News Notes: CPD to launch ‘positive ticket’ campaign

Police Chief Ken Berkowitz and Lt. Charles Rae have announced a new community outreach initiative that the CPD will be piloting this summer. In an effort to promote positive reinforcement, officers will be on the lookout for citizens doing good deeds and will be issuing a ‘positive ticket,’ along with a gift card to one of three participating establishments: Orange Leaf, Giovanni’s, or Domino’s. Funding for the gift cards was made possible by a donation from the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA).

Rae said the program targets local youth, but adults would not be exempt. The tickets will be issued randomly at the discretion of the officer. “The next time someone gets a ticket from a police officer, it may be a good thing!” said Rae. Examples of good deeds that might warrant a positive ticket include random acts of kindness, going out of one’s way to help someone, and talking and showing compassion to someone less fortunate.

Deputy Chief Rafferty receives Leadership Award

Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty recently received the Mass. Association of Women in Law Enforcement (MAWLE) Leadership Award. Rafferty was nominated by Police Chief Ken Berkowitz and accepted the award at a ceremony held last month at Stonehill College. The award recognizes a female law enforcement officer who distinguishes herself by superior accomplishments, or continuing, long-term involvement using leadership skills that make a significant contribution within the agency or law enforcement mission.

FF praised for off-duty response to injured child

Fire Chief Charles Doody and the Board of Selectmen issued a letter of commendation to firefighter-EMT David Smith for his off-duty actions on April 30 when he rendered medical aid to an injured 5-year-old T-ball player on the playing fields behind the Kennedy School. Smith, whose home is adjacent to the field, was alerted to the emergency by a neighbor. Smith stabilized the child’s injured arm until an ambulance arrived, but more importantly, said Doody, he helped put the patient and his parents at ease with his calm and reassuring demeanor. “Your compassion and willingness to help a child in distress is a quality that does not go unnoticed by our citizens and colleagues,” said the chief.

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