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School Resource Officers
The School Resource Officer initiative places Chelsea Police Officers in schools throughout the city. This is a joint initiative between the Police Department and the Chelsea Public School system to increase safety and foster a spirit of openness between youth and Police. In 2012, School Resource Officers Officer Stephanie McConaghy was the School Resource Officer in Chelsea High School while Officer Jose Ramos maintained the responsibility as the School Resource Officer for the Browne and Clark Ave Middle Schools. These Officers have been trained and certified in this specialized area.

Traffic Enforcement Unit
The Traffic Enforcement Unit is responsible for the control and education of the motoring public as it pertains to the laws of the Commonwealth and the Ordinances of the City. The unit consists of five Officers. In 2012 the Department wrote 7,903 motor vehicle citations throughout the City for various violations. The Traffic Unit plays a significant part in planning all major city events, including Chelsea Day, River Revel, 4th of July Celebration, National Night Out, and the May Day Immigration event.

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