When Must a Crash Report be filed with the Registrar? M.G.L. Chapter 90, Section 26 requires a person who was operating a motor vehicle involved in a crash in which: (i) any person was killed or (ii) injured or (iii) in which there was damage in excess of $1,000 to any one vehicle or other property, to complete and file a Crash Operator Report with the Registrar within five (5) days after such crash (unless the person is physically incapable of doing so due to incapacity). The person completing the report must also send a copy of the report to the police department having jurisdiction on the way where the crash occurred. If the operator is incapacitated but is not the vehicle's owner, the owner is required to file the crash report within the five (5) days based on his/her knowledge and information obtained about the crash. CRASH REPORT FORM *Checks are the only type of payment accepted for reports/LTC application*

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ACADEMIA DE POLICIA DOS CIDADÃOS A academia de polícia de nossos cidadãos espera mostrar aos alunos como é a vida de um policial, não apenas em Martha's Vineyard, mas na cidade de Tisbury. Os alunos aprenderão sobre: LEIS DE TRANSITO LEIS CRIMINAIS PROCEDIMENTOS NO TRIBUNAL USO DE FORÇA / COMO ALGEMAR PROCEDIMENTOS DE PRISAO VICIADO / SAÚDE MENTAL CENÁRIOS REALÍSTICOS USANDO UM SIMULADOR E MAIS! A academia deste ano decorrerá de 26 de março a 28 de maio, com um intervalo para as férias escolares. Acontecerá principalmente em nossa estação, das 18h às 21h, toda quinta-feira. Assista ao vídeo de agradecimento do ano passado para ver o que aconteceu. Se você estiver interessado em se juntar a nós, clique no "Aplicativo da Academia", imprima uma cópia, preencha-a e devolva-a por e-mail ou pessoalmente para o nosso departamento. Qualquer dúvida envie um e-mail ao Sargento Sherman, msherman@tisburyma.gov . Academy Application

CONNECT to end Violence is a program of Martha's Vineyard Community Services that provides 24-hour free and confidential services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Office Phone: 508-684-8074 24 Hour Hotline: 508-696-SAFE (7233) They are located across the street from Sharky's at 261 Upper Main Street in Edgartown. CONNECT'S WEBSITE Vineyard House provides housing for Island men and women in need of a safe structured living environment while they are in the early stages of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. In 2014 we moved into a new specially designed sober living community with separate houses for men and women, an administration building, and 12 step meeting rooms to provide the support residents need while renewing responsibilities to themselves, their families and the community. A call to the Vineyard House office is the first step (508) 693-8580. We hope to hear from you. VINEYARD HOUSE WEBSITE New Paths is a structured outpatient addiction program for adults who seek alcohol, drug and behavioral addictions recovery and who may also experience co-occurring mental health disorders. New Paths begins with a philosophy that everyone can reach their recovery goals. The program offers daily structured groups, individual sessions, family education sessions and psychiatric services. NEW PATHS WEBSITE Elder Services provides a variety of programs and services to assist seniors, their families, and other members of the community. Our goal is to help elders maintain their well-being and independence and to assist caregivers seeking information and support. ELDER SERVICES Children’s Cove staff facilitates an under-one-roof collaboration of social and legal agencies to protect, treat and counsel child abuse victims and their families, and to investigate and prosecute the abusers. CHILDREN'S COVE We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions, eating disorders, and mental health concerns. Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. ADVANCED RECOVERY SYSTEMS WEBSITE The Department of Children and Families has worked diligently to build a strong system for protecting children and families across the Commonwealth. Recent enhancements include hiring more than 550 new employees in 2014 and distributing nearly 2,400 iPads to help social workers access case information remotely and report information on families more efficiently. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES The Internal Revenue Service today issued another strong warning for consumers to guard against sophisticated and aggressive phone scams targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, as reported incidents of this crime continue to rise nationwide. These scams won’t likely end with the filing season so the IRS urges everyone to remain on guard. The IRS will always send taxpayers a written notification of any tax due via the U.S. mail. The IRS never asks for credit card, debit card or prepaid card information over the telephone. REPORT A SCAM Click the link below to utilize the universal resource locator through the Homeland Security Investigations Victim Notification Program. Once you click the link, you can be transferred to a number of valuable victim services and programs provided by ICE. CLICK HERE Scam artists in the U.S. and around the world defraud millions of people each year by using the Internet to trick victims into sending money or giving out personal information. Internet crime schemes target victims using various methods: Internet auction fraud Credit card fraud Investment fraud Nigerian letter or "419" fraud CLICK TO LEARN MORE No matter where you live, there is a drug rehab center that can help you overcome your addiction. We can help you find a treatment center based on your location, budget and specific needs and get you started immediately. Complaints from consumers help us detect patterns of fraud and abuse. The FTC would like to know about your complaint and the Complaint Assistant will help guide you. The best way to protect to yourself from scams is to know what you are looking or listening for. Scams are becoming more and more intricate with scammers becoming more aggressive. Read the document in the link below to be proactive. Scam Info You want to keep your home and family safe, and sometimes that’s a challenge. But StaySafe.org is here to help you minimize the risks we all face. Whether you’re taking care of young children, teens, or seniors—or just taking care of yourself and your home—we’ve got the answers you need. Addiction takes so much away from you: friends, family, career, and even your personality. Luckily, you can take it back. Contact a dedicated treatment expert today to find a rehab center that will help you gain control over your life.

