FAQ’S
Q1. I’M GOING ON VACATION; CAN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT INCREASE PATROLLING IN THE VICINITY OF MY HOME?
ABSOLUTELY. THIS NO COST SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING BPD DISPATCH AT (508) 869-2113 WITH THE ADDRESS, DATES, AND TIMES OF YOUR ABSENCE; WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST.
Q2. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY FAMILY FINGERPRINTED; CAN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ASSIST ME?
ABSOLUTELY. THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED AT NO COST TO RESIDENTS 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK AND CAN BE SCHEDULED BY CALLING BPD DISPATCH AT (508) 869-2113. THE PER-PERSON NON-RESIDENT FEE FOR THIS SERVICE IS $25.00, PAYABLE BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO THE BOYLSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR A MAXIMUM OF 2 PRINT CARDS.
Q3. I WOULD LIKE TO ACQUAINT MY CHILD OR CIVIC GROUP WITH OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT. CAN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ASSIST ME?
ABSOLUTELY. RESIDENTS CAN ORCHESTRATE NO COST TOURS OF THE STATION/CRUISERS AND VISITS WITH POLICE OFFICERS BY CONTACTING THE CHIEF’S EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AT (508) 869-2113. WHILE THESE EVENTS ARE NORMALLY HELD MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FROM 7AM TO 3PM, SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE FOR THOSE NEEDING TO MEET ON WEEKENDS OR AFTER THE ABOVE TIMES.
Q4. I SEE DOGS RUNNING FREE THROUGHOUT THE TOWN. DOES THE TOWN HAVE A, “LEASH LAW?”
THE TOWN DOES NOT HAVE A LEASH LAW. HOWEVER, IF YOU OBSERVE AN INJURED DOG, ONE THAT APPEARS TO BE A DANGER TO TRAFFIC OR RESIDENTS, OR, IF YOU NEED TO LODGE A COMPLAINT ABOUT A DOG IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT BPD DISPATCH AT (508) 869-2113 AND WE WILL APPRISE THE TOWN’S ON-CALL DOG OFFICER OF THE SITUATION.
Q5. DOES THE TOWN HAVE AN ANIMAL CONTROL PERSON WHO CAN ASSIST ME WITH BATS, MICE, RATS, BIRDS, SKUNKS, SNAKES, POSSUMS, STRAY CATS, AND THE LIKE?
NO. WHILE AN OFFICER WILL MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION/PROBLEM, WITH THE POLICE EXTREMELY LIMITED IN WHAT THEY CAN DO IN THIS ARENA, COMMERCIAL VENDORS SUCH AS THOSE FOUND IN THE PHONE BOOK ARE BEST SUITED TO TACKLE THESE ISSUES.
Q6. I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HUNTING AND FISHING LAWS OR, I HAVE QUESTIONS/CONCERNS/ISSUES WITH OR ABOUT DEER, BEAR, COYOTES, GEESE, BOBCATS, TURKEYS, OR FOXES. WHO DO I CALL?
CONTACT MASS. WILDLIFE, DIVISION OF FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, AT (508) 835-3607. A LINK TO MASS. WILDLIFE MAY BE FOUND AT THE “POLICE INFORMATION” SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE.
Q7. I FOUND A DEAD BIRD AND I UNDERSTAND THE STATE WANTS TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT THESE FINDINGS. WHO DO I CALL?
CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AT 1-866-627-7968.
Q8. HOW MANY REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS LIVE IN TOWN?
THE NUMBER OF SEX OFFENDERS RESIDING IN TOWN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAILY. CURRENT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO ALL LEVEL 3 SEX OFFENDERS (MOST SERIOUIS CATEGORY) RESIDING AND/OR WORKING IN TOWN IS AVAILABLE IN THE “POLICE INFORMATION” SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE. INFORMATION CONCERNING LEVEL 2 SEX OFFENDERS AND HOW TO OBTAIN SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THEM MAY BE FOUND AT www.mass.gov/sorb. INFORMATION PERTAINING TO LEVEL 1 SEX OFFENDERS (LEAST LIKELY TO REOFFEND) IS NOT OBTAINABLE OR RELEASABLE BY THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY
BOARD (SORB). THE MAIN OFFICE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS SORB MAY BE CONTACTED AT (978) 740-6400 OR TOLL FREE (IN MASSACHUSETTS) AT 1-800-93MEGAN.
Q9. DO I NEED A LICENSE TO CARRY FOR A “BB” OR “PELLET” GUN?
NO. REFER TO M.G.L. CHAPTER 269, SECTION 12B FOR INFORMATION SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSING MINORS POSSESSING THE ABOVE WEAPONS.
Q10. DOES THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TRADE “PATCHES?”
BOYLSTON POLICE OFFICERS RECEIVE AN ANNUAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE TO PROCURE THEIR UNIFORMS AND PATCHES. AS SUCH, THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT MAINTAIN ITS OWN SUPPLY OF PATCHES FOR ISSUE OR TRADE.
Q11. DOES THE POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOY RESERVE OFFICERS?
THE BOYLSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT EMPLOY/UTILIZE RESERVE, PART-TIME, ON-CALL, OR SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS.
Q12. I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO WORK FOR THE TOWN OF BOYLSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT; WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
DEPARTMENT JOB VACANCIES ARE ADVERTISED IN THE WORCESTER NEWSPAPER. KEEP YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER CURRENT IN THE EVENT A DEPARTMENT VACANCY OCCURS.
Q13. I WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND A POLICE ACADEMY AND I NEED A DEPARTMENT TO SPONSOR ME. WILL THE BOYLSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT DO THAT?
DUE TO TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT COSTS AS WELL AS LIABILITY, AND, FOR ACCOUNTABILITY PURPOSES, UNLESS YOU ARE SELECTED TO WORK FOR THE DEPARTMENT, BPD DOES NOT ACT AS AN ACADEMY SPONSOR.
Q14. IS THE BOYLSTON POLICE ACADEMY LOCATED IN THE BOYLSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING?
NO. THE BOYLSTON ACADEMY IS LOCATED ON THE TOP FLOOR OF THE TOWN HALL BUILDING AT 221 MAIN STREET, BOYLSTON. THE ACADEMY DIRECTOR/STAFF MAY BE REACHED AT (508) 792-7395.
Q15. I AM WORKING/GOING TO SCHOOL ABROAD AND I NEED A NOTARIZED LOCAL RECORDS CHECK COMPLETED. CAN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ASSIST ME?
ABSOLUTELY. RESIDENTS SHOULD CONTACT SGT. DONAHUE AT (508) 869-2113 FOR ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING THE NEEDED DOCUMENTATION.
Q16. DOES THE TOWN HAVE A CURFEW OR “QUIET HOURS?”
BOYLSTON DOES NOT HAVE A CURFEW. STATEWIDE ACCEPTED QUIET HOURS ARE 10PM TO 7AM.
Q17. DOES THE TOWN HAVE SET HOURS THAT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES MAY OCCUR?
YES. ALTHOUGH THEY ARE SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT BY VARIOUS TOWN ENTITIES, CONSTRUCTION IS AUTHORIZED MONDAY THRU FRIDAY, 7AM TO 7PM, AND SATURDAY, 7AM TO 5PM. REFER TO TOWN BY-LAW SECTION 20, SUBSECTION 20.02 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
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