Hyannis - Wednesday Morning - Because of a constant barrage of fast action television shows and sensational news reports in the media, sometimes it is easy to forget that police work is not all cops and robbers, high speed chases and spectacular car crashes. Sometimes people just need help, and no matter what it is, it usually starts with a call from someone to 911 and an immediate police or fire rescue response.
Early in the day watch, a Barnstable Patrol Officer responded to a residence near West Main Street. He quickly determined that things were not as they should be and asked for a supervisor to join him. As the morning progressed, additional police units including a mobile command center, Hyannis Fire Rescue EMS units, and representatives from several other town departments arrived on the scene.
There was no crime, just a middle aged gentleman residing inside for whom life had not been particularly kind and he was in need of help. There were many discussions between officers and rescue personnel and other other town officials at the scene, Multiple cell phone calls were made as they all worked together to get this gentleman the help he needed.
Multiple town resources remained in front of the residence for most of the morning and shortly before noon a Hyannis Fire Rescue Ambulance arrived. Emergency personnel at the scene assisted the man as he walked from the front door of his home to a stretcher which had been placed behind the newly arrived ambulance. The gentleman was helped onto the stretcher and then loaded into the ambulance and he was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Police officers are routine called in to make decisions for people who are not able to help themselves because of mental or other health issues. This case was a perfect example of how our town departments can work together for the public good.
Every day our police officers put their lives on the line in service to the community. Not every call is dramatic. Our police officers are dedicated public servants doing their best to help people who need it, when they need it, no matter what the situation.
This is National Police Week. On average, a police officer is killed in the line of duty every 3 days in the United States. This sad statistic has struck close to home several times in the Greater Hyannis area.
On March 29,1983 Barnstable Patrol Officer Michael K. Aselton was killed in an automobile accident while chasing a motorcycle.
On January 23rd, 1999 Michael Aselton's cousin Patrolman Brian A. Aselton, a former Barnstable special officer was killed by gunfire while serving on the East Hartford, Connecticut Police Department.
On Friday, December 1, 2000, Yarmouth Patrol Officer Brad Erickson was killed after being struck by a heavy construction vehicle at a road paving project on Route 28 in Centerville. Officer Erickson was transported to Cape Cod Hospital where he succumbed to his injures approximately eight hours later. Officer Erickson had been with the Yarmouth Police Department for 28 years and is survived by his wife Stephanie and two children.
May 15 has been National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week containing May 15 has been National Police Week, since President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 on October 1, 1962. This is an appropriate time to thank a cop for all they do for us. Officers often feel like they are out there all alone - next time to see a cop - tell them how much you appreciate all the great work that they do. Be sure to thank a cop for their service this week.
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