To the residents of Bridgewater, Board of Selectman and other interested parties, I submit the following police department’s report for 2008.

This is my fifth year submitting this report and there have been changes within the Public Safety that have impacted the police department. Due to the declining economy, the police department’s budget was condensed which resulted in losing one of the part-time officers.

Hoby Harmon, of this community, also resigned from his position as the shared employee between the police, fire and EMS department. There were a lot of sacrifices that Hoby made to become certified as a full time police officer, Emergency Medical Technician, and as a Level One Fire Fighter. I wish him the best of luck with his new position as the Director of Safety Services at Speare Memorial Hospital.

In June, I was able to hire George Hill to cover shifts while I was on vacation. George is a good asset and most of you remember him as the Chief of Police several years ago.

There is always the potential of more property crimes being committed which may be related to a declining economy. I am asking you to look out for each other. If you see anything that appears to be suspicious at your neighbor’s residence, please do not hesitate to contact the Bridgewater Police Dispatch at 536-1626, so that an officer is dispatched to check your neighbor’s property.

The Bridgewater Police Department strives to serve this community with the specialized services with respect to the Public Safety Concept, and to provide the town of Bridgewater with a professional and expedient service. It has been a pleasure serving the residents of Bridgewater for the past four and a half years. I look forward to continue serving your community. Please feel free to stop by my office with any questions, concerns or just to say “hi”. Thank you for supporting your police department.

*A division of Bridgewater Public Safety