The Police Station Building Committee will be holding an informational meeting for neighborhood residents Thursday June 26, 2008 at 7PM at the Town Council Chambers, 149 Main Street. Representatives from the construction company, the architectural firm, the police department and the Town will be there to discuss the construction process of the new police station. All are welcome to attend.

There have been many recent thefts of GPS units from vehicles in Watertown and across the nation. Every time you leave your vehicle remove the GPS unit and the associated wiring. Take it with you or store it completely out of sight. Then make sure to wipe the marks from the suction cup rings off your windshield every time you remove it. Keep some pre-moistened glass wipes in your vehicle so you can do this every time you remove the unit. Thiefs are looking for an easy target, leaving your GPS unit visible is an open invitation to a thief. Leaving the suction cup rings on the windshield is also an open invitation that there may be a GPS unit inside the vehicle. By eliminating any trace of your GPS unit you are making your vehicle less of a target for these thieves. Finally, don’t leave your vehicle unlocked and store all valuables out of sight.

The Boston Red Sox 2007 World Series Trophy will be visiting the Watertown Police Department on Thursday June 26, 2008 at 11am until 2pm. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The police department will be providing popcorn (donated by AA Rental) and facepainting. J.G. Willis Tent has donated a tent for the event. Rain or shine…don’t miss out!

On Friday June 13, 2008 the Watertown Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police Troop “H”. The Middlesex Sheriff’s Department provided prisoner transportation from the checkpoint. The checkpoint operated from 11PM to 3AM. A total of 372 vehicles went through the checkpoint, 24 of those were flagged for further investigation. Of those 24, ten were arrested for Operating Under the Influence (OUI) and one was summoned for OUI. View a video of the checkpoint here.

The Town Council has approved $14.2 million for the construction of the new Watertown Police Facility.

Chief Edward P. Deveau is pleased to announce the following promotions: Sergeant William Logue to Lieutenant and Officer John MacLellan to Sergeant. (read more and see the video) The swearing in ceremony took place on Thursday June 5, 2008 at 4PM at Town Hall in the Town Council Chambers (picture).

Lieutenant Logue and Sergeant MacLellan will be assigned to the patrol division, night shift. Sergeant Daniel Unsworth will be transferred from the patrol division day shift to the detective division to fill the position resulting from Lieutenant Logue’s promotion. Sergeant Thomas Grady will be transferred from the patrol division night shift to the patrol division day shift to fill Sergeant Unsworth’s position.

On July 10, 2008 the laws pertaining to the use of passenger restraining devices for children in motor vehicles will change. Read more

The Watertown Police received a limited supply of bicycle and skateboard safety helmets under a grant awarded by the Executive Office of Safety and Security. Availibility and sizes are limited and all town residents qualify to receive a free helmet. Sizes range from toddler small to adult meduim and large.

If you or a member of your family would benefit from a new Safety Helmet, please stop at the Police station Monday thru Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Ask to speak with Sgt. Deignan or Off. Charles Samios.

The Watertown Police Department Honor Guard along with Chief Deveau lead the annual Memorial Day Parade into Watertown Square.

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