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Welcome new officers
Congratulations to our newest members of the New Bedford Police Department. The following officers pictured, were sworn-in on Monday, November 25th, during the department’s 10th Promotional Ceremony. Pictured standing from left to right; Chief Joseph Cordeiro, Officer Ross Rodriguez, Officer Jeffrey Fournier, Officer Nathaniel Almeida, Officer Hiram Sanchez, Deputy Chief Paul Oliveira, Mayor Jon Mitchell,…
Read MoreLive Saving Award
Congratulations to Sergeant Kurtis Gonsalves, Officer Patrick Reedy, Officer Jonathan Plourde, and Officer Marc Conley who were recipients of the Life-Saving Award. Their actions helped prevent the loss of human life. Thank you for your actions and continued service to our community. They received the award during the department’s 10th Promotional Ceremony. Pictured from left…
Read MoreNew Officer Sworn In
Officer Matthew Couture was sworn in as the newest member of the New Bedford Police Dept. on June 22. We welcome Officer Couture and wish him the best. CLICK HERE to watch video
Read MoreNBPD host Promotional, Swearing-in, and Award Ceremony.
NEW BEDFORD- On Monday, November 25th, 2019, New Bedford Police held their 10th Promotional Ceremony, along with a Swearing-in and Life-Saving Award Ceremony at Keith Middle School in New Bedford. The New Bedford Police promoted Sergeant Norman Duchesneau to the rank of Lieutenant, Detective Matthew Rodrigues to the rank of Sergeant, and Officer Donald Williams…
Read MoreNew Bedford Police holding the “Guns for Groceries” program
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…
Read MoreVeteran’s Day Parade, Monday, November 11th
Friends of Jack’s TuTu challenge
Chief Cordeiro takes the “TuTu Challenge” created by the Friends of Jack Foundation.
Read MoreNational Drug Take Back
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…
Read MoreChief Joseph Cordeiro and Chief Frank Frederickson of Yarmouth at the new Sgt. Gannon Playground
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…
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