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Rumford PD News
By: School Resource Officer Douglas Maifeld
NOTE: The stories in this blog are published for historical value. The information may or may not be current today.
2002
Click it or Ticket!
By Sergeant Douglas Maifeld
The Rumford Police Department was out in force the week of Thanksgiving 2002 enforcing Maine's Seat Belt Law. Please don't let a crash make you a victim. Please Buckle Up, it could save your life. 23 people were caught not seat belted this Thanksgiving and it cost them only $62.50. They were lucky no accident was involved, because it could have been their life.
2005
Gallant retires, Carter promoted to Lieutenant
By Patrolman Douglas Maifeld
The Rumford Police Department would like to congratulate Wayne Gallant, who retired February 4th, 2005 after 25 plus years of service with the department, the last 17 as Lieutenant. We wish Wayne the best as he takes on a new job as Chief of Police with the Wilton, ME Police Department.
Congratulation to Stacy Carter for the Promotion to Lieutenant.
Noyes and Mills newest members of Rumford PD
By Patrolman Douglas Maifeld
On March 24th Matthew Noyes joined the Rumford Police Department after having worked for the Dixfield, ME Police Department. He joins, Kim Scott Mills, who joined the department on January 31st, 2005. Welcome to our two newest officers.
Maifeld named Elk's Club Citizen of the Year
By Patrolman Douglas Maifeld
On March 30th after the 18th D.A.R.E. Culmination, Ptl. Douglas Maifeld was honored by the Rumford Elks Club as its 2005 Citizen of the Year. This recognition after being named volunteer of the year (2004-05) by the Greater Rumford Community Center earlier in the month. Congratulations to Officer Maifeld.
Cayer and Garbarini promoted
By Patrolman Douglas Maifeld
On December 27th, 2005 Detective Sgt. George Cayer was promoted to Lieutenant and Sgt. Daniel Garbarini assumed the responsibilities of Detective Sergeant for the department. Congratulations to Lt. Cayer and Sergeant Garbarini. In addition, Mark Cayer rejoined the department after a year as a Private Investigator. Welcome Back!!
Mills graduates from police academy
By Patrolman Douglas Maifeld
On December 16th, 2005 Rumford Patrolman Kim Scott Mills graduated from the 9th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro after successfully completing 18 weeks of training. Congratulations "Scott" from all your fellow officers.
Bourassa retires, Carter named new Chief
By Patrolman Douglas Maifeld
On December 1st, 2005 Rumford Town Manager Stephen Eldridge announced upon the retirement of Chief Timothy Bourassa on December 23rd, 2005, Lt. Stacy Carter will become the next Police Chief of the Rumford Police Department. On December 23rd, 2005 Lt. Stacy Carter took over command as Chief of Police for the department. Congratulations Chief Carter.
2006
Winson graduates from police academy
By Officer Douglas Maifeld
On December 15th, 2006 Rumford Patrolman Lawrence Winson graduated from the 11th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro.
Congratulations "Lawrence" from all your fellow officers.
Casey appointed as domestic violence investigator
By Officer Douglas Maifeld
On December 11th, 2006, Chief Stacy Carter appointed Ptl. Paul Casey as the Domestic Violence Investigator in charge of Domestic Violence Cases in the Towns of Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield.
Confidential tips added to website
By Officer Douglas Maifeld
On October 17th, 2006, the Rumford Police Department's web site added a CONFIDENTIAL TIP FORM.
Mark Cayer promoted to Lieutenant
By Officer Douglas Maifeld
On August 17th, 2006, Mark Cayer was promoted from Patrol Officer to the rank of Lieutenant. Congratulations to Mark.
Winson heads to police academy
By Officer Douglas Maifeld
On August 14th, 2006, Lawrence Winson left to attend the 18 week 11th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro.
Maifeld, Mills, Noyes participate in Special Olympics Torch Run
By Ptl. Douglas Maifeld
On June 8th, 2006, Officers from the Rumford Police Department participated in the 2006 Maine Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Ptl. Douglas Maifeld (19th year), Ptl. Matthew Noyes (2nd year) and Ptl. Kim Scott Mills (1st year) were runners in the event.
In the photo above several Special Olympians helped start the run from Rumford to Orono.
New cop cards hit the streets
By Ptl. Douglas Maifeld
On May 22nd, 2006, (5)-Five new "Cop Cards" hit the streets. The new cards are for officers who didn't have cards. Those officers are Ptl. Cayer, Ptl. Mills, Ptl. Noyes, Ptl. Winson and a card for Reserve Officers Beale and Clukey.
Lawrence hired full-time
By Ptl. Douglas Maifeld
On March 31st, 2006, Chief Stacy Carter announced that Lawrence Winson had been hired as a full-time officer. He is scheduled to attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in the fall.
Bean and Bernard promoted to Sergeant
By Ptl. Douglas Maifeld
On March 12th, 2006, F. David Bean and James Bernard were both promoted from Patrol Officers to the rank of Sergeant.
Congratulations to both.
2007
Cop Cards
By Sergeant Douglas Maifeld
7-Seven Cop Cards produced by Kolor Klub Marketing out of Vancouver, B.C. CANADA, hit the street October 1st 2003. These cards finally went to the printer after numerous delays. The cards are for the D.A.R.E. Officers and newer members to the department without cards.
2013
Cop Cards
By Sergeant Douglas Maifeld
7-Seven Cop Cards produced by Kolor Klub Marketing out of Vancouver, B.C. CANADA, hit the street October 1st 2003. These cards finally went to the printer after numerous delays. The cards are for the D.A.R.E. Officers and newer members to the department without cards.
2014
Reorganization
By Sergeant Douglas Maifeld
On October 24th, 2004, our department went through a reorganization. As a result our department no longer has police officers dispatching. Our department was one of the last if not the last department in the State of Maine to have police officers as dispatchers.
In an agreement reached with the Police Department Union, one Sergeant position was eliminated leaving one Sergeant to assist with investigations and the remaining two Sergeants being road supervisors. This restructure better serves the citizens of the Town of Rumford.
For seven days a week from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. citizens of the Rumford area can continue to call the regular numbers and will be answered by a highly trained Rumford area Civilian Dispatcher.
From 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. the municipal doors will now be locked.
If you wish to speak to an officer you need to either call 9 - 1 - 1 if it is an Emergency, or call the regular number 364-4551, which will be forwarded to the Oxford County Regional Communication Center or dial 1-800-733-1421. Upon hearing a recording of options, Press 1 this will immediately forward you to a Dispatcher.
All three ways will be manned by civilian dispatchers who are highly trained to serve and assist you. If you have a complaint or wish to speak with an officer please use one of these three means.