13.1 POLICY: A Manual of the North Andover Police Department's Policies,
Procedures,Rules and Regulations that provides for effective and efficient
departmental operation is to be maintained by the Accreditation Manager.
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13.2 PURPOSE: The purpose is to implement the Department Manual and to
explain its features, organization and proper use. This Manual contains all
departmental Policies &Procedures in a codified manner consisting of
sections and chapters.
13.3 MANUAL COMPOSITION:
13.3.1 ALPHABETIC INDEX: An extensive alphabetic cross-index j
system notes the location of any order of subject in the Manual.
Use of this index should assist the reader in locating material
rapidly.
13.3.2 GENERAL OUTLINE: The General Outline lists the order of
subject by Sections (i.e. Sections A through N). These sections are
broken down by categories, with each category having Chapters
that pertain to it.
13.3.3 LETTERED SECTIONS: The Manual is divided into Fourteen
(14) Sections. There will be several Chapters in each Section,
which will relate to the respective section's topic.
13.4 FORMAT OF DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES:
13.4.2 The Department Seal will be centered on the top of the opening
page.
13.4.3 The body will include the following:
® Policy & Procedure—Section & Chapter
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employees are invited and encouraged to forward suggestions for the
improvement of the department operations, practices and procedures in
writing through proper department channels, to the Chief.
11.3 New Policies & Procedures will be issued on an as needed basis. Each l Sc,Cl`�
employee will be provided with Policies &Procedures as stated in 11.1.
These new Policies & Procedures will be read at Roll-Call. Any Policy
Procedure issued by the Chief of Police is to be considered in full force;',
and effect.
11.4 Policies &Procedures will normally be incorporated into the Manual
semi-annually after issuance.
11.5 Employees are responsible for checking the bulletin board, in the roll-call
room, for new Directives issued during an absence. They must also check
thew e-mail on a daily basis.
11.6 It shall be the Shift Supervisor's responsibility to deliver, as directed, all
information contained in the above Directives and to adhere to all
instructions contained therein.
11.7 No member shall send any written communications for department
distribution or posting without obtaining proper prior approval from the
Division Commander.
12.0 STAFF REVIEW:
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12.1 All Policies and Procedures will be reviewed at least annually. The
appropriate component Supervisor or Division Commander will
participate in the review process when originating, revising or purging
Policies & Procedures, Directives and other Memoranda affecting their
component. [12.2.1]
13.0 COMPOSITON OF THE DEPARTMENT MANUAL:
13.1 POLICY: A Manual of the North Andover Police Department's Policies,
Procedures, Rules and Regulations that provides for effective and efficient
departmental operation is to be maintained by the Accreditation Manager.
13.2 PURPOSE: The purpose is to implement the Department Manual and to
explain its features, organization and proper use. This Manual contains all
departmental Policies &Procedures in a codified manner consisting of
sections and chapters.
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adults by the letter J and gray highlighting of all incidents and arrests.
Fingerprints are maintained electronically under the direction of the Detective
Division.
Information on Master Cards is accessible only to authorized personnel (password
protected) within the police department. Hard copy incident reports and court
files are kept in the Records Division which is locked and accessible only to
records employees and court officer. The Records Department is a restricted
access area and is available to employees during normal Day Shift hours. Master
Card information is to be divulged only by designated personnel in methods that
have been approved by the North Andover Police Department in compliance with
Massachusetts General Laws.
Upon order of the court, records shall be expunged by records personnel as
directed by that court.
Juvenile records shall be maintained as such after an individual has become an
adult.
3.0 FORMS:
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The overall responsibility for the Department's form management lies with the
Director of Administrative Services. Need determination and development of new
forms shall be accomplished with input from the person who suggests the need for a
specific form and selected supervisory personnel.
The Director of Administrative Services is responsible for:
• Establishing standards of uniformity and simplicity in the
design of forms in order to improve thew appearance and
functional efficiency;
• Reviewing and analyzing all forms at regular intervals for the
purpose of eliminating obsolete or duplicative forms;
• Ensuring that all newly created forms are given a form number
and are designed to give maximum information and service to
the user.
