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The Amherst Police Department has been receiving some complaints from individuals who have been tricked into wiring money or providing credit card information over the telephone/ internet.  The targets for these scams seem to primarily be elderly individuals. In one version of this scam, a person calls and pretends to be your grandchild.  He or she requests money for bail after a supposed

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Amherst Police Department High-Visibility Enforcement Campaign Begins May 20, 2013   As Massachusetts drivers and passengers take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, Amherst police are urging everyone to buckle up or be ready to face the consequences.   The Amherst Police Department, in partnership with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s (EOPSS) Highway Safety Division

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Chief of Police Scott P. Livingstone is please to announce that on May 2, 2013, the Amherst Police Department was awarded state accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission.  On February 26, 27 and 28, 2013, the Police Department was subject to an extensive peer review by the Commission’s assessment team.  While here and as part of the verification process, assessors

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Being a first responder is a physically demanding job.  It requires you to move quickly in high stress situations.  Time is always of the essence. Since the formation of first responders, the question has always been asked, “Who is truly the ‘First’ First Responder?”  Is it police, fire, or EMS?  Who arrives on scene first, places themselves in harm’s way, and gets the job done?   Well, here

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RAFTERS COLLEGE TOWNE CLASSIK 5K AND 5 MILE SUNDAY MAY 19, 2013, 10:30 AM Rafters Sports Bar & Restaurant, University Dr., Amherst 5 Mile Run or 5 K (3.1 mile) Run or Walk 20th YEAR!!!  Help us support our charitable causes, the Jimmy Fund, the Amherst Police Relief Association and ONEFUND BOSTON at this family friendly event.  This 5 mile and 5K has a safe and fast course through downtown

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On April 24, 2013 at approximately 4:33PM, several officers responded to the Amherst Pharmacy located at 381 College Street for the report of a robbery. The investigation revealed that a man wearing a ski mask entered the Pharmacy and demanded narcotics and then fled on foot. No one was injured during this robbery, and no weapon was displayed.  The method of robbery and the physical

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On Saturday, April 20, 2013, the University of Massachusetts sponsored the Extravaganja event on the Amherst town common. The UMASS Cannabis Reform Coalition coordinated the event that included speakers, bands, and vendors. The event was attended by approximately 6,000 people, and ran from 12:00PM to 6:30PM. Traffic and parking in the downtown business district was particularly congested and

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    The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity, committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Traditionally, participants in the charity have their heads shaved to help raise awareness for the foundation. However, many Amherst Police Officers also choose to grow and shave a mustache for

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The Amherst Police Department now has the capability to accept and investigate animal complaints that are submitted through the online incident reporting system. These reports are for non-emergency community concerns regarding pets, farm animals, or wild animals. All complaints are forwarded to and investigated by the Animal Welfare Officer, Carol Hepburn.  As always, in the event of an

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The Amherst and University of Massachusetts Police Departments are pleased to announce the dates of the Amherst and UMASS Police Youth Adventure Academy.  The 2013, Amherst and UMASS Police Youth Adventure Academy is a ONE week program, being held Monday, July 15, 2013 to Friday, July 19, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Youths entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grades are eligible to attend.  

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The Amherst Police Department has been awarded $10,000 in grant funding as part of the 2013 Underage Alcohol Enforcement Grant Program from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS).  This program provides overtime funds for enforcement of underage alcohol laws through activities such as compliance checks at liquor serving establishments,

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RAFTERS COLLEGE TOWNE CLASSIK 5K AND 5 MILE SUNDAY MAY 19, 2013, 10:30 AM Rafters Sports Bar & Restaurant, University Dr., Amherst, MA 5 Mile Run or 5 K (3.1 mile) Run or Walk 20th YEAR!!!  Help us support our charitable causes, the Jimmy Fund and the Amherst Police Relief Association at this family friendly event.  This 5 mile and 5K has a safe and fast course through downtown Amherst.  ***

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      On Saturday, March 9, 2013, Amherst Police Officers responded to several emergency calls and disturbances related to the “Blarney Blowout,” an annual student St. Patrick’s Day celebration.   As a precaution, three extra Amherst Police Officers had been assigned from off-duty to monitor the potentially excessive crowds that historically gather downtown.        Although downtown remained

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Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Patrol Officer Samuel W. Hebb graduated from the State Police Academy, in New Braintree, Massachusetts on February 15, 2013, and has started his twelve week field officer training program.   Samuel W. Hebb, 23, is the son of Arthur Hebb and Teri Hebb of Hadley, Massachusetts.  He is a 2008 graduate of the Avon Old Farms School in

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Police Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce the reassignment of Detective Janet Lopez as the Amherst Police Department’s Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Investigator.  Detective Lopez is a 14 year veteran of the department and most recently held the position of Court Liaison Officer.  In this newly developed position, Detective Lopez will be responsible for the criminal

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Channing-Bete Company, Inc of Deerfield generously donated 500 coloring books to the Amherst Police Department for distribution to our local kids.  The coloring books,  “Getting to Know Your Police Officer” will be perfect to hand out as we meetwith schools, preschools and other children’s groups.  We are fortunately to have the generosity and partnership of the Channing-Bete Company. 

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The Amherst Police Department will undergo a peer review by a team of assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission, Inc. to determine if the department will maintain its accreditation status.  The team of assessors will be examining various aspects of the Amherst Police Department’s policies and procedures, operations and facilities.  This assessment will take place at the

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On January 25, 2013 at approximately 5:20AM, the Amherst Police Department was notified that a man had checked in to Baystate Medical Center with a stab wound to his chest. The wound was found not to be life threatening. The victim was identified as a 34 year old Amherst man. The ensuing investigation revealed that the stabbing had occurred in Amherst following an altercation with a female

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The Amherst Police Department would like to remind community members of the False Alarm Bylaw.  Passed in April 2008 by the Amherst Town Meeting, fees are assessed to owners of property with repeated responses by the Amherst Police to false burglar alarms.  The bylaw appears to be effective in encouraging community members to address faulty systems or internal procedures that cause false alarms

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As we are committed to the safety of our community, and especially our children, the Amherst Police Department will provide free gun locks to any community member without proper gun locks.  With the hunting season upon us, gun owners are reminded that Massachusetts General Law requires all firearms to be locked when not under the owner’s immediate control.  By providing the free distribution

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Chief Scott P. Livingstone announced the appointment of a new patrol officer to the Amherst Police Department.  Michael J. Barone was appointed after an extensive selection process which included a written examination and interviews with Chief Scott P. Livingstone and Town Manager John P. Musante.  Mr. Barone’s position is being funded by the Department of Justice Violence Against Women’s Grant.

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The Amherst Police Department is committed to the safety of our children.  Motor vehicle crashes pose a tremendous risk for children.  When properly installed, child safety seats reduce the risk of death in a motor vehicle crash by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers. Safety belts reduce the risk of death or serious injury in a motor vehicle crash by up to 50%.  This is where the Amherst

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Chief of Police Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce an event to assist our senior community with accessing their free credit report on-line. It is important that community members, including our senior community, review their credit report at least annually to assure that they have not been a victim of identity theft.  Many seniors neglect to obtain their credit report as they find

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Amherst Police Chief Scott P. Livingstone and Superintendent of Schools Maria Geryk would like to remind drivers of the importance of stopping for school buses with red flashing lights.  The Amherst Police Department participates annually in programs designed to promote pedestrian safety such as Operation Yellow Blitz, National Walk and Bike to School Day and Safe Routes to School.  The

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Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce the Amherst Police Department will be hosting a R.A.D.  self defense course for women.   The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women.  The RAD System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing

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