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Meet and Greet

On Tuesday June 21st, 2016 between the hours of 10am- 2pm, the New Bedford Police Department would like to welcome everyone to 572 Pleasant Street to meet the new Commander of Station One, Captain Belong. Captain Belong recently took command of the station after former Captain J. Cordeiro was promoted to Chief. Captain Belong would…

New Bedford Police Department Promotions

On Friday June 3rd in an auditorium filled with family and friends, the New Bedford Police Department held a ceremony to make several promotions within its ranks. Lt. D. Ledo was promoted to Captain Lt. D. Belong was promoted to Captain Sgt. A. Hegarty was promoted to Lieutenant Sgt. P. Dacosta was promoted to Lieutenant…

Chief Joseph Cordeiro sworn in as New Bedford Police Chief

As of Thursday, May 19th 2016, the New Bedford Police Department has a new chief. Chief Joseph Cordeiro was sworn in as the new Police Chief after the passing in December of Chief Provencher. In a room filled with friends, family and co-workers, he announced his plan and ideas to help move the city forward.…

National Drug Take Back Day April 29th 2016

The New Bedford Police Department has once again joined up with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to conduct another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 29th 2016, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the New Bedford Police Department, 871 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA to provide a venue for city residents…

Spring 2016 Recycling Events

Questioning how to properly dispose of needles, tires, household hazardous waste, confidential papers, or medications? See the flyer for upcoming events in 2016.

Do you have unused or expired prescription drugs or medications in your home?

Feel free to drop those off at one of two drop boxes within the Police Department. One is located at Police Headquarters at 871 Rockdale Avenue. The second one is located at Station One at 572 Pleasant Street. Accepted items: -Prescription Patches -Prescription Medications -Prescription Ointments -Over-the-counter Medications -Vitamins -Samples -Veterinary Medications Not- Accepted Items:…

2016 Massachusetts Juvenile Police Association School Resource Officer of the Year

At this year’s Mass Juvenile Police Association, Officer Leanne Fisher was awarded the 2016 Massachusetts School Resource Officer of the Year award. Her professionalism and work ethic continues to set the standard for School Resource Officers. It is a great honor to have her recognized on the state level. Congratulations to Officer Fisher.

Sticker Shock

On Friday (January 29th) students participated with Student Resource Officer’s Leanne Fisher and Ryan Bland in a Sticker Shock Campaign with the help of DA’s Underage Drinking Task Force, The New Bedford Health Department, and a local liquor store Douglas Wine and Spirits. Involvement included students from New Bedford Regional Voc-Tech, and New Bedford High…

Call For Art

“March of the Unwavering” is an art exhibit created by artists who work in public safety. Police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, paramedics and even prosecuting attorneys, will all lend their creative talent into making this a unique show at the UMASS College of Visual Arts in downtown New Bedford. The show will run from March…

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, September 26th

The New Bedford Police Department has once again joined up with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to conduct another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the New Bedford Police Department, 871 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA to provide a venue for city residents…