Friday, November 14, 2014

11/13/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor
 
0700- Shift change w/Ofc Richardson-PFD shift change
0720- Inn on Peaks Fire Alarm sounding-contractor on site-dust/smoke set alarm off-all clear
0800- met ferry-patrolled Island
0815- Peaks Elementary for morning play/pledge of allegiance
0945- met ferry-patrolled Island
1030- bldg/equip maintenance
1100- met ferry-patrolled Island
1230- met ferry-patrolled Island
1300- follow up w/ADA on previous cases
1430- met ferry-fueled cruiser
1520- stopped and spoke with Islander
1610- PFD trainer to Community Center-helped set up for CPR refresher course
1645- met ferry-patrolled Island
1750- met ferry
1930- met ferry-patrolled Island
1945- breaking down CPR training
2030- met ferry-PFD trainer to CBL-patrolled Island
2130- met ferry-patrolled Island
 
 
Health Tip of the Week

Helping Someone Quit Smoking

If someone you know is trying to quit smoking, there’s a lot you can do to help.  Simply being supportive and available to lend an ear is a big part of the process. 
Sometimes the best thing you can be is a sounding board for whenever a bad craving strikes.  Here are some tips to help make these transitions easier.

Helping Someone Decide to Quit
  • You can gently encourage someone who smokes to quit.  Think of your comments about smoking as only one event that moves that person toward quitting.
  • Start any discussion of quitting in a gentle way.
  • Let the person know why you want him or her to quit. Give the person reasons that are as important to him or her as they are to you. (Try "I want you to be with us for long time" rather than "I'm tired of cleaning your dirty ashtrays.")
  • One good way to begin is to mention a new treatment option you have heard or read about.
  • Make it short (less than 5 minutes).
  • Ask whether there is a way that you can help him or her quit.
  • Repeat your attempt every 6 to 12 months.  

Thursday, November 13, 2014

11/12/2014

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor
0800 patrolled island with PFD
0915 traffic stop on new island ave
"no you can't ride while standing on the rear bumper of a moving vehicle..even if it is only 200 yards"
0930 met ferry
1045 met ferry
1230 unattended death Oak Ave
1515 met ferry
1630 met ferry
1735 met ferry
1915 met ferry
2015 met ferry
2100 patrolled island with PFD
checked Community Garden
2115 met ferry
2230 checked Lions Club
checked DPW
checked American Legion
 
Even today in the age of GPS and digital mapping, having house numbers clearly visible from the street will save first responders a lot of time coming to your aid

 

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

11/11/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor
 
 
0700- Shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change
0800- met ferry-patrolled Island
0910- 11 Oceanspray Rd alarm sounding-house secure-no one responded
0945- met ferry-patrolled Island
1100- met ferry-patrolled Island
1230- met ferry-deer hunters to DPW
1300- training-equip maint
1430- met ferry-Deer hunters from DPW to ferry
1530- met ferry
1645- met ferry-patrolled Island-spoke w/family member of 11 Oceanspray-key holder identified/contacted re:alarm
1750- met ferry
1930- met ferry-patrolled Island
2030- met ferry-patrolled Island
2130- met ferry
 
 

Health Tip of the Week
 
Top 10 Ways to Take Charge of Your Health and Health Plan Services
 
1.  Establish a relationship with a primary care physician - before you need one.  The more your doctor knows about you, the better care you are likely to receive when you're ill.  Be honest and thorough in talking with your doctor about your health, your lifestyle and your personal and family health history.
 
2.  Ask questions.  You have the right to ask your doctor what a procedure involves, how much it costs and if it's medically necessary.  Ask whether equally effective, less costly alternatives are available.
 
3.  Learn how to practice self-care.  More than 80% of all health problems can be cared for in the home.  You should know how to recognize common health problems, what to do when they occur, when and where to seek appropriate help, and how to prevent health problems from recurring.
 
4.  Check your Provider Directory. Make your health care provider participates in the network.  It's a good idea to call the provider's office for verification.
 
5.  Know your prescriptions.  Make sure you tell your doctor and pharmacist about all drugs prescribed to you, so they will know if a new drug may have possible unfavorable interactions with those you are taking.
 
