Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE - Friday, February 15, 2019 A Star is Born Police chief addresses public via social media By Barbara Taormina T he new Malden Police Community Web series debuted this week on Facebook and YouTube and within a few hours the first video featuring a community update from Police Chief Kevin Molis had racked up more than a thousand hits. “My hope is that we can put these out on a regular basis,” said Molis. “The idea is to give people an overview of what’s going on in the city from a law enforcement perspective. We want people to be aware of crime trends and we want to highlight some of the good work police offi cers do.” The video, which runs for just under 12 minutes, is packed with information and advice to residents on how to avoid becoming a crime victim. Molis starts off his community update with some numbers that describe what Malden Police have done over the past week – and the numbers are large. In addition to responding to 977 computer-aided dispatch events, or instances when an offi cer responds to a call and collects information, offi cers also conducted 482 directed patrols, or offi cer-initiated patrols to locations such as the MBTA station where a visible police presence can be enough to prevent problems. Police also fi led 97 reports on diff erent incidents and arrested 12 people for a variety of off enses. Molis then shifts gears and talks about different things residents can do to stay safe. Brief mentions of the two trafFully Licensed & Insured Emergency Service Available 24/7 SPECIALIZING IN KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING * Heating * Cooling * Electric * Tile All Estimates Done By Owner * Drain Cleaning crnplumbing@gmail.com ATM on site SKATING CENTER www.Roller-World.com | 781-231-1111 Located Adjacent to Rite Aid Pharmacy in Saugus Plaza, South Bound Route 1 MBTA Bus Route 429 FREE WI-FI - 2 WIDE SCREEN TV’S SCHOOL VACATION WEEK Friday, February 15 at 8 PM Singer/Guitarist DAVID MACK Saturday, February 16 at 8 PM DJ LOGIK Dance to all the Hits of Yesterday and Today! MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters Book Your Special Events With Us! Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS Sunday thru Thursday * 12 - 8 p.m. Admission $7.50 includes Skates Friday & Saturday * 12 - 11 p.m. $7.50 Arrive after 6 pm $8.50 Adult Skate Tuesday * 8:30-11:30 p.m. $8.50 BOWLING ALLEYS - ARCADE Skates included in Price Blades $3.00 ATTENTION! School & PTO GROUPS Win a Trip for 2 to Las Vegas Bellagio Hotel Jet Blue Air 5 Days / 4 Nights Your school PTO can substantial money for your group. Call for details. ~ BIRTHDAY PARTIES ~ $11.50/Person, min. of 10 kids. Price includes Adm. + Roller Skates. Cake, soda, paper goods, 20 tokens for birthday person plus 100 Redemption Tickets and a Gift from Roller World in one of our private BP Rooms. Bowling Alley & Arcade Available. fi c accidents involving pedestrians at the MBTA station and a third accident near the police station lead into a reminder that winter afternoons are dark and it’s important to be mindful on the roads. The police have seen a lot of vehicle breaks-in lately, and Molis again reminded viewers that they can protect their property by locking car doors and keeping valuable out of sight. Another crime trend that’s evolving are scams where thieves pose as police or government offi cials and demand money to solve a particular problem. Molis described the technique and gave viewers tips on how to spot scammers in a clear and direct way that will reach far more residents than fl yers and press releases. “There are different ways that people get their information,” he said. “Some watch the news, others go to facebook. The video won’t reach everyone, but there’s a growth potential.” Molis said the video was shot in one take, and he credits the Malden Police Chief Kevin Molis addresses the residents on YouTube. department’s detectives with doing the tech work involved to shoot it and post it. “That was it,” he said. “It was natural, not much behind the scenes, just me having a conversation with the public.” Viewers are encouraged to contact Molis with any questions they have about law enforcement, or any issues they want to hear more about in upcoming videos. Molis wrapped up his fi rst video with a favorite quote from Sir Robert Peel, the father of modern policing that emphasizes the bonds between police and the community. “The police are the people and the people are the police,” he told viewers, adding, “You and I can work together to make this city safe.” To watch the video, go to www.youtube . com/ watch?v=f0rx3vYjVoA&t=2s or to the Malden MA Politics website on Facebook.
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