Announcements

“Sheriff Heroux signed a proclamation confirming the BCSO’s commitment to veterans with the U.S. Army Reserve. Sgt. Curtis Mateus and Lt. Nelson Cabral from the newly formed BCSO Veteran’s Committee joined the Sheriff for this signing. The BCSO Veteran’s Committee consists of both current and former staff who have served …

“Cops for Kids with Cancer met with a 7-year-old, and his family, from Worcester to present a $5,000 check to assist with medical expenses as he undergoes cancer treatment. Trooper Alexa Harvey, from the Sturbridge barracks, was connected with the boy and his family and knew the troopers from C-5 …

“The Wareham Police family sadly announce the passing of retired Officer William Fihlman. Officer Fihlman was a true public servant, where he served a full career with the United States Navy and also with the Massachusetts Air National Guard, before joining the Wareham Police Department. After his retirement from the …

“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 15, 2024 – April 19, 2024, and they are as follows: City offices will be closed on Monday, April 15th in observation of Patriot’s Day Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: …

Connecticut-based Mohawk Northeast Inc. faces $214K in OSHA penalties. “BRAINTREE, MA – A Connecticut marine and heavy construction contractor could have prevented the October 2023 collapse of a 200-foot section of pier on Hervey Tichon Avenue in New Bedford — which plunged five workers into the Acushnet River and injured …

“Please join Chief Levesque and the members of the Dartmouth Police Department as we congratulate Detective Kyle Costa on his retirement from the department. Kyle has served as a police officer for over 34 years and has given back to the community time and time again. Because he specifically asked …

“City of New Bedford Police Department Officers Edgardo Llanos, Carlos Fernandes, and Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola were excited to make new friends at this past Sunday’s Special Olympics event at Babson College. They were honored to be invited to hand out medals to the great champion athletes!! Thank you …

“Lieutenant Ray Reimold deployed to Hawaii! April 8, 2024: Hawaii Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) – Maui Hawaii Wildfires Deployment. In response to a State of Hawaii Emergency Mutual Aid Compact (EMAC) request for assistance, and in coordination with Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Emergency …

COME JOIN THE PACE TEAM! CONSTRUCTION SKILLS TRAINER Get in on the ground floor of the new PACE Workforce Development Center (WDC)! We have just opened the center in March, 2024. The Workforce Development Center houses our YouthBuild Program and our new adult program READY (Reaching Employment Access by Discovering …

“Our academy participated in Use of Force training this week. Recruits have spent time doing classwork and participating in practical lessons learning about handcuffing, OC spray, report writing, and landmark court cases surrounding use of force. In the pictures below, recruits practiced proper handcuffing skills to be used to stabilize …