The Day Shift Commander is responsible for frequently inventorying stock levels of
all Department forms to ensure availability and is responsible for the replenishment of
forms through the Copy Center.
Records Retention:
The North Andover Police Department will adhere to Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 66, Section 8, which authorizes the Supervisor of Public Records, a
branch of the Secretary of State's Office, to develop disposal schedules which
designate the lengths of time which various records must be maintained by a
police department. The statute further provides that such records may be
destroyed only with the written approval of the Supervisor of Public Records. �—
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ANIMAL CONTROL SECTION L— CHAPTER 122
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NORTH ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
ANIMAL CONTROL
1.0 BACKGROUND:
The Animal Control Officer/Community Services Officer, hereafter CSO, is a non-sworn
civilian position. The CSO will handle most of the calls involving loose dogs; dog related
issues as well as dealing with road killed domestic and wild animals. [16.4.1]
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When the Animal Control Officer is off duty check with her/him at home for direction on
how to resolve problems.
Do not leave problems unresolved overnight or on weekends.
Uniform:
The CSO shall wear the authorized uniform as required and provided, and will be notified
of the appropriate articles upon appointment.
In order to ensure that the public does not confuse the Animal Control Officer/CSO with j
regular officers, they will wear distinct uniforms. They will wear shoulder patches,
badges and hat badges that say Community Services and "CSO". Their uniform shirts
will be light brown in color and dark brown trousers. The uniform shall otherwise be
consistent with the department uniform policy. [16.4.3][22.2.5]
Training:
The CSO shall receive on the job training and any training deemed necessary by the
Chief of Police. [16.4.2]
2.0 PROCEDURES:
2.1 The following is the procedure when the CSO is away on vacation.
Andover Animal Hospital is open Monday—Friday 8AM-8PM and Saturday and
Sunday from 8AM- 5PM. If the owner of a stray dog cannot be determined the dog is
to be taken to AAH. Call first- 978-475-3600.
Outside of those hours the dogs may be taken to Essex County Veterinary Hospital on
Chickering Rd. They are open 24/7, 978-725-5544. They will hold dogs for us until
AAH opens.
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28.0 EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS:
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The department has obligations to make notification to other agencies in the event
of certain emergencies. These notifications serve to meet statutory obligations,
restore essential services, effect emergency repairs, and keep the public informed.
The Shift Supervisor or a Division Commander shall make such notification or
designate another member to perform this function. [41.2.4]
1. In all cases of deaths which do not occur under the direct
supervision of medical authorities, the office of the coroner of
the appropriate county will be notified without unnecessary
delay. This is covered more in depth in the Sudden.Death/
Notification of Next of Kin policy.
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2. Various occurrences may require the assistance of outside
resources. These may include downed power or telephone
lines, broken water mains, malfunctioning traffic control
signals, and/or hazardous road conditions. On-scene officers
will make determination of additional assistance needed to
remedy or alleviate these situations and request the
Communications Center to make notification to appropriate
personnel including: 1
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• Emergency Medical Services/Fire Department
including Hazmat.
• Street/Highway Department.
• Public Utilities.
• If the Shift Supervisor deems it necessary, traffic
information may be relayed to the appropriate news
media sources to inform the public of traffic delays,
alternate routes, etc.
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NOTE: None of these resources, however, relieves the Department from the
responsibility of correcting deficiencies where they exist; especially in the area of
proportional representation of recognized groups on the department work force.
Therefore the Department will be committed to an active review f
p e ew o our minority
recruitment and hiring practices on an ongoing basis. It shall be the responsibility of
the Operations Division Commander to develop any necessary Affirmative Action
Plans which contain goals and timetables which are attainable, realistic, and reflective
of the Equal Opportunity needs of the community.
2.2 All Affirmative Action Plans shall be reviewed annually by Command Staff in order
to determine their effectiveness, relativeness, and continued need. Alterations,
additions, and deletions from the plan shall be made at this time, and dissemination
shall occur according to this policy.
