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Our Dynamic Recruitment Video!
Introducing Our Dynamic Recruitment Video! Embark on a thrilling journey with our newly unveiled recruitment video that delves into the riveting world of law enforcement. Joining the ranks of dedicated individuals committed to upholding justice and ensuring the safety of our communities promises a career filled with unparalleled benefits and rewards. As the backbone of…
Read MoreNew Bedford Police Department Award Ceremony 2023
Award Ceremony Program 2023
Read MoreThe City of New Bedford: Assessment of the New Bedford Police Department
The City of New Bedford: Assessment of the New Bedford Police Department By Jensen Hughes DOWNLOAD REPORT [PDF] DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE [PDF]
Read MoreNBPD 2022 Annual Crime Report
The New Bedford police department is an organization of law enforcement professionals committed to their mission of maintaining order, enforcing law, and building trust within the community. Not only do we expect our officers to execute this mission, but we insist that it be done with respect to the rights and freedoms granted to all…
Read MoreMeet the new Chief: Paul Oliveira
Chief was appointed to his role in 2021. He has served the City of New Bedford for nearly 30 years and most recently served as Deputy Chief of Police from 2016 until his appointment. Having grown up in the city, Chief Oliveira started his career as a uniform patrol officer in 1992, and then transferred…
Read More‘Filled with optimism’: New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira lays out goals for 2022
By Linda Roy of the Standard Times NEW BEDFORD — “It takes more courage than ever to wear this badge,” was one of the first statements Police Chief Paul Oliveira made this summer when he took over the reins of the New Bedford Police Department. He replaced Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro, who retired in April. Set to…
Read MoreNBPD trains Officers on updated use of force policies, provides enhanced communications training and investigates body cameras
NEW BEDFORD-Earlier this year the New Bedford Police Dept. embarked on making substantial changes to its “use of force” policies based on recommendations from Mayor Jon Mitchell’s Commission to Review Use of Force Policies at the NBPD in the wake of the 2020 death of George Floyd. Today, Chief Paul Oliveira is announcing that all…
Read MoreNBPD Acting Deputy Chief Adelino Sousa named to permanent role
NEW BEDFORD-Acting Deputy Chief Adelino Sousa has been named permanent Deputy Chief of the New Bedford Police Dept. Deputy Chief Sousa has been the “acting” Deputy Chief since April. Deputy Chief Sousa jointed the NBPD in 1994, became part of the Narcotics Division in 2000. He was assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force…
Read MoreSRO Shane Harris Recognized by National Association of School Resource Officers
NBPD School Resource Officer Shane Harris is being honored with the prestigious Regional Exceptional Service Award for the New England Region by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO). The Exceptional Service Award is presented to select individuals for their continuous and sustained service to their school community above and beyond that expected of…
Read MoreIn Memory of Sgt. Michael Cassidy
Sgt. Mike Cassidy passed away April 28, 2021 after valiant battle with COVID-19. This was a tremendous loss to our department and to the City of New Bedford. Sgt. Cassidy was a proud US Marine and served this city with his whole heart. He was the loving husband of Deborah A. (Fontaine) Cassidy and father…
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