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DA’s Office Speaks at Public Safety Committee Meeting on Opiates

April Cabrera, Community Program Manager at the District Attorney’s Office, spoke at the ‘Public Safety Committee Meeting on Opiates’ in Fall River. This entire video is worth watching to hear about the efforts happening within various agencies across the community. However, fast forward to 1:04:00 to hear Cabrera talk about the efforts being conducted by DA Quinn’s…

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Advocate Debb Almeida Talks Pets and Crime on FRMedia

What happens when pets are involved in crimes? We’re happy to share this great video of Victim Witness Advocate Debb Almeida who recently appeared on FRMedia with Forever Paws President Gail Furtado. Together, they discuss how restraining orders can include family pets, safety planning for victims when pets are involved, and much more. Take a look…

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ADA Erin Aiello Contributes to Local Public Safety Art Exhibit

  “March of the Unwavering” is an art exhibit created by artists who work in public safety. Police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, paramedics, and even prosecuting attorneys, all contributed their creative talent into making this unique show at the UMASS College of Visual Arts in downtown New Bedford. The show will run from March 1st to…

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Confiscated drug money pays for new Fall River police cruiser

From WPRI By Annie Shalvey March 10, 2016 FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The Fall River Police Department has a brand new ride and it didn’t cost taxpayers a dime. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s office, it was purchased as a gift for the department using money confiscated by officers from drug-related crimes….

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Monthly Wrap-Up: January

OUT AND ABOUT : HIGHLIGHTS   DA Quinn served as a keynote speaker at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County’s Annual Legislative Breakfast. Here, he talked about the importance of our partnership with the CAC for efficient prosecution, in addition to thanking them for the support they offer victims and families. 15+ staff from…