3.0 AFFIRMATIVE PLAN FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR:
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The following will be used as guidelines and considerations;
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• The number of minorities on the Department.
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• Efforts to recruit individuals who are reflective of the minority and female
population will be done.
3.1 It shall be the responsibility of the Operations Division Commander to establish and
maintain liaison with the Division of Personnel Administration in order to obtain copies
of the biannual eligibility lists of police candidates who are residents of North Andover or
who have indicated North Andover as a preference. From these lists he/she shall
determine and maintain records of:
• The number of female North Andover Residents who appear on the
eligibility lists.
• The number of female non-residents who indicated North Andover as one
of their three preferences.
• The number of minority North Andover Residents who appear on the
eligibility lists.
• The number of minority non-residents who indicated North Andover as
one of their three preferences.
3.2 It shall be the responsibility of the Operations Division Commander to conduct an
annual evaluation of this Affirmative Action Plan, and to initiate and implement any
necessary changes in accordance with changes in population figures or projections.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY &AFFIRMATIVE ACTION SECTION D —CHAPTER 36
NOTE: None of these resources, however, relieves the Department from the
responsibility of, correcting deficiencies where they exist; especially in the area of
proportional repesentation of recognized groups on the department work force. +t L
Therefore, the Department will be committed to an active review of our minority
recruitment and hiring practices on an ongoing basis. It shall be the responsibility
the Operations Division Commander to develop any necessary Affirmative Action
Plans which contain goals and timetables which are attainable, realistic, and reflective
of the Equal Opportunity needs of the community.
Any person who has been denied employment in a Civil Service position, and feels
that they have been treated in violation of this policy, may contact:
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The Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity
One Ashburton Place, Room 213
Boston,MA 02108
(617) 727-7441.
Any person who has been denied employment in a Non-Civil Service position, and
feels that they have been treated in violation of this policy, may contact:
Assistant Town Manager/Human Resources Director
North Andover Town Hall
120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 688-9516
2.2 All Affirmative Action Plans shall be reviewed annually by Command Staff in order j
to determine their effectiveness, relativity, and continued need. Alterations, additions,
and deletions from the plan shall be made at this time, and dissemination shall occur
according to this policy.
3.0 AFFIRMATIVE PLAN FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR:
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The following will be used as guidelines and considerations;
• The number of minorities on the Department.
• Efforts to recruit individuals who are reflective of the minority and female
population will be done.
3.1 It shall be the responsibility of the Operations Division Conunander to establish and
maintain liaison with the Division of Personnel Administration in order to obtain
copies of the biannual eligibility lists of police candidates who are residents of North
Andover or who have indicated North Andover as a preference. From these lists
he/she shall determine and maintain records of:
North Andover Police Department (Revised February 2010) 2
OWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
REQUEST FOR INTEREST (RFI)
ISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
March 16, 2010
Contact Ray Santilli
Assistant Town Manager
Address 120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Telephone Number: 978-688-9516
Fax Number: 978-688-9556
Email rsantilli @townofnorthandover.com
Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................. 3
2. Overview................................................................ 3
3. Objectives............................................................... 3
4. Pre-Proposal Site Visits............................................... 4
5. Letter of Interest........................................................ 4
6. Submission Requirements............................................ 4
7. Submission Deadline and Instructions.............................. 5
8. Questions/Inquires..................................................... 6
Appendix A— 70 Main Street........................................... 7
Appendix B — 566 Main Street.......................................... 9
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1. Introduction
The Town of North Andover (`Town') is in the process of considering the sale, long-term lease,
short-term lease and/or other method of disposition of its property located at 70 Main Street
(former Bradstreet School) and 566 Main Street (current police station).
