Page 77 - Middleborough 2024 Town Report

M I D D L E B O R O U G H
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ENHANCED 911
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
The total number of inbound E911 calls answered for
2024 were 8,260. This averages out to approximately 23
E911 calls per day. Text to E911, the Middleborough
Police Department answered 13 Emergency Text calls.
There were 3,748 calls transferred to other
departments. The Middleborough Fire Department
received 232 calls and Coastal ambulance service
received 2,802 calls.
In 2024, the Middleborough Police Department and
Middleborough Public Schools continued to lead the way
in school safety thanks to a strong working relationship.
Oficer Zachary Porter, Oficer Brian Wiksten and Oficer
Steve Valerio are assigned as the three School Resource
Oficers. Oficer Valerio oversees the complex of the
Henry B. Burkland (HBB) and the Mary K. Goode (MKG)
Elementary Schools. Oficer Zachary Porter oversees the
John T. Nichols (NMS) Middle School. Oficer Wiksten is
assigned to the Middleborough High School (MHS). All
three School Resource Oficers cover the Memorial Early
Childhood Center.
There were four access paths named in 2024,
Waterman Way, Tisbury Lane, Timber Drive and Canopy
Drive. Property numbering and other issues presented
by other departments were researched and resolved
including Wood Street, Precinct Street, Summer Street,
Plain Street, Winter Street, Spruce Street and Stefanie
Circle. Proof of address changes continue to be
provided when needed.
The database for court issued Restraining Orders
(209A) and Harassment Orders (258E) continues to be
updated daily. By keeping these files meticulously
maintained, oficers are able to quickly locate pertinent
information regarding the stipulations issued in these
orders. No Trespass orders and Firearms Licenses
continue to be maintained in the IMC (Tritech)
database.
Middleborough School Resource Oficers are members of
the following community groups: District Emergency
Response Team (D.E.R.T.), Middleborough Matters, and
the Sachem Supporters. They also assist fellow D.E.R.T.
members in training staf and students in Active Threat
Response protocols. The team is currently working on
finalizing an updated reunification plan in the event of a
school evacuation. The Oficers were also tasked with
creating and plotting areas for no-trespass signs on
school grounds during school activities.
The Middleborough Police in collaboration with the
schools was able to participate in a “High Five Friday”
event in April 2024 and October 2024. This event took
place across all five schools and had over 15 oficers,
firefighters and Coastal EMS personnel attend. This was a
great community building event that kids, educators and
first responders all enjoyed equally. The SRO’s also took
part in DARE camp this past July at Whitman-Hanson
Regional High School with some students from the
community. These students were entering 6th grade and
were mentored by Middleborough High School Juniors
and Seniors to show kids healthy alternatives to having
fun and staying drug and alcohol free.
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