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  SAUGUS POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL  
     
  Chief of Police - Chief james Mackay
Assistant Chief of Police / Executive officer - Lt. Michael Annese
Administrative Assistants - Michelle Blaney Donna & Donna Gould
Records Office - Sandy St. Clair, Nancy Sayles, Rosemary Beckford
Juvenile Officer - Detective George Naviskas
Training Officer - Lt. Ronald Witten
Mechanic - Officer Kevin Nichols
Firearms Licensing Control Officer - Lt. Tom Coogan
Crime Analysis - Detective Frank Gill
Court Prosecutor - Sgt. Alan Erickson
Officer-In-Charge - Lt. Dominic Dimella
Detectives - Dana Bates and Al Harris
 
 
 

Chief of Police - Chief James Mackay

Lt. James Mackay, a 31 year veteran of the Saugus Police Department, is the Chief of Police.

 
Assistant Chief of Police - Lt. Michael Annese
Lt. Mike Annese
 
Administrative Assistants - Michelle Blaney & Donna Gould

Michelle Blaney

The Administrative Assistants are the liaison between the Police Chief, his staff, town administration, and the public. Telephone calls,visits, and appointments must be screened and prioritized. Police logs and department attendance are reviewed daily and appropriate reports are sub mitted to the Chief. Michelle and Donna compile the weekly payroll, which includes regular wages, court time, overtime, and detail pay. They work very closely with the Treasurer's Office of the Town Hall in regards to the billing of the private companies that hire the detail officers. They also network with the Town Hall, the Detail Officer, and the Collector of Details.

Donna Gould

They are responsible for scheduling all appointments, conferences, and making any travel arrange ments for personnel. They coordinate the Chiefs Staff meetings, and meetings with the Superior Officers and other personnel. They review and pre pare for approval any applications for per mits, raffles, bazaars, and peddler's licenses. They also handle char acter references as requested from the Chief.

They are responsible for the security, upkeep, and confidentiality of per sonnelfiles. Michelle and Donna maintain the gen eral filing system. They prepare and submit Monthly and Quarterly Reports for the Town Manager. They assist the Chief with the preparation of the pre liminary budget, along with explanations for each line item, and the final budget. It is there job to monitor the budget throughout the fiscal year.

Michelle and Donna also prepare any neces sary budget reports for the Town Manager, the Pi
 
Records Office - Sandy St. Clair, Nancy Sayles, Rosemary Beckford
Sandy St. Clair

Sandy St.Clair, the Supervisor of the Records Office, along with Nancy Sayles and Rosemary Beckford, assist the public, police officers, and other agencies with any requests for motor vehicle accident reports, incident reports and/or arrest reports. The Records Office is responsible for printing and scrutinizing the dailylogs for dissemination to the media.

The Records Office also maintains the case load of reports by following any court or civil action pertaining to the case. They process mail requests from insurance companies, attorneys, and other agencies requiring records from the Police Department. The Records Office also mails court summonses to defendants and witnesses and enters this info into the Departments' computer system. Our clerks also oversee our alarm billing system.

 
Nancy Sayles Rosemary Beckford  
     
Very often, the clerks are involved in working on special projects as needed.
 
Juvenile Officer - Detective George Naviskas

Detective George Naviskas is the Juvenile Officer for the Saugus Police Department. He is the department's liaison with the school department. Detective Naviskas visits all Saugus schools on a regular basis to discuss any problems with school administration . He attends weekly meetings at the Saugus High School and attends the monthly meeting of the Community Collaborative Initiative, a meeting with focus on school based issues. Participants at this meeting include members of the District Attorney's Office, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Youth Services, Victim Witness Advocates, and Principals from the schools. He also attends monthly meetings at the Northeast Regional Vocational High School where many Saugus youths go to school.

The Juvenile Officer attends alljuvenile hearings at Lynn District Court and prosecutes alljuvenile cases. Det. Naviskas also participates in the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Program, a court based program dealing with the prosecution of juvenile offenders. You can also find him at various seminars regarding juvenile violence in schools. He is also involved in mediation meetings held at the Belmonte Middle School, meetings which try to resolve smaller issues before they become larger ones. Detective Naviskas spent much time helping to coordinate the Critical Response Initiative, which deals with emergency personnel response in the event of a school based emergency.

In addition to his duties as Juvenile Officer, Detective Naviskas also participates in the Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program, the Gun Lock Distribution Program, and the Saugus Police Gun Buyback Program.

