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Photo (left) Pictured Josselin
Hidalgo—Domestic Violence
Advocate, at community event in
Chelsea.
12th Annual Peace In the Family Day
On Saturday June 22, 2013, the event was hosted by the Domestic Violence Task Force which was held at
Bossom Park in Chelsea. Presently in its thirteenth year, the Domestic Violence Task Force works in
collaboration with agencies which serve the communities of Revere, Winthrop, and Chelsea.
CASA DIVERT
Domestic Violence Intervention and Emergency Response Team (CASA DIVERT) is a program aimed to
Community Awareness to Stop Abuse. Through the use of risk assessment tools, CASADIVERT identifies victims
at greatest risk of a serious re assault or potential lethal attack. At least twice a month, or on an emergency
basis as the need arises, the Domestic Violence High Risk Response Team meets to review referred cases and
develops and implements individualized crisis intervention.
Licensing/Evidence
Detective Coen oversees the Licensing and Evidence in the Criminal Investigation Division. All the Detectives
work together collectively to collect and photograph evidence related to investigations. In 2013. Detective
Coen processed 183 total Firearms License applications which were turned in. These included class A & B
License To Carry as well as FID and restricted FID cards. Of the 183 applications received, all required back
ground investigations, some more intensive than others. Of the 183 applications received, all were a
combination of renewal applications as well as first time issue.
Alcohol Beverage Compliance Commission
During the year as part of the partnership with the Alcohol Beverage Compliance Commission (ABCC), the
entire department training included the prevention of the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages to underage
individuals, illegally imported or purchased from an illegal source, illegal gambling, particularly poker machines
and other electronic gambling devices or delivery of illegal narcotics on licensed premises, and undisclosed
ownership of licensed establishments by individuals or criminal organizations.
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