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Officer Kurtis Gonsalves recently made an impromptu visit to the summer camp at Holy Family Holy Name School, where youngsters were enjoying some water events on a hot, humid day. Chief Joseph Cordeiro was happy to hear of the officer’s visit. “I’m loving it,” said Chief Cordeiro. “Keep up the good work Officer Gonsalves.” Photo…

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health today launched its first statewide public information campaign to educate parents of middle and high school-aged children about the dangers of vape pens and e-cigarettes. The campaign, The New Look of Nicotine Addiction, seeks to spread the word that these high-tech products are harmful, that they contain nicotine which…

The dog park is open! Learn how to keep your dog safe and content at the park during a free seminar from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28 at Hazelwood Senior Center, 553 Brock Ave. The seminar is presented by Harmonious Hounds and is sponsored by New Bedford Animal Control, New Bedford Coalition for Animals, New…

Congratulations to Chief Joseph Cordeiro, who will receive a leadership award at a ceremony June 27 from the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.) Since June 2015, P.A.A.R.I. has grown into a national movement of law enforcement agencies who believe in treatment over arrest and incarceration. P.A.A.R.I.’s third annual Leadership Awards serve as an…

We have been receiving reports of yet another scam in the city. Scammers are going door to door claiming to represent PACE and asking for utility bills and account numbers. Officials at PACE have asked us to remind the public that these people do not represent PACE. PACE provides assistance with home heating and electricity…

New Bedford Police are warning the public of an increasing number of telephone scams that attempt to steal money from unsuspecting or anxious callers. Scammers use a variety of scare tactics to get people to provide their personal identification and/or money. Police urge the public to hang up on any suspicious caller. If possible, record…

Officer Stephen Brown received a warm thank you from the children and staff at Days of Discovery day care following his recent visit there to meet the youngsters and talk to them about safety. He showed the children how to dial 911 and told them to tell an adult if a stranger tries to talk…

Here is a job opportunity PROJECT COORDINATOR GRADE 12    $18.95 – $26.78 