The Request for Interest (RFI) is a preliminary step in the overall reuse project intended to foster
dialogue about development opportunities both properties and to establish a basis for future real
estate negotiations, as appropriate. Consequently, the Town of North Andover shall not consider
the RFI submissions as binding. In addition, potential developers should be aware that if the
Town of North Andover chooses to proceed with the disposition of the properties, it must do so
in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B. These steps include, but are not
limited to:
o Formal declaration of the Board of Selectmen of property for disposition
o Formal vote by Town Meeting to dispose of property
o Development of a Request for Proposals (RFP) including evaluation criteria
o Advertising of an RFP
o Evaluation of submitted proposals
o Selection of a finalist
The Town will accept proposals delivered in person or by mail. All proposals must be received
by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 to be considered.
2. Overview
The lot at 70 Main Street is 1.15 acres with an existing structure— the former Bradstreet School.
The Bradstreet School building was originally constructed in 1885 and rebuilt in 1911. The
Bradstreet School used to house kindergarten classes, but the School Department closed it in
2005.
The lot at 556 Main Street is 1.57 acres and is the current location of the North Andover Police
Department. The Police Department will be moving to its new location in October 2010.
Specific information for both parcels is contained in this document as appendices.
3. Objectives
Through the RFI process, the Town is attempting to identify alternative uses for the two
properties that may result in achieving one or more of the following objectives:
o Sale or lease of either property to provide maximum financial benefit to the
Town of North Andover
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o Sale or lease of a portion of either property to provide some financial benefit
to the Town of North Andover
o Sale or lease of all or a portion of either property to provide desirable
residential development
o Sale or lease of all or a portion of either property to provide desirable
commercial development
o Sale or lease of all or a portion of either property that will enhance the
historical, cultural, educational, social or artistic character of the Town
4. Pre-Proposal Site Visits
Pre-proposal site visits have been scheduled for Wednesday, March 31, 2010. The site visit for the
property at 70 Main Street is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. All attending parties shall meet at the Main
Street gate entrance. The site visit for the property at 556 Main Street is scheduled at 11:00 a.m.
All attending parties shall meet at the front entrance to the Police Station.
5. Letter of Interest
Interested parties are expected to submit a letter of interest, in writing or by email, by
Wednesday, March 31, 2010. This expression of interest should indicate how the Town might
contact the person, developer, or firm with supplementary information, responses to questions,
changes in submittal requirements, etc. This expression of interest will allow the Town to
estimate the number of responses and prepare for the evaluation process.
Letter of interest shall be sent to Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager, North Andover Town
Hall, 120 Main Street, North Andover MA 01845. The email address is
rsantilli@townofnorthandover.com.
6. Submission Requirements
Proposals must be consistent with one or more of the Objectives listed above. Submissions are
to provide as much detail as to the proposed use of either or both properties:
• Size
• Configuration
• Type of Use
• How would the Town benefit
• How much traffic is the project likely to generate
• Overall goals of the project
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o If possible, please provide a conceptual or schematic rendering or photographs
of similar projects
In attempting to evaluate potential private or non-profit development projects, answers to the
following questions are requested. The questions and responses are non-binding and are asked
simply in an effort to facilitate further discussions and to assist the Town in developing the best
possible reuse scenarios.
• What is a range of potential price you are willing to pay to obtain fee
ownership of the entire of either property?
• Are you willing to engage in a long-term lease for either property?
• If you are willing to engage in a long-term lease for either property, what
would you consider to be the minimum/maximum lease terms?
• Would you be willing to purchase or lease either property with the present
structures thereon?
Submissions are to include the following information about the person, developer, or
organization:
o Primaries of the organization
o Years in operation
o Primary type of development projects
o Fiscal health of the organization
o Examples of similar projects
o Five (5) references
7. Submission Deadline and Instructions
Persons, developers or organizations are requested to submit proposals in a sealed envelope
marked "RFI — Disposition of Property" with the applicant's name and address on the front.
Applicants should provide one (1) signed original proposal. Fax or electronic submissions will
not be accepted.
Proposals must be signed as follows: a) if the bidder is an individual, by her/him personally; b) if
the bidder is a partnership, by the name of the partnership, followed by the signature of each
general partner; and c) if the bidder is a corporation, by the authorized officer, whose signature
must be attested to by the Clerk/Secretary of the corporation and the corporate seal affixed.
