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.  

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

 

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.

 

Source:  www.wellnessjunction.com

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.

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.