The Department of Justice has awarded $139 million in grants to provide direct funding to 183 law enforcement agencies across the nation to hire 1,066 additional full-time law enforcement professionals. In the District of Massachusetts, three communities were awarded funding totaling $750,000. “Community policing is proven to protect the community …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department presents “Let Me Introduce Myself” safety program
The New Bedford police department is announcing a new program which is intended to make their response to intellectually disabled or emotionally disturbed people safer for everyone involved. Chief Paul Oliveira credits the “Use of force” commission which was formed to review policies within the department in the fall of …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 22, 2021 – November 26, 2021
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 22, 2021 – November 26, 2021 and they are as follows: Offices will be closed & no construction works Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th. Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Troopers retires afert 37 years of service to the Commonwealth
“On Wednesday, November 17, 2021 the State Identification Section gathered to honor Oliver Lewis and his 37 years of service to the MSP. Oliver is retiring from public service this Saturday November 20. Oliver’s hard work, dedication to public safety, and welcoming personality has persisted throughout his career and will …
Read More »New Bedford Police Need Your Help to Find Missing Autistic Teen
URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT: As reported on the NBPD Facebook page; a city wide alert has been issued. New Bedford Police Department is looking for a 13-year old girl who has been reported missing by her family. Her name is Cayreen, she is autistic and is missing from her home in the …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police assist “Project New Hope” in distributing jackets for homeless
“Mr. Bill Moore from Project New Hope accepted a large donation of jackets collected for homeless Veterans in the Commonwealth. Pictured here are Captain Thomas Ryan, Major Matthew Gravini, Mr. Bill Moore, and Trooper David Rameau. Project New Hope is dedicated to helping all Veterans, family members, and Gold Star …
Read More »City of New Bedford Police Department Ofc. Silva retires
“Ofc. Paul Silva received his retirement plaque after 28 years of dedicated service to the New Bedford Police Department. Silva was a cadet from April 1, 1990 to June 26, 1993. The next day, he started his career as a police officer until June 28, 2021. We thank you Silva, …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police volunteers take part in annual Pink Patch Project
“We were honored Saturday afternoon to take part once again in a great annual event, the gathering TD Garden of Massachusetts police departments who participate in the Massachusetts Pink Patch Project. These officers routinely give of their own time in and around their communities to raise awareness about cancer and …
Read More »The AHEAD Holiday Store is Opening to Shoppers starting Friday, Nov. 19th in New Bedford
Each year there is great anticipation of this event and this season the Ahead USA Company Store will be open the next two weekends in November and an expanded weekday schedule starting in December. Every visit is different as the stock rotates daily, but you’ll always find a great selection …
Read More »Westport Fire Department to welcomes two new firefighters to the ranks
“Congratulations to Call Firefighter Brody Pelletier (top), shown with his father, Westport Police Chief Keith Pelletier and Career Firefighter/Paramedic Steven Tabares (bottom) on their graduation from the Massachusetts Fire Academy’s 10-week career recruit program. FF Tabares will now begin his in-house training, before being assigned to Group 1, Station 2 …
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