POLICE DEPARTMENT SEEKING RESUMES FOR EMERGENCY DISPATCHER (6/1/11)
The Town of Monson is currently accepting resumes for the position of Emergency Dispatcher. A detailed job description for this position is available at the Monson Police Department. Massachusetts E911 Telecommunicator certified candidates with prior experience are preferred.
Applicants must successfully pass a detailed background investigation.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the Monson Police Department, P.O. Box 273, Monson, MA 01057.
POLICE DEPARTMENT SEEKING RESUMES FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (4/14/11)
The Town of Monson is currently accepting resumes for the position of Animal Control Officer. This is an on-call position with a current yearly salary of $11,206. A detailed job description for this position is available at the Monson Police Department.
Applicants must successfully pass a detailed background investigation.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the Monson Police Department, PO Box 273, Monson MA 01057.
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MONSON POLICE DEPARMENT LAUNCHES ONLINE REPORTING (3/16/11)
The Monson Police Department has just launched a new online crime reporting system that will make it easier for residents to provide information about certain types of incidents. Members of the public are now able to file various reports from the comfort of their home or office and then print a copy of the report for free saving both time and money. This service is the result of a new software program called CopLogic Desk Officer Online Reporting System and was funded by a grant obtained through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Executive Office of Public Safety and the Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council.
All reports that are filed online will be reviewed by a police representative to determine if the information that was submitted is complete. Once they are approved, the individual submitting the report will receive an email containing a copy of the report. The report will also transfer into the Monson Police Department's records management system and will be tracked in the same manner as all other reports.
The community has come to expect that police services be provided efficiently, conveniently and most importantly, cost-effectively. We believe that providing residents with the ability to file reports online will help meet those expectations.
The Monson Police Department is currently accepting online reports for the following incidents:
Animal Complaint
Annoying/Harassing Telephone Calls
Extra Patrol Requests
House Check Requests
Identity Theft
Lost Property
Theft
Traffic Complaint
Vandalism
The web address to access our online reporting system is:
REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY (1/12/11)
In 2009, the Towns of Monson, Palmer and Hampden secured a grant through the State 9-1-1 Department to study the feasibility of regionalizing each of our 'Emergency Communications Centers'. After a detailed analysis that was finally completed in October 2010, the vendor that was selected to conduct this project provided each community with the following report for review and consideration. This feasibility study was discussed at the Monson Board of Selectmen's meeting on January 11, 2011.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (2/1/10)
The Town of Monson is requesting proposals for a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)/Emergency Dispatch Consolidation Study. The Town is seeking to enter into a contract with a qualified consulting firm to provide technical expertise, support and advice concerning the economic, operational, and technical feasibility of a joint Monson, Hampden and Palmer PSAP. Requests for Proposals may be obtained by contacting the Monson Police Department, 110 Main Street, Monson, MA 01057, (413) 267-5136.
Proposals shall be submitted no later than 1:00 p.m. on March 17, 2010 to the Police Department, where the proposals will be recorded at that time.
Since this is as Request for Proposals, these proposals will not be opened publicly. The Town of Monson reserves the right to reject or accept any or all proposals, in whole or in part. The Board of Selectmen has final approval of all awarded contracts.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE (9/2/09)
The Monson Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the operator of a light gray or light tan Mercury sedan with shiny rims. The vehicle's registration may contain the digits 9, 7 and 2 in an undetermined order.
The operator of this vehicle should be a white male in his late 30's or early 40's with short black hair. He is also described as having multiple gaps in his top row of teeth and may possibly speak with some sort of accent.
On August 29, 2009, this subject was observed in the vicinity of Woodhill Rd. taking a series of pictures of a young boy playing in his driveway. After an investigation into this incident, police determined that a similar vehicle and subject pulled into a driveway of a residence on Wilbraham Rd on August 31, 2009 while young children were playing outside. That resident had a brief discussion with the vehicle's operator who drove off a short time later. Further investigation revealed that another resident of Wilbraham Rd. approached the operator of a similar vehicle that had pulled into their driveway on August 27, 2009.
There was a significant delay in reporting each of these incidents to police. Residents are encouraged to contact the police department immediately upon observing any activity that they consider to be suspicious.
Anyone with information about the identity of this individual, or anyone who has had any contact with this vehicle or operator is asked to contact the Monson Police Department at 413/267-5136.
H1N1 INFLUENZA (SWINE FLU) INFORMATION (4/29/09)
The Monson Police Departmnent has been maintaining contact with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) concerning the current H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) outbreak.
Please refer to the following web resources for additional information about this outbreak:
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES (4/10/09)
After a recent discussion before the Monson Board of Selectmen, the Monson Police Department recently applied for a COPS Hiring Recovery Program Grant to either add an additional officer or to retain an officer that could be subject to a layoff in FY '10.
In addition to this hiring recovery grant, the Monson Police and School Departments are evaluating various options available under a Secure our Schools Grant. Funding under this grant would provide a 50% match of local funds to for such things as the placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures; security assessments; security training of personnel and students; coordination with local law enforcement; and/or any other measure that may provide a significant improvement in
security at our schools.
CIVILIAN FLAGMEN AUDIT RELEASED (4/10/09)
State Auditor A. Joseph DeNucci recently completed an independent audit on the use of civilian flagmen to replace police officer's on certain road construction details. A full copy of this audit is available at:
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