Safety Analytics

05/27/2026

If you have been seeing coyotes in your neighborhood and want to learn more about them, join us for a virtual presentation to learn about coexisting with coyotes on Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m. During this webinar, you will learn about eastern coyote biology, how coyotes use suburban areas, and how eastern Massachusetts communities can take effective steps to coexist with coyotes. Register at bit.ly/coyotes-528

* This webinar will be recorded and a recording link will be sent to all registrants.

05/14/2026

Last Day for Discounted Tuition in Swampscott - Houses of Worship Safety and Security Training Program

This 5-day intensive and interactive course prepares police officers and representatives of the community to serve as liaison officers to faith-based communities. The program is geared towards public safety officials but is also very useful for Fire, EMS, Emergency Management, Public Health, private security guards, school officials, and faith leaders.

The emphasis is on prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery - with the liaison officer's most important work happening before an emergency occurs. This program is designed to build the relationships, skills, and community preparedness that prevent calls for service from happening in the first place.

The program includes a brief overview of major faith traditions to support effective engagement, as well as coverage of relevant property crimes and statutes, laws of self-defense, and personal bias.

Students will learn how to:
✔ Conduct security and crime prevention assessments for faith facilities
✔ Recognize hate crimes, terrorism indicators and bias (including personal bias)
✔ Teach suspicious activity recognition and reporting
✔ Teach response to bomb threats, suspicious packages and SWATing incidents
✔ Teach verbal contact and de-escalation skills to security personnel and safety volunteers
✔ Deliver active threat / active shooter response presentations
✔ Work with multi-disciplinary threat assessment and threat management teams
✔ Facilitate tabletop exercises for emergency scenarios in faith-based environments

Tuition: $900

Early Registration: $800 - register by May 14, 2026

$750 Community scholarship available - faith community representatives pay only $150*

*Available exclusively to faith community representatives paying their own tuition or whose registration is funded by a non-profit house of worship. Not available to law enforcement officers or individuals whose tuition is paid by a government agency or private security company. Eligibility confirmation required at registration.*

Includes: 5 full days of instruction, training manual, and lunch provided each day

See www.safetyanalytics.us for more information

05/13/2026

Cities and towns need to have plans for pets in disasters. Many people will refuse evacuation orders, and very few will take advantage of warming or cooling shelters if you don't have arrangements for their pets.

When an emergency happens, pets rely on their owners to take care of them. National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, held annually on May 8, is a reminder that it's important to have emergency plans in place.

Pet emergency kits should include:
• Food, water, and medications
• Familiar items to make pets feel comfortable
• Sanitation items
• Travel supplies
• Important documents such as identification papers, medical records, emergency contacts, and a photo of your pet.

Learn more about emergency preparedness for pets: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/emergency-preparedness-for-pets-and-animals

05/01/2026

residents should check this out.

Are you prepared for an emergency?

The Burlington Board of Health is hosting a free information session next month to help you and your family plan ahead with confidence. You’ll learn how to stay informed, build a communication plan, and prepare the right supplies.

Led by Public Health Nurse Rebecca Marion, the session will cover what to expect and how to be ready. Attendees will also receive a free Emergency Preparedness Starter Kit and Folder.

📅 May 20
🕕 6 PM - 7 PM
📍 61 Center Street, 2nd Floor

To register, call 781-270-1955 or email [email protected]

04/28/2026

Houses of Worship Safety and Security Training Program

This 5-day intensive and interactive course prepares police officers and representatives of the community to serve as liaison officers to faith-based communities. The program is geared towards public safety officials but is also very useful for Fire, EMS, Emergency Management, Public Health, private security guards, school officials, and faith leaders.

The emphasis is on prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery - with the liaison officer's most important work happening before an emergency occurs. This program is designed to build the relationships, skills, and community preparedness that prevent calls for service from happening in the first place.

The program includes a brief overview of major faith traditions to support effective engagement, as well as coverage of relevant property crimes and statutes, laws of self-defense, and personal bias.

Students will learn how to:
✔ Conduct security and crime prevention assessments for faith facilities
✔ Recognize hate crimes, terrorism indicators and bias (including personal bias)
✔ Teach suspicious activity recognition and reporting
✔ Teach response to bomb threats, suspicious packages and SWATing incidents
✔ Teach verbal contact and de-escalation skills to security personnel and safety volunteers
✔ Deliver active threat / active shooter response presentations
✔ Work with multi-disciplinary threat assessment and threat management teams
✔ Facilitate tabletop exercises for emergency scenarios in faith-based environments

Tuition: $900

Early Registration: $800 - register by May 9, 2026

$750 Community scholarship available - faith community representatives pay only $150*

*Available exclusively to faith community representatives paying their own tuition or whose registration is funded by a non-profit house of worship. Not available to law enforcement officers or individuals whose tuition is paid by a government agency or private security company. Eligibility confirmation required at registration.*

Includes: 5 full days of instruction, training manual, and lunch provided each day

See www.safetyanalytics.us for more information

04/25/2026

This is the kind of proactive outreach that we are trying to encourage with our Houses of Worship Liaison Officer Training Program. The next class is coming up in Swampscott in June, and we are giving $750 scholarships to leaders and security volunteers in the faith community so that they can attend with their police, fire, public health, and local government professionals.

Our program includes 5 days of training on suspicious activity reporting, behavioral threat assessment, de-escalation, active shooter response, handling major incidents, and how to facilitate tabletop exercises. Everything needed to start a comprehensive safety and security program.

www.safetyanalytics.us

04/25/2026

During Severe Weather Awareness Week, MEMA is highlighting some ways you and your family can . Emergency alerts play an important role in making sure you and your family can stay safe during a disaster or emergency.

Listen to local news and to your NOAA radio.

Follow public safety and weather accounts on social media.

Make sure emergency alerts are enabled on your cell phone and sign up to receive alerts from your community’s local alert system if one is available.

04/16/2026

One of many excellent events being put on by police departments around Massachusetts during Autism Acceptance Month

Join us a week from today!

*𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦-𝟏𝐩𝐦.
Community Inclusion Day allows those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or developmental and learning disabilities an opportunity to meet, interact and chat with our city’s first responders and emergency services in a safe and comfortable setting. We will have touch-a-truck, a station tour, merchandise and food. ALL are welcome! Rain date will be April 22, 2026.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

This event is funded by the Cummings Foundation, Wegmans and Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism.

04/16/2026

Useful resources for your Autism Liaison Programs

This , the IACP invites you to explore essential resources that support safe, informed, and compassionate police interactions with individuals on the autism spectrum.

IACP’s Law Enforcement Resources on Autism Spectrum Disorder provide practical guidance, communication strategies, and critical information for responding to wandering calls with children with autism.

👮‍♂️ Understanding Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for First Responders
🔍 Children on the Autism Spectrum: Search Protocols & Questionnaire for First Responders
📘 Tips for Caregivers Supporting Children on the Autism Spectrum

🔗Explore the resources - theiacp.org/projects/home-safe

The Arc of the United States, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Office of Justice Programs