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Community Services
Captain David Batchelor is the Community Service Division
Commander and is responsible for a number of police and
community functions. It is comprised of the Court Prosecutor,
Traffic Unit, the School Resource Officers , Community Outreach
Programs, Internship Program and the All Hazard Plan.

Captain David Batchelor

Traffic Enforcement/Motorcycle Operations
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; Officer Tim Broman, Officer Robert Longo, Officer
Richard Bellamo, Officer Joanne O’Brien and Officer Lyle Abel. The
unit participated successfully in the nationwide programs, Over the
Limit under Arrest, targeting impaired drivers, and Click it or Ticket,
the national seat belt enforcement initiative to name a few. The unit
also increased enforcement of illegal taxi services. The Traffic Unit
plays a significant part in planning all major city events, including
Chelsea Day, 4th of July Celebration, Ride for Reach, National Night
Out and the May Day Immigration event.

Court Prosecutor
Lieutenant Janice Murphy is the Chelsea Police Department's
court prosecutor. The functions of a police prosecutor is a critical
component in the prosecution of cases presented at the court
following civil or criminal applications submitted by the police. Lt.
Murphy works to ensure the District Attorney’s Office is provided
with supporting materials necessary for successful prosecution of
criminal cases. This role includes the review and coordination of
Officers attendance at Court for testimony, providing accurate police
reports, presentment of evidence, communicating the requests of
the Court to the Chelsea Police Department, and that of the Police
Department to the court. In 2013 there were over 450 hearings
and 350 summons issued from Chelsea District Court.

Traffic/Motorcycle
Operations accounted for
nearly 90% of all Public
Roadway Safety Efforts

Community Action
Officers continued to hold dozens of Community Action Meetings in 2013. The Community Action Teams
were established for the purpose of formulating the priorities for the Chelsea Police Department. They meet
on a monthly basis at various predetermined locations throughout the city. All meetings are posted on the
police website and in many other locations.

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