The Beverly Police Department experienced a moment of alarm yesterday when a local resident, cleaning out a home, stumbled upon what appeared to be an incendiary device and, unsure of its nature, brought the object directly to the police station; this prompted an immediate response from both the Beverly Police and the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad, which was called in to assist. According to a statement from Beverly Police Chief John G. LeLacheur, the device turned out to be a harmless training aid, nevertheless the situation was treated with the utmost seriousness, and the bomb squad took charge of its disposal as a precaution.
In a release provided by the department, Chief LeLacheur explained that the device was discovered on Friday, Aug. 9 at around 4:15 p.m., while junk removal activities were underway at a Beverly residence, even though it was later confirmed to be a training aid the situation underscores a critical point—members of the public should never transport potential explosive devices, but rather call authorities from a safe distance to handle the situation. The close call serves as a stark reminder of the protocols in place for public safety, and the necessity of adhering to them for the safety of all involved.
The police used this instance to issue a reminder to the public: if anyone encounters a suspicious object that looks like an incendiary device, the best course of action is to refrain from moving it and immediately contact the police, ensuring that trained professionals can manage the potential threat accordingly. Ostensibly benign, the object at the Beverly Police station could have represented a grave risk had it been active, the incident thus serves as an educational moment for citizens and law enforcement alike.
Despite the initial concern, the Beverly community can rest assured that Friday's events were resolved without harm though not without disruption; the device, deceivingly dangerous in its appearance, ultimately posed no threat to public safety, the rigorous response from Beverly Police and the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad reinforcing their commitment to vigilance against such potential dangers and ensuring that the public remains educated on how to act in similar events—this underscores the continuous devotion to public safety harbored by our vigilant law enforcement agencies.