6.  Use the Emergency Room for medical emergencies only.  Emergency department care is many times more costly than care provided in a doctors' office.  However, if you feel your health or life are in jeopardy, you should go to the ER immediately.
 
7.  Learn about your illness.  Ask your physician for information about special diets or physical activities that would be helpful.  If you are on medications, ask about possible side effects.
 
8.  Carefully read your Certificate of Coverage and Summary of Covered Benefits.  Know and understand your healthcare benefits.  If you're not sure a service or procedure is covered, refer to your benefits materials or call member services.
 
9.  Review bills carefully.  If you're in the hospital, have a friend or family member keep track of your tests, medications and supplies you use - or do it yourself if you feel up to it.  After you leave the hospital, ask for an itemized bill and compare the charges with your records.
 
10.  Live a healthy lifestyle.  Eat a sensible diet; wear your seat belt; obtain recommended preventive care; perform monthly breast or testicular self-exams; get enough sleep; don't smoke; exercise at least three times a week and if you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.
 
11/10/14   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach
 
0700 - arrived on island.
0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.
0945 - met ferry.
1100 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met ferry.
1230 - met ferry.
1420 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1430 ferry.
1530 - met ferry.
1630 -patrolled island and met 1645 ferry.
1750 - met ferry.
1720 - checked DPW property and met 1930 ferry.
2030 - met ferry.
2130 - met ferry.
2230 - patrolled back shore and met 2245 ferry.


***quick tip***please remember that the Welch St. lot has a 72 hour -parking limit.

Monday, November 10, 2014

11-09-2014   Ofc. T. OConnor
 
 
0700-arrived on the island
0800-met the ferry, patrolled around the island
0900-met the ferry, put the winter flags on the fire hydrants
1230-met the ferry, checked on a smoke alarm sounding Island Ave.
1430-met the ferry, checked the Community Center
1530-met the ferry, patrolled
1645-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club, checked the Welch St. lot
1750-met the ferry, medical call Elizabeth St..
1930-met the ferry, checked the area around DPW
2030-met the ferry, checked the Community Center
2130-met the ferry, patrolled
2230-met the ferry, patrolled around the island
 

Tip of the day......check your dog..make sure they have Tags on them with contact information on them.
11/08/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach
 
0700 - arrived on island.
0800 -met ferry and patrolled island.
0850 - spoke with organizer of Sacred and Profane event for tonight.
0900 - Residential alarm for 11 Ocean Spray.  Building was secure, and no one came to the door.
1100 - met ferry and patrolled island.
1230 - met ferry.
1430 - met ferry and patrolled island.
1520 - vehicle accident in front of Hannigan's Market.  Report done. No injuries.
1645 - met ferry.
1750 - met ferry and patrolled island.
1800 - responded to area of Battery Steele for a 911 hang-up.  Very crowded due to Sacred and Profane event, but nobody looked in distress or sought us out among the crowd.
2030 - met ferry.
2130 - met ferry.
2010 - responded to area of 30 Knickerbocker Rd. for a bonfire.  FD determined it was fine as it was a small cooking fire.
2030 - met ferry.
2130 - met ferry.
2245 - met ferry and patrolled island.
2345 - met ferry.

***Sacred and Profane brought out a lot of people and the event went off with out any issues.***
Quick tip- People have asked me in the past, but island  tags are for island use only and will not allow you to drive on the main land.

 
11-07-2014   Ofc. T. OConnor
 
0700-arrived on the island
0800-met the ferry, lost dog turned in
0945-met the ferry, located the dogs owner
1100-met the ferry, patrolled around the island
1230-met the ferry, checked the area around the school
1430-met the ferry, patrolled
1530-met the ferry, gave extra attention to Welch St.
1645-met the ferry, patrolled
1750-met the ferry, checked the Community Center,
1930-met the ferry, follow up on a barn fire complaint Knickerbocker Rd
2030-met the ferry, patrolled
2130- checked the back side of the island
2245-met the ferry, patrolled

 

Consider keeping warm clothing and a flashlight in your vehicle during the winter months.  It may be helpful should your vehicle break down in the cold weather.