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DEA sponsered Drug Take Back Day will be Saturday, April 27th, 10am to 2pm at New Bedford Police Headquarters
What better day to clear out your medicine cabinet and bring your unwanted medications to New Bedford Police headquarters, 871 Rockdale Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Read MoreNothing says Easter in Southeastern Massachusetts like sweet bread!
We want to thank Sandy Silva for delivering sweet bread to Headquarters. Sandy is not pictured, but her two daughters, nephew, and Chief Cordeiro are pictured with wonderful sweet bread she brought us today, just before Easter!
Read MoreGreater New Bedford Opioid Task Force meet at Summit for stragetic planning on addiction
Chief Cordeiro and members of the Greater New Bedford Opioid Multi-Discipline Task Force met at The Whaling Museum on Thursday, April 11th, to provide their expertise on innovative interventions and best practices related to prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery, to contribute to the direction of the task force’s strategic planning efforts to combat addiction.
Read MoreConstruction underway for our new Sally port entrance and booking area at Headquarters
Today we started the construction of our new Sally Port that will be enclosed, along with the booking area that will be re-engineered and restructured as part of this construction at Headquarters. We are looking forward to the finished product!
Read MoreNBPD teams up with Saint Mary’s Church and The Saint Vincent Depaul Society to feed the homeless
New Bedford Police teamed up with Saint Mary’s Church and Saint Vincent Depaul to deliver meals to the homeless. Approximately 175 meals were prepared and delivered. We would like to the thank officers and members of the churches of Saint Vincent Depaul Society for their efforts toward feeding those in need. Pictured from left to…
Read MorePet Fest and Walk for Animals coming May 5th.
Coalition for Animals 20th Annual PET FEST and Walk for Animals Buttonwood Park… 745 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA SUNDAY MAY 5, 2019 (rain or shine) 10 am – 3 pm Help us raise money for the injured, sick, abandoned and neglected animals in OUR COMMUNITY! COALITION FOR ANIMALS 834 Kempton Street New Bedford, MA…
Read MoreThe City of New Bedford to begin annual street sweeping program
New Bedford, Massachusetts– The Department of Public Infrastructure will conduct a major street sweeping program in the city, including a parking ban on designated sides of the street as listed below. The program will run from April 4 through November 1. The street sweeping will operate on a bi-weekly schedule, at the following locations:…
Read MoreSchool Resource Officers Harris does a presentation at Holy Family/Holy Name on Bullying, sponsored by the Boston Bruins.
On Wednesday, March 27th, our very own School Resource Officers Shane Harris and Ryan Bland were at Holy Famly/Holy Name School in our city for the “BFit” initiative of the Boston Bruins. This initiative encourages and promotes healthier living throughout New England. Officer Harris spoke at this event and did a presentation on Bullying! Officer…
Read MoreNew Bedford Police participates in Healthy Community Day, coordinated by the Near North End Alliance
New Bedford Police came out in support of the Near North End Alliance’s “Healthy Community Day” held at the Global Learning Charter School on Saturday, March 16th. This event had several community partners on hand, with tables set up to provide a wide array of information and services. Our Family Services Unit had a table…
Read MoreCity of New Bedford to host low-cost rabies clinic at two locations.
P R E S S R E L E A S E City of New Bedford to Host Low-Cost Rabies Clinic at Two Locations 10am-12 Noon on Saturday, April 6, 2019 New Bedford, Massachusetts –The City of New Bedford through its Office of Animal Control will host a low-cost rabies clinic to vaccinate dogs, cats…
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