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In 2018, Sgt. Michael Cassidy was honored for his efforts with the life-saving award presented at a ceremony held at New Bedford Police headquarters after he responded to a call for a cashier slumped over her register at a Market Basket on Coggeshall Street. Sgt. Cassidy raced to the scene, determined she had no pulse and immediately began life-saving efforts. He was soon joined by other first responders, including members of the New Bedford Fire Department. The cashier was revived and has since recovered.
It is with the heaviest of hearts and deepest of respect that Acting Chief Paul Oliveira mourns the passing of NBPD Sgt. Mike Cassidy after a valiant battle with COVID-19.
Sgt. Cassidy was a US Marine who served in Desert Storm before returning to New Bedford where he joined the NBPD in 1994. Throughout his career, he served in Uniform Patrol, Narcotics, Criminal Investigations and Firearms. Sgt. Cassidy received New Bedford Life Saving Awards in 2006 and 2018 along with numerous citations and commendations for his military and police service from the City, the Commonwealth of MA, and the US Senate and Congress/Recognition of American Red Cross Real Hero’s Award.
“This is a tremendous loss to our department and to the City of New Bedford as we all know Sgt. Cassidy was a proud Officer who served the people of this city with his whole heart,” said Oliveira. “Sgt. Cassidy loved being a Police Officer and went above and beyond to impact the lives of others in a positive way.”
Please take a moment to remember him and keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
New Bedford Police Department photo.
