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MEDIA RELEASE – Fall River and New Bedford “Guns for Groceries” events planned for November 23rd Initiative inspired by the late Rev. Robert Lawrence and facilitated by UMass Dartmouth Leduc Center for Civic Engagement encourages citizens to exchange guns for Market Basket gift cards and Domino’s pizza coupons The New Bedford and Fall River police…

Chief Cordeiro takes the “TuTu Challenge” created by the Friends of Jack Foundation.

This past Saturday’s DEA sponsored National Drug Take Back was increased by almost 80 pounds from the National Drug Take hosted on April 27, 2019 by the New Bedford Police. In April, 230.8 pound of medication was dropped off. October’s take back took in 310 pounds! The National Drug Take Back Program is done twice…

Chief Joseph Cordeiro and Chief Frank Frederickson of the Yarmouth Police Department pose in front of the new Sgt. Sean Gannon playground, recently built at Campbell School in New Bedford. The playground was named in honor of Sgt. Gannon, a New Bedford native, who lost his life in the line of duty while serving for…

We would like to thank retired Police Officers Deborah Dupont and Christopher Dupont for their several years of service in our department. Both Deborah and Christopher retired in January of 2019, and will be surely missed. Both received plaques for their years of service, with their badges displayed on the plaque. The plaques were presented…

The New Bedford Police Department responded to an address in the City’s West End after reports of cruelty to a dog. Animal Control and Police took one adult dog and three puppies from the address and they are being sent to a Forensic Veterinarian for further evaluation. The dogs did not appear outwardly injured, but…

Have you ever wanted to talk to a police officer about your concerns? Learn more about their work? All while savoring a great cup of coffee? Here’s your chance! New Bedford Police Department is joining with police departments across the country for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Members of the department will…

NBPD and Child & Family Services partner on a co-response program. NEW BEDFORD- The New Bedford Police Department and Child & Family Services, Inc. Emergency Services Program (ESP) have partnered and are now providing a Co-Response Program. Chief Cordeiro recognized the need for improving the availability of behavioral health services in our community. Chief Cordeiro…