Online social media services aren’t new, but many of us are still learning how to use them without getting into trouble – especially children and teens. Use these tips to help your kids safely use any social media service from networking to image posting sites.
Archives for November 2014
Veteran’s Day Thank You
The Maynard Police Department would like to say thank you to all veteran’s and active duty military on this Veteran’s Day.
What happens when you call 911 and have a medical emergency?
In 2012 the Massachusetts State 911 Department issued an order to all 911 answering centers, mandating the implementation of EMD. EMD is emergency medical dispatching, it means the 911 operator must give the caller medical instructions prior to the ambulance’s arrival. This is done by following a pre-established protocol that is approved and signed by […]
Telephone and Email Fraud Alert
Recently, multiple Maynard residents are reporting telephone scams. The caller claims to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and demanding immediate payment for past taxes that are overdue. The caller will ask for payment to be made that day, either by mailing a money order, providing bank account information, or credit card information. The […]