June 2009

On June 21st, Rumford PD's Honor Guard of Cpl. Matthew Noyes,
Sgt. James Bernard, Ptl. K. Scott Mills and Ptl. Lawrence Winson
had the honor of presenting the colors representing the State of Maine
at Maine Day for the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts.
Photos Coming Soon

The following is the article off the news wire:
BOSTON, Mass. -- Fenway Park was hopping with Mainers this weekend.
The Boston Red Sox celebrated Maine Day during Sunday's game against
the Atlanta Braves. Hundreds of Mainers were on hand for the game, and
University of Maine football coach Jack Cosgrove threw out the ceremonial
first pitch.The Portland-based barbershop quartet known as The Grateful Dads
sang the national anthem, and the Rumford police honor guard flew their colors
on the field in pre-game ceremonies.Gov. John Baldacci was there,
along with an honorary bat boy and girl from Maine.

From June 12th to June 19th, Cpl. Douglas Maifeld was a Camp Leader
for a D.A.R.E. camp called Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. in Casco, Maine.

On June 4th, nearly the entire department participated by running
with the torch in support of Special Olympics Maine.
Photo Coming Soon

May 2009

On May 22nd, Michael Belanger completed the 18-week 16th
Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justce Academy
in Vassalboro. Congratulations and look for Officer Belanger on the road.

On May 18th, the Rumford Police Department began a
2-Week Safety Belt Enforcement and Education Program titled
"Buckle Up, No Exucses". This is a grant received from the NHTSA
to educate motorist to be safe by buckling up. National Public
Service Ads say, "Click it or Ticket!" It is a $70 fine for a
first offense $160 fine for a second offense and $310 fine
for a third and subsequent offenses.
Please buckle up because the life saved could be yours.

On May 15th, the Rumford Police Department began our
yearly OUI Enforcement Program. This grant funded program will include
Saturation patrols, some roadblocks and continue through Labor Day
Weekend. Remember Maine has a strict drunk driving law. Don't risk
your life or the life of another by getting behind the wheel after
drinking intoxicating beverages.

April 2009

On April 11th, Corporal Douglas Maifeld and Officer Eric N. Richard
did a Child ID with the use of the new IRIS scan at the Rumford Eagle's Club
for their Kids Fest "Child Advocacy". The event was a complete success
with 43 new enrollments. This was the third event that the Rumford Police
Department has used the new IRIS Scan. The first was last fall with approximately
40 enrollments and recently we tried it at our local Head Start program
but wasn't as successful due to their young ages. The equipment is intended for use
on children age 5 and up with the purpose of locating missing children and adults.
Of note, we were successful on four children under 5 at the Rumford Eagle's Club.
The IRIS Scan is a new procedure that takes an image of a childs eye and it gets saved
in to a national database. No two eyes are like just like your fingerprints.
The only difference is your eyes have more identifying marks then your fingerprints
and are easier to access than your fingerprints. For more information about this
technology please visit the follwoing two links:
BI2 Technologies. and The Child Project.

On April 2nd, Corporal Douglas Maifeld and Sergeant Tracey Higley
held the Rumford Police Department's D.A.R.E. program culmination
celebrating our 21st year educating the youth about the dangers of drugs
and violence in the River Valley area. Congratulations to this years graduates.
We appreciate Doug Rafferty of WGME 13 for coming to Rumford and being our Guest Speaker.
If you missed our celebration look for it on our local access channel.

March 2009

On March 29th, Chief Stacy Carter announced that
Ian Theriault has been hired as a full-time
Utility officer. He is scheduled to attend the
Maine Criminal Justice Academy in 2010.

On March 10th, Jennifer Cramer left the department. We are sadden to see Officer Cramer leave, but wish her well in Washington State.

On March 10th, Chief Stacy Carter announced that
Donald Miller has been hired as a full-time officer.
He is scheduled to attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
in August 2009 or January 2010.

February 2009

On February 19th, Chief Stacy Carter was named Public
Safety Director on an Interim basis. He will oversee the Police
and Fire Department. Lt. Daniel Garbarini was promoted
to the rank of Captain.

January 2009

On January 20th, Michael Belanger left to attend the 18 week
16th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the
Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro.

On January 3rd, Eric Lippincott left the department to join the Scarborough, ME Police Department. We are sadden to see Officer Lippincott leave, but wish him well at his new job.

December 2008

The Community Police Log returned Monday December 22nd, 2008.

On December 19th, Jennifer Cramer completed the 18-week 15th
Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justce Academy
in Vassalboro. Congratulations and look for Officer Cramer on the road.

The Rumford Police Department received a community grant from the
area Wal*Mart which enabled us to purchase (4)-Four new digital
cameras for the Criminal Investitgative and Patrol Division.

November 2008

The Rumford Police Department received a Federal grant to join the
Oxford County Sheriff's Department in protecting and patrolling the
border area of Oxford County as it pertains to Canada.

October 2008

In mid October after (11)-Eleven positive and successful editions, the
Crime Police Log was put on a hiatus pending a re-examination of its content.

September 2008

On September 26th, Chief Stacy Carter announced that
Tracey Higley had been promoted from the rank of Patrolman.
to Sergeant. Chief Stacy Carter also announced that Patrolman
Douglas Maifeld and Matthew Noyes had been promoted to Corporal.
Congratulations to all three officers.

On September 4th, Chief Stacy Carter recognized the department's
three School Crossing Guards for their years' of service to the community.
Al Hannington, 5 years (2003-2007) at the intersection of Franklin
and Maine Avenue (St. Athanasius / St. John School)
Michelle Billings, 18 years (1990-2007) on Lincoln Avenue near
(Rumford Elementary School)
Yvette Gallant, 29 years (1980-Present) and counting at Lincoln Avenue
and Hancock Street one of the busiest intersections in town.

August 2008

On August 18th, Jennifer Cramer left to attend the 18 week
15th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the
Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro.

On August 11th, Rumford PD introduced a new weekly
Community Police Log.
Click on the link on the left column or on the hyperlink on the sentence above.

July 2008

On July 14th, Chief Stacy Carter announced that
Michael Belanger had been hired as a full-time officer.
He is scheduled to attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
in January 2009.

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