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Franklin Police
@franklinpolice
Official account for the Franklin Police Department, Franklin, Massachusetts. Feed is not monitored 24/7.
Franklin, MA
Joined November 2007
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    We invite everyone to follow the Franklin Police Department on our many social media platforms. It’s our goal to provide you with real-time incident updates, community updates, and insight into the great work our officers do day in and day out!
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    Sorry Tom, breaking into the police station won’t save you.
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    BIG day at the FPD For the first time in the history of the Franklin Police Department, the number of female Officers on shift outnumber the male officers!
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    Ben Franklin has started puppy kindergarten at MasterPeace Dog Training and is spending his day shift patrolling the halls of the Police Station looking for people who need hugs.
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    Merry Christmas from Ben Franklin and the FPD! Ben is home enjoying his day off today and celebrating ( by napping ). Ben says thank you to everyone who sent him a gift, and everyone who has wished him good health ( and criminal rehabilitation ) in the new year!
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    Therapy dogs are used to comfort people who have been involved in a trauma, or stressful event. They can also help de-escalate situations, and bring a calming presence to a scene. Ben's training is being generously donated by @MasterPeaceDog of Franklin.
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    Ben ready at a moments notice!
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    Highly trained police K9s can smell and recognize up to 13 substances including: bath salts, meth, marijuana, cocaine, and opioids. Ben’s sniffing certifications include: peanut butter & jelly sandwiches
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    ***Update on missing 15-year-old Jazlyn Rodrigues*** Jazlyn Rodrigues, a 15-year-old Franklin, MA resident who has been missing since October 10th was found safe this afternoon. She is being reunited with her family. No further information is available at this time.
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    Ben is spending part of his day in the Dispatch Center. Ready to answer any calls that need doggy translation.
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    Ben has been outed! @ElysiaBoston25 and @boston25 have the scoop!
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    Our new therapy dog arrived today. Pictured with the Community Services Division. He will be trained by Masterpeace Dog Training in Franklin. Owners Fran Masters and Patty Sontag already checking him out!
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    Nick Gaspar is a 8th grade student at the Horace Mann Middle School who is passionate about sports, namely basketball and lacrosse. Nick was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor and needs all the support and well wishes he can get. Stay strong Nick! #1NICKSTONG18
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    Franklin Police therapy dog, Ben Franklin was introduced to the Town Council tonight.