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Health Advisory for Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Updated 3/22/21

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For updates directly from the MA Department of Public Health please visit – https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19 The Public Health Nurse is continuing to monitor the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) within the community, if you have a question concerning this matter please reach … body {font-size: 15px; }

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Online Incident Reporting Now Available

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As part of our evolving response to the COVID-19 crisis we, at the Billerica Police Department, have been planning diligently to provide services to our community residents. Part of this planning includes keeping our workforce safe and healthy. We have made many wholesale changes to our operating procedures. Respecting social distancing while still providing personalized policing and protection to the community is our goal. To this end, we are offering the below described online reporting system as one of those changes. We hope that residents will find the system useful and will assist us all in respecting the unprecedented measures taken to protect the public health.

Please rest assured that public safety agencies here in Billerica will continue to respond to all resident emergencies as quickly, diligently and thoughtfully as we have in the past and we appreciate your cooperation and support during this crisis. – Chief Dan Rosa

The Billerica Police Department has long considered online reporting for citizens to report minor incidents without having to visit the Police Station or request an Officer to their residence or place of business. In the last few days we built a reporting form into our website which is now available for use. We pride ourselves in personal service but we also recognize that there is a need for additional reporting methods, especially during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and related state of emergency. The Police Department continues to answer calls and respond like we always do. We are now adding another option for residents to report incidents.

Online reporting can be convenient for residents but the public should not report emergencies through the Online Incident Reporting System. If a crime is in progress or if someone is hurt, threatened, or in danger, the public should call 911 immediately. The following types of incidents may be reported online:

  • Animal Incidents (Non-emergency)
  • Hit & Run Property Damage (No personal injury)
  • Identity Theft
  • Lost Property
  • Suspicious Activity
  • Theft (Less that $1200 value)
  • Vandalism (Less than $1200 in damage)

To file an incident report online, visit https://police.billericaps.com/index.php/online-incident-report/ and follow the instructions given. Links are also available from the “Contact Us” menu and from the “Quick Links” section on the right side of our website.

While we are excited to offer this reporting opportunity we also recognize that residents failing to follow instructions can affect it’s long term availability. We will be closely monitoring the online reporting to see what works and what doesn’t and make changes accordingly.

 

Identifying Census Workers

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How can residents identify Census Bureau workers?

The census taker or field representative will present an ID badge that includes:

  • their name,
  • their photograph,
  • a Department of Commerce watermark, and
  • an expiration date.

They will have an official bag and Census Bureau-issued electronic device, such as a laptop or smartphone, bearing the Census Bureau logo.Census takers and field representatives will conduct their work between the hours of 9am and 9pm, local time.

We are encouraging all residents, when in doubt, please call the New York Regional Office for verification at 1-800-991-2520. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time.

Please see attached image for examples of census credentials.

Census Workers WILL NEVER ASK for the following information:

  • to enter a home,
  • Social Security numbers or immigration status,
  • Income, bank account numbers, or any financial information,
  • PINs or passwords,
  • a donation or money.

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National Night Out – August 6th

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The Billerica Police Department welcomes the Community to come and celebrate our National Night Out event on August 6, 2019 from 5pm – 9pm on the grounds of the Billerica Town Hall.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live.

We have partnered with the Billerica recreation department who has sponsored the Squeezebox Stompers as part of the Concerts on The Common series. Bay State Pallet Company has sponsored this year’s entertainer. Bryson Lang. He is a quick-witted comedian with mind-blowing juggling skills.

We are proud to announce the following agencies will be participating:
Billerica Police, Paramedics, Fire, Public Works, and Animal Control units will have vehicles on display. K-9 units from Billerica, Chelmsford, and Burlington will be conducting demonstrations.

Middlesex County House of Correction will be displaying their SWAT armored vehicle. Massachusetts State Police Air Wing will be conducting a flyover (weather permitting). Massachusetts National Guard 972 MP unit will have military vehicles on display. Billerica Police Honor Guards “GRILL TEAM” will have Burgers and Hot Dogs for sale to help purchase new uniforms and equipment for the Honor Guard Members. Billerica Council on aging will be providing FREE SNACKS.

If you have any questions please contact Lt. Commander Troy Opland 978-215-9638 or Lt. Greg Katz 978-215-9636.