Gun Buy back Program: The Brian Crowell Annual Gun Buyback Program, named after the Saugus youth who died as the result of a accidental gunshot, was instituted with the help of local businesses and merchants. Any person who turns in a weapon receives a voucher for $50.00 that may be redeemed at the Saugus Credit Union.This program takes place every November and December. This vital program has taken close to 100 weapons off the streets of Saugus in the last year alone.

 
Training Officer - Lt. Ronald Witten has been on the Saugus Police Force for 25 years. He is the Officer in charge of training and is also the Patrol Supervisor for the night shift. As the Officer in charge of training, it is his responsibility to see that all officers receive proper training, both mandated and selective. Training is a two-pronged tool for the Department.
It assures that the public is served in the best way possible, and it also promotes officer safety.

In addition to being in charge of training, Sgt. Witten is a training officer. He is certified to train the Officers in firearms, defensive tactics, O.C. pepper spray, and entry team tactics for patrol officers. He is also in charge of testing, and the selection of firearms, range equipment, safety holsters and other related items. The Saugus Police Department is on the cutting edge in providing the latest in weapons, weapons training, and safety equipment.

Every officer is required to be recertified in C.P.R. every two years, First Aid every three years, and certified in the use of cardiac defibrillators. The Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council recommends that officers qualify on the range three times a year. All officers attend the Reading Police Academy every year for a 32-hour in service training. Officers receive training in officer survival, legal updates, and other such topics as computer training, domestic violence, infectious disease, and other topics of law enforcement. Officers are now instructed in terrorism recognition and how to combat terrorism.

Newly hired officers are required to attend a recruit academy for 21 weeks. Upon successful completion of the academy, the new officers are assigned to field training officers and work different shifts for six to eight weeks. Daily and weekly reports of their progress are turned in by the field training officers.

The Saugus Police Department has a number of officers certified as instructors. We have officers capable of instructing firearms classes, pistols, shotguns, and defensive tactics. Some officers have received limited training in child abduction, internet crimes directed at youth, hostage negotiations, and entry team training, similar to S.W.A.T. This training is for the purpose of responding to takeovers in schools or businesses. The actions of the first officers responding to these types of incidents can determine the outcome in these situations. Our officers have a wide training plateau, from crime scene searches to internet crime. However, some of this training can become very costly, because a lot of this training is offered by private companies. Limited manpower and budgets make taking advantage of these opportunities very difficult. In some instances officers are required to travel out of state for training.

 
 
Mechanic - Officer Kevin Nichols

The Saugus Police Department has an officer who is an experienced mechanic. However, the duties of this position extend far beyond just automobiles. Officer Nichols can also be seen working on motorcycles and most recently, a boat that the Department was able to procure. His duties include, but are not limited to, mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, and fixing other machinery operated by the Department.

He is responsible for all police vehicles, from light bulbs to major repairs to auto body work. Some of these vehicles run 24 hours a day, so it can be expected that constant upkeep of these vehicles is required.

In addition to mechanical repairs, Officer Nichols is in charge of the radio communications equipment used by the Police Department. As with the vehicles, he is responsible for the repair, upkeep and replace ment of the communications equipment.

Officer Nichols is also the Police Department's Breathalyzer Instructor. His duties include the maintenance of the breathalyzer machine, as well as maintaining the records of all breath tests administered by the department. His job also carries the responsibility of certifying Saugus Police Officers as breathalyzer operators.

Officer Nichols also assures that all of our communication licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission remain intact and up to date.


 
Firearms Licensing Control Officer - Lt. Thomas Coogan

As the Firearms Licensing Control Officer, Lt. Thomas Coogan is responsible for the intake and processing of all applications to carry any type of firearms. The process of issuing permits begins with an application submittal. This includes meeting with the individual and taking his or her fingerprints. Next, a thorough records check is done using the most advanced computer database at our disposal. Once confirmation is received from the State Police to issue or deny an application, the applicant either receives the license or a letter of denial is sent to him. Many times, an applicant who is denied a permit will file an appeal in the District Court where the appeal is heard before a judge.

As the Licensing Control Officer, Lt. Coogan is also responsible for revoking permits due to restraining orders, or, when it is determined that an individual is no longer considered an appropriate person to hold a firearms license. Lt. Coogan also issues "Hackney" licenses. This license is necessary to be able to work as a cab driver.