All sealed proposals must be received by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. All outer
envelopes must be labeled "RFI — Disposition of Property" and mailed or hand delivered to the
following address:
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Mr. Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager
North Andover Town Hall
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
No proposals will be accepted after the time and date noted. Late delivery of materials due to
any type of delivery system shall be cause for rejection. If on the date and time of the submittal
deadline the North Andover Town Hall is closed due to an uncontrolled event such as fire, snow,
ice, wind or building evacuation, the submittal deadline will be postponed until 2:00 p.m. on the
next normal business day.
8. Questions/Inquiries
Questions/inquiries concerning this RFI must be submitted in writing to: Ray Santilli, Assistant
Town Manager, North Andover Town Hall, 120 Main Street, North Andover MA 01845 or they
may be emailed to Mr. Santilli at rsantilli @townofnorthandover.com. Questions/inquiries may
be delivered, mailed, emailed or faxed.
Interested persons, developers or organizations are prohibited from communicating directly with
any employee of the Town of North Andover, except as specified in this RFI and no other
individual employee or representative is authorized to provide any information or respond to any
question or inquiry concerning this RFO.
Interested persons, developers or firms may contact the Contact Person for this RFI in the event
this RFI is incomplete or the party is having trouble obtaining any part of the RFI electronically
through the Town website(www.townofiiorthandover.com.
Interested persons, developers or firms with disabilities or hardships that seek reasonable
accommodations, which may include the receipt of RFI information, must communicate such
requests in writing to the Contact Person, and reasonable accommodation will be made by
agreement with the Contact Person on behalf of the Town of North Andover.
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Commercial Property Record Card#1 of 1
Parcel Year:2010
PARCEL ID: 210/029.0-0023-0000.0 MAP 029.0 BLOCK 0023 LOT 0000.0 PARCEL ADDRESS: BRADSTREET SCHO as of:3/4/2010
PARCEL INFORMATION Use-Code: 903 Sale Price: 0 Book:
Tax Class: E Sale Date: 1/1/1000 Page:
Tot Fin Area: 13016 Sale Type: Cert/Doc:
Tot Land Area: 1.15 Sale Valid: N
Owner#1: TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Grantor:
rantor:
Address#1: 120 MAIN STREET Inspect Date: 4/18/2005 Road Type: T Exempt-B/L%: 0/0
Address#2: Meas Date: 4/18/2005 Rd Condition: P Resid-B/L%: /
NORTH ANDOVER MA 01845 Entrance: X Traffic: M Comm-B/L%: /
Collect ID: RRC Water: Indust-B/L%: /
Inspect Reas: C Sewer: Open Sp-B/L%: /
COMMERCIAL SECTIONS/GROUPS LAND INFORMATION
NBHD CODE: 35 NBHD CLASS: 5 ZONE: GB
Section: Section: Section: Section: Seg Type Code Method Sq-Ft Acres Influ-1/2/3 Value Class
ID Use-Code ID Use-Code ID Use-Code ID Use-Code 1 P 903 S 43560 1 N 174240 R
101 903 2 R 903 A 0.15 N 1500 R
Category: 5 Category: Category: Category:
Grnd-Fl-Area: 6508 Grnd-Fl-Area: Grnd-Fl-Area: Grnd-Fl-Area:
Story Height: 2 Story Height: Story Height: Story Height:
Bldg-Class: C Bldg-Class: Bldg-Class: Bldg-Class:
Yr-Built: 1915 Yr-Built: Yr-Built: Yr-Built:
Eff-Yr-Built: 1978 Eff-Yr-Built: Eff-Yr-Built: Eff-Yr-Built: DETACHED STRUCTURE INFORMATION
Cost Bldg: 1678300 Cost Bldg: Cost Bldg: Cost Bldg: Str Unit Msr-1 Msr-2 E-YR-BIt Grade Cond %Good P/F/E/R Cost Class
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