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NEWS from DAS

FLEET SUPPLY

The Fleet Section welcomes Mechanic The Supply Section anticipates moving
Andrew Brown to Troop C … Fleet is in the process to newly renovated warehouse space at the
of issuing 339 new vehicles as part of a FY17 bond Department of Corrections facility in Milford
purchase. The new marked Ford Interceptor utility this summer. Supply is working closely with
MassCor and other partners to build shelving and
rehabilitate the space to best serve the needs of
the Department. The new building will provide
high quality, climate-controlled storage, enabling
the section to more efficiently procure and
distribute uniforms, gear and office supplies. Stay
tuned for news of the move … In collaboration
with the Division of Standards and Training and
the Armorer’s Section, Supply now coordinates
the purchase and distribution of body armor.
Body armor is certified for five years, with member
expiration dates tracked by the Department.
Affected members were identified, contacted and
fitted in April, with delivery of the new body armor
expected in early June. Members will be notified
for pick-up as the body armor is delivered. For
FY18, a larger group in need of new body armor
has been identified and will be notified for fitting
sessions occurring throughout the year.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications welcomes Dispatchers
cruisers feature a half cage, improving operator Christopher Hurst, Joseph Levesque Jr., and
safety. Additionally, low-profile Ford Interceptor Shealynn Williams to Troop A, Dana Doxey and
utility cruisers have been re-introduced enhancing Jason Hanbury to Troop C, Patrick McPherson
patrol capabilities. Also included in the purchase and Lauren Ortins to Troop F, and Christine Gangi
are 162 unmarked cruisers. Fleet matched unit and Leah Pappalardo to
requirements to vehicle General Headquarters …
capabilities to provide Recently, Radio Section
the best vehicles for the staff responded to the gas
job … The Department’s pipeline protest actions in
human members are not Sandisfield, a community
the only ones getting policed by Troop B. Due to
new wheels: an aging the remote location, radio
horse trailer has been coverage is nonexistent
replaced, enabling the in that area. Temporary
Mounted Unit to provide systems, cache radios
secure transport of our and fixed interoperability
equine partners.
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