 
Crime Analysis - Detective Frank Gill

Detective Frank Gill is our networking person. He is responsible for all of our crime data. It is his duty to furnish our crime statistics to the Federal Bureau of Investigation as well as the Crime Reporting Unit of the Massachusetts State Police. He also furnishes the necessary information for the Annual Report, Selectmen's Meeting and various other Town boards.

Detective Gill is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and upgrading of our computer system hardware and software. It is his duty to provide training for all of the members of the Police Department in the newest versions of software.

The Saugus Police Department is linked to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). We are also linked to the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Information System which is under the control of the Criminal His tory Systems Board. This Board has divided Massachusetts into seven regions. Detective Gill has been the Departments Representative to this Board for 20 years. He has also served as Chairman or Vice Chairman of this Region for the last 15 years. He serves on a committee that acts in an advisory capacity to the Criminal History Systems Board. He registers the offenders, photographs and fingerprints them, and makes public notification when mandated by statute.

He is also helping to run the Fire Department side of the building as their software is linked to the Police Department, and they share several common databases.


 
Court Prosecutor - Sgt. Alan Erickson

Sgt. Alan Erickson is the Court Prosecutor for the Saugus Police Department. He has many duties and responsibilities and supervises many functions. On a daily basis, he reviews, corrects, and submits criminal complaints that will result in court action. These are with attorneys, initiated through probation officers, officers' investigaand court persontions which include arrests, criminal sum An average of menses, warrants, 1300 cases are or misdemeanor hearings. The facts of each individual case determines what action cases a year a will transpire. settled at the

Once the cases are processed at Lynn District Court, Sgt. Erickson manages them at the arraignment and often the pretrial session. The seriousness of the crime and the defendant's history will dictate how the case is handled. It is the prosecutor's job to argue bail, plea bargain, and make probation recommendations.

Sgt. Erickson conferences cases with attorneys, An average of menses, warrants, 1300 cases are cleared and closed each year as a result of court action. Nearly 300 cases a year are clerk magistrate hearings. With assistance from the District Attor ney's Office, Sgt.Erickson also answers various motions filed by defense attorneys.

Sgt. Erickson is also responsible for notifying officers of upcoming court cases. When neces sary, he will arrange for continuances. Once the cases are adjudicated, a list of evidence is submitted to the evidence officer for proper disposal.

Sgt. Erickson has maintained a close relationship with the District Attorney's Office, the Clerk Magistrates, the Judges, and the Probation Department.


 
Officer-In-Charge - Lt. Dominic Dimella

Lt. Dominic Dimella is the Officer-In-Charge of the Detective Unit. He has been a member of the Saugus Police Department since 1990. He is the commanding officer of the Drug Enforcement Unit and the Bureau of Criminal Investigations. His duties include managing personnel, approving reports, and supervising all the major crime investigations within the depart ment. He also conducts investigations and works on the street occasionally with the drug unit.

The detectives do investigations of bank robberies, rapes, breaking and entering, credit card fraud, assault and battery, and other crimes. Lt. Dimella reports that they have a high case load but they do a very professional job.

He is also in charge of the Field Training Officer Program for the Saugus Police Department. He is responsible for additional training that the new Police officers receive once they graduate from the Police Academy.

The new Officer is assigned to a Field Training Officer for six weeks. During this time, the new officer will learn Department Policy plus on the job training. The Field Training Officer will then grade the new Officer on their performance.

Lt. Dimella also is a Department Trainer for Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Tactical Baton, Use of Force, and O.C. Spray. This training is very im portant for Officers be cause it could possi bly save their lives in the event


 
Detectives Dana Bates and Al Harris

The Saugus Police Department currently has four full time detectives in the Bureau of Criminal Investigations. Our detectives investigate and prosecute felonies, thefts, frauds, burglaries, check cases, and any other criminal activities that re quire longer periods of time to investigate than is available to the patrol force.

 
Detective Dana Bates Detective Al Harris  
     
The detectives are highly trained in latent fingerprint development and crime scene searches. Through various seminars and associations, our detec tives share and receive information with many other Law Enforcement Agencies.
     
     
The Public Safety Building is equipped with its own lab where fingerprints are processed. The Department, through a grant, has received computer equipment which allows us to scan fingerprints, which are in turn, forwarded to the Massachusetts AFIS Fingerprint System and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Notification of matches are received within five minutes.

 
 
     
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