Police Officers operate on the basis of probable cause. We need a lot of information to make a legitimate arrest and pursuant case. We may receive tips anonymously but it greatly hinders the actions we may take. We do appreciate any and all information that our citizens may have in order to assist us in keeping our community safe.

What do I need to do to get a License to Carry or a Firearms Identification Card? Step 1 Attend and pass a Massachusetts-approved Hunting/Firearms Safety Course. Step 2 Fill out application Step 3 Make an appointment to meet with Sergeant St Pierre. Bring with you: a) Drivers License b) $100 made payable to "Town of Tisbury" c) Certificate from Safety Course You will also be: a) Fingerprinted b) Photographed S tep 4 Wait to receive a call that your license has come in. *Checks are the only type of payment accepted for reports/LTC application* FID/LTC APPLICATION CHANGE OF ADDRESS REGISTRATION TRANSFER Safety Courses On-Island LTC CLASS A (TISBURY) FIREARMS SAFETY 101 OFFSHORE KINETICS MV ROD & GUN CLUB

Chief Chris Habekost chabekost@tisburyma.gov 508-696-4240 x601 Sergeant Andrew Silvia asilvia@tisburyma.gov 508-696-4240 x604 Officer John Goeckel jgoeckel@tisburyma.gov 508-696-4240 x610 Lieutenant Bill Brigham wbrigham@tisburyma.gov 508-696-4240 x606 Sergeant Ed St Pierre estpierre@tisburyma.gov 508-696-4240 x603 phollinger@tisburyma.gov 508-696-4240 x613 Detective Phil Hollinger Sergeant Max Sherman msherman@tisburyma.gov 508-696-4240 x608 Officer Nick Sidoti nsidoti@tisburyma.gov 508-696-4240 x605 cmedeiros@tisburyma.gov 508-696-4240 Officer Cory Medeiros ddurawa@tisburyma.gov 508-696-4240 Officer Dan Durawa

Trânsito Os Agentes de Trânsito são mais usados durante os meses de verão por serem muito movimentados. Temos dois agentes de trânsito em tempo integral. Suas funções incluem ajudar no Trânsito, impor regulamentos de estacionamento e ajudar com o Trânsito do Steamship Authority Ferry. Os agentes de trânsito de Tisbury são: Eloise Boales Sam Koohy Savannah Barnes Cory Medeiros Andrew St. Pierre Animal Control Officer Heather Maciel HMACIEL@TISBURYMA.GOV 774-563-9721

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.

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.

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

DIVISAO DA PATRULHA O coração e a alma do Departamento de Polícia de Tisbury é a Divisão de Patrulha. A patrulha é a maior e a parte mais visível do departamento, e a parte do departamento com a qual a maioria das pessoas entra em contato. Certos oficiais de patrulha podem realizar tarefas especiais atribuídas a eles especificamente pelo Chief, como ser designado para o papel de Detetive, trabalhando Tisbury Council on aging , CONNECT to end violence, the Youth Task Force, Children’s Cove, the Martha’s Vineyard Drug Task Force and the Tisbury Elementary School. O Departamento de Polícia de Tisbury também tem oficiais auxiliares que executam as mesmas responsabilidades que os agentes da patrulha. Os oficiais da patrulha de Tisbury são: Scott Ogden- sogden@tisburyma.gov Andrew Silvia asilvia@tisburyma.gov John Goeckel jgoeckel@tisburyma.gov Pierce Harrer- pharrer@tisburyma.gov Nick Sidoti nsidoti@tisburyma.gov Charlie Duquette- cduquette@tisburyma.gov Ed St Pierre- estpierre@tisburyma.gov Julia Levesque- jlevesque@tisburyma.gov Mike Cutrer- mcutrer@tisburyma.gov Se você gostaria de saber mais sobre alguns desses Oficiais , click here

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.

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

Just buy something on Craigslist or MV Stuff for Sale, but don't really know the person? Would you feel more comfortable making the exchange somewhere safe? Our Police Station Parking lot can now be utilized to make these types of exchanges. When figuring out a place to meet someone to pick-up or drop-off your goods, just tell them you want to meet at the Tisbury Police Station. You do not need to contact us prior, unless it may be an odd hours exchange, which isn't recommended. We only provide a safe place to exchange items. We will not get involved in any of the transactions. This includes, holding, storing, or exchanging of any property. It doesn't matter in which town you work or live, our station is here for all. Any questions, feel free to call 508-696-4240 or 508-693-1212

Need a Police Report? Any Police Report generated by the Tisbury Police Department must first be approved by a supervisor before available for release to the general public. Per Policy of the Tisbury Police Department, In order to obtain a Police Report, you must first complete the Department's Request for Information Form. Requests for Information may be submitted in person to the Tisbury Police Station at 32 Water Street Tisbury, MA 02568. By Postal Service to the Tisbury Police Department, P.O. Box 426, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 By Fax: (508)-693-5543 Records Access Officers- Executive Assistant Julia Bossio 508-696-4240 x 602 jbossio@tisburyma.gov & Sgt. Max Sherman 508-696-4240 x 608 msherman@tisburyma.gov REPORT REQUEST *Checks are the only type of payment accepted for reports/LTC application*