Category: Public Safety

Police Department and Dispatch Updates

By Jordan Wilson, City of Sanford Communications Coordinator Sanford Regional Communications Center Update At the City Council's Public Safety Subcommittee meeting on August 8, 2023, Sanford Regional Communications Center (Dispatch) Director William Tower discussed the plan to purchase new Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) software. The software they are currently using is set to stop working in about 5 years. Dispatch has reviewed 5 CAD options and are narrowing down the selection while drafting a Request for Proposal (RFP). In the month…
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Police Still Investigating Double Fatal Accident

Compiled from press releases and media reports Police continue to probe why an SUV strayed off Old Falls Road on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, resulting in the deaths of a Vermont man and his grandson. Michael Gilbar, 65, of Jericho, Vermont, and his 15-year-old grandson were processing firewood outside their summer house on the corner of Old Falls Road and Kennebunk Road (Route 99) when they were hit by a 2000 Chevy Equinox at around 4:00 p.m., police said. Gilbar…
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Public Safety Update: July 2023 

by Jordan Wilson  The City Council’s Public Safety Subcommittee met July 11, 2023. The members of the Subcommittee are Councilor Ayn Hanselmann (chair), Mayor Becky Brink and Councilor Jonathan Martell.  Public Works In June, the Department of Public Works and WGME received a letter of concern from a Resident regarding sidewalk and crosswalk conditions. Included in the letter was a list of suggestions for intersections in need of attention by the City Public Works, "as soon as possible." The City…
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Police Department Update

Calls for Service: In May, the Sanford Police Department addressed a total of 3,477 calls for service, involving various incidents. These included 191 instances of 911 hang-ups, 53 reported thefts, and 34 domestic disturbances. The Mental Health Unit (MHU), a crucial department component, responded to 111 calls throughout the month. Within this figure, there were 52 calls specifically related to mental health concerns. Additionally, the unit attended to 32 calls involving homeless individuals and handled 13 medical calls (overdose, welfare…
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Fire Department Update

This past week Calls for Service: In May, the Sanford Fire Department received 386 service calls. Among these, there were 14 fire-related calls, including 4 building fires and 4 forest/wildland fires. The majority of calls were EMS-related, with the fire department responding to 255 incidents excluding vehicle accidents with injuries. Basic Life Support (BLS) was provided 152 times, while Advanced Life Support (ALS) was provided 79 times. The department also offered mutual aid on 15 occasions.  Fire Station Update: The…
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