Posts by New Bedford Police Department
Five New Bedford Police recruits graduate from the Reading Police Academy
Congratulations to the newest members of the New Bedford Police Department. They graduated from the Reading Police Academy on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019. Pictured from left to right; Deputy Chief Paul Oliveira, Officer Tyler Vieira, Officer Alan Kubik, Officer Alexandria Richards, Officer Brandon Duarte, Officer Christopher Los, and Chief Joseph Cordeiro.
Read MoreNew Bedford Police held their 9th Promotional and Awards Ceremony on July 25, 2019
The New Bedford Police held their 9th Promotional and Awards Ceremony at Keith Middle School on Thursday, July 25th, 2019. Officer Julio Martinez was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Awards were also presented during the promotional ceremony. Officer Gregory Sirois, was present with the Chief’s Award for recognition and outstanding service. Jill Fearons was…
Read MoreFeast of The Blessed Sacrament Parade
Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Parade The Traffic Division of the New Bedford Police Department wishes to announce that the annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament parade will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2019. The parade will form at Brooklawn Park and will step off sharply at 2:00 pm from Brooklawn Street and Acushnet…
Read MoreFive newly sworn Police Officers added to the New Bedford Bedford Police force.
Congratulations to our newly appointed police officers, who were sworn in on Monday, July 8th, 2019 at City Hall. Pictured from left to right; City Council President Linda Morad, Chief Joseph Cordeiro, Deputy Chief Paul Oliveira, Officer Jorge Barbosa, Officer Patrick Kustka, Officer Trevor Bettencourt, Officer Tyler White, Officer Nuno Cunha, Mayor Jonathan Mitchell, and…
Read MoreNew Bedford Police welcomes four new officers.
We want to extend our congratulations to our newest members of the New Bedford Police Department. These officers graduated today from the Randolph Police Academy after 21 weeks of recruit training. Today’s graduation was held at the Brockton High School. Pictured from left to right; Chief Joseph Cordeiro, Officer Jorge Barbosa, Officer Tyler White, Officer…
Read MoreNew Bedford Police Department Receives Grant from P.A.A.R.I. to Bring on Full-Time AmeriCorps VISTA Membe
New Bedford — Chief Joseph Cordeiro is pleased to announce that the New Bedford Police Department has received a grant from the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.) to bring on a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA member to increase the department’s addiction and recovery program capacity. This groundbreaking new National Recovery Corps program will allow…
Read MoreCape Verdean Day Parade
DATE: June 14, 2019 TO: NEWS MEDIA FROM: Sgt. Scott Liberty SUBJECT: Cape Verdean’s Day PARADE — Saturday, July 6, 2019 The Traffic Division of the New Bedford Police Department announces that the annual CAPE VERDEAN’ S Day Parade will be held on Saturday July 6, 2019. The Parade will form at Buttonwood Park at…
Read MoreNew Bedford Police investigating suspicious behavior at city park
NEW BEDFORD- On Saturday, June 8th, at approximately 5:00 pm, New Bedford Police responded to Hazelwood Park, in the South End of the city on a complaint of a male who attempted to lure a 5-year-old child away from the area. Police met with the child’s mother, who stated her child was in the playground…
Read MoreMemorial Day Parade
DATE : May 16, 2019 TO: NEWS MEDIA FROM: SGT Scott Liberty SUBJECT: MEMORIAI, DAY PARADE – MONDAY, 27, 2019 The Traffic Division of the New Bedford Police Department announces that the annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday May 27, 2019. The parade will form at Hathaway Blvd. and Parker St. at…
Read MoreMayor and City Officials announce significant investments in the New Bedford Police Department
New Bedford, Massachusetts– Mayor Jon Mitchell and Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro announced significant investments in the New Bedford Police Department at a press conference Tuesday afternoon at police headquarters. The announcement included 11 new police cruisers, an investment of approximately $566,000 in free cash, or unused funds from the previous fiscal year. With 43 front-line…
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