OFICIAIS APOSENTADOS SARGENTO TIM STOBIE 35 Anos de Serviço OFICIAL MIKE GATELY 30 Anos de Serviço CHIEF DAN HANAVAN 30 Anos de Serviço OFICIAL MIKE GATELY 30 Anos de Serviço SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SCOTT OGDEN 22 YEARS OF SERVICE

Chief Chris Habekost Chris was raised on Martha’s Vineyard and has lived here since 1973. Chris previously worked for the Edgartown and West Tisbury Police Departments and started as a Special Police Officer in Tisbury in 1998. Chris was selected as a full-time recruit officer in July of 2003 and subsequently graduated from the Weymouth regional police academy in March of 2004. Chris was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2012 and then interim Chief in July of 2021. Chris lives in Edgartown with his wife Marcela and their three children, one of whom has special needs. Chris is active with his family’s lifestyle and activities and enjoys spending time on home improvement and classic truck restoration.

Nosso departamento agradece e apoia nossos estabelecimento empresarial locais. Com isso em mente, nosso departamento faz verificações noturnas dos estabelecimento em nossa cidade. Fazemos isso andando pela Rua Principal e assegurando que todas as portas estão devidamente trancada. Também verificamos as empresas dirigindo por estacionamentos com nossos holofotes em busca de qualquer coisa suspeita ou fora do lugar. Este é um dos passos que tomamos para ser um departamento de polícia proativo.

Oficial de Informações Públicas (PIO) Sargento Habekost wbrigham@tisburyma.gov 508-696-4240 x 606 O oficial de informações públicas trabalha para o Departamento de Polícia, realizando um difícil planejamento de trabalho profissional e administrativo, organizando, desenvolvendo e implementando ações de comunicação, atividades e mensagens através das mídias sociais, conteúdo do site e outras plataformas digitais e tradicionais de marketing, publicidade e relações públicas.

FINGERPRINTING The Tisbury Police Department offers fingerprinting services for island residents and visitors. Fingerprints are sometimes required when applying for certain jobs, passport applications, volunteering opportunities, internships, government related endeavors, etc. Applicants must provide a valid photo ID at the time of service and indicate what agency you are being fingerprinted for. Currently there is no fee for fingerprinting services. Fingerprint services are available most Mondays-Fridays 8a-4p by appointment. For questions or further assistance, please call 508-696-4240. Link to Schedule Appointment

Bill, his wife and daughter have enjoyed visiting Martha's Vineyard for over 20 years. Recently he and his family moved and became full time residents of the Island. Bill began his career in law enforcement in 2000 with the Dedham Police Department where he worked for 6 years. After buying a home in Franklin MA, he transferred to the Franklin Police Department where he worked as a patrolman for 6 years, then an additional 7 years as Sergeant. Bill and his family enjoy the outdoors, fishing, boating, and are very involved with their daughter’s Equestrian career. Lieutenant Bill Brigham

Declaração de missão A missão do Departamento de Polícia de Tisbury é trabalhar em conjunto com nossos moradores e visitantes para fornecer segurança, proteção e uma qualidade de vida melhor para nossa comunidade. -2019 CHAMADA DE EMERGÊNCIAS 911 LIGAÇÕES NÃO-EMERGENTES 508-693-1212 TIPS CURTIR / SEGUIR PARA ALERTAS Sign up for Local Emergency Alerts through CivicReady Alert Sense