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Public Services
| RUOK Program |
| RUOK, which stands for "Are you OK," is
a telephone reassurance program run through the Shrewsbury Police
Department. After filling out a simple form at the dispatch office,
a phone call is made every day by a computer at a designated time.
If the caller does not respond, the police will investigate to make
sure that the person is OK. This can be a lifesaving program for someone
who does not have daily contact with others. Forms are available at
the police station. Seniors can also request an officer to deliver
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| E911 Disability Indicator |
E911
Disability Indicator Program Available for Disabled
Shrewsbury Residents.
Registration form available at the Senior Center, Police
Station, and online at:
Click
Here for E911 Registration Form
For more information contact:
Lt. Daniel Sklut
Shrewsbury Police Dept.
508-841-8433
dsklut@pd.ci.shrewsbury.ma.us
Shrewsbury Senior Center
508-841-8640
Commission on Disabilities
508-841-8448
This notice courtesy of the Shrewsbury Commission on
Disabilities, Shrewsbury Council on Aging and Shrewsbury
Police Department. |
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| Fingerprinting Services |
| Fingerprinting is taken for Shrewsbury residents only!
The service is free of charge and done on Wednesday at 8:15 am and
4:15 pm, and on Sunday at 4:15 pm. It can also be done by appointment.
All persons wishing to be fingerprinted must provide positive identification! |
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| Child Car Seat Safety |
| Know the Law - Child passenger restraints
GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS
Chapter 90: Section 7AA. Child passenger restraints; fine;
violation as evidence in civil action.
Section 7AA. No child under age five and no child weighing
forty pounds or less shall ride as a passenger in a motor vehicle
on any way unless such child is properly fastened and secured, according
to the manufacturer's instructions, by a child passenger restraint
as defined in section one.
No child who is five years of age or older, but not older than
twelve years of age, shall ride as a passenger in a motor vehicle
on any way unless such child is wearing a safety belt which is properly
adjusted and fastened according to the manufacturer's instructions.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to any such child
who is: (1) riding as a passenger in a school bus; (2) riding as
a passenger in a motor vehicle made before July first, nineteen
hundred and sixty-six, that is not equipped with safety belts; (3)
physically unable to use either a conventional child passenger restraint
or a child restraint specifically designed for children with special
needs; provided, however, that such condition is duly certified
in writing by a physician who shall state the nature of the disability
as well as the reasons such restraints are inappropriate; provided,
further, that no such certifying physician shall be subject to liability
in a civil action for the issuance of or for the failure to issue
such certificate. An operator of a motor vehicle who violates the
provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of not more
than twenty-five dollars; provided, however, that said twenty-five
dollar fine shall not apply to an operator of a motor vehicle licensed
as a taxi cab not equipped with a child passenger restraint device.
A violation of this section shall not be used as evidence of contributory
negligence in any civil action. A person who receives a citation
for a violation of any of the provisions of this section may contest
such citation pursuant to section three of chapter ninety C. A violation
of this section shall not be deemed to be a conviction of a moving
violation of the motor vehicle laws for the purpose of determining
surcharges on motor vehicle premiums pursuant to section one hundred
and thirteen B of chapter one hundred and seventy-five.
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| School Safety |
| Pedestrian - Targeting Grads K - 5, includes
safe routes to school, traffic hazards for pedestrians, crossing with
the lights and crossing guards.
Babysitting - 6th graders are taught general safety, household
and playground hazard awareness, stranger danger, dealing with harassing
calls, riding home with people you don't know well, people who may
be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, when to call the police
and what information to give them. Offered 2-3 times per year depending
upon demand.
Bike Safety - Grades K-5. How to choose a bike, bike helmets,
safe riding techniques, bike owner identification and security.
Halloween Safety - K-5. Choose a safe costume and mask,
safe trick or treating, the importance of parents inspecting candy,
group participation.
Stranger Danger - K-1. "No, Go, and Tell!" teaches
kids to say "no" to strangers and to go and tell an adult
that they trust. Inappropriate v. appropriate touching. Who are
the right people to go to.
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| Speaking Engagements |
Police officers are available for speaking engagements
by contacting Chief Hester during business hours at (508) 841-8577.
A DARE and community policing display is also available.
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| Baby Sitting Classes |
Offered through the Shrewsbury schools to sixth graders.
Students are instructed dealing with children and what to do in an
emergency. A good class for both girls and boys who will be doing
babysitting.
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| Domestic Violence Prevention |
| Working in conjunction with Advise, Shrewsbury Community
Services and the Worcester County District Attorneys Office, the Shrewsbury
Police Department will advise, council, and refer persons interested
in or suffering from domestic abuse. Nobody deserves to be abused.
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| R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) |
Offered periodically, women are instructed in how
to fight back against a would be rapist. This is a nationally recognized,
hands on class offered to women only.
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| House Checks / Business Checks |
The Police Department will check provide house checks
to any Shrewsbury resident or business while you are on vacation.
House check forms are available at the dispatch office.
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| Animal Control Services |
Leona M. Pease
Animal Control Officer |
Suspected rabid animals, stray dogs, dog licensing, leash law and
“pooper scooper” laws are enforced by the animal control
officer and members of the police department. Wild animals and feral
cats are refered to Critter Control of Worcester at (800) 564-9600,
(508) 757-4751, centralma@crittercontrol.com.
Officer Pease can be reached directly via email at lpease@pd.ci.shrewsbury.ma.us.
Brochures/Information
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| Parking Clerk |
| Ticket Appeals
A violator may:
- Pay by check or money order within 21 days either in person,
or by mail:
Parking Clerk
Shrewsbury Police Department
106 Maple Avenue,
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508)841-8429.
- Request a hearing or hearing by mail within 21 days of violation
upon written request of the registered owner.
Failure to pay fines within 21 days will result in a fine increase
and non-renewal of license and registration as prescribed by law.
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| Request for Action |
Police patrols
Traffic enforcement
Investigative Services
Report drug or suspicious activity
Special events
Police Station tours
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For more inquiries
or information contact us at 508-845-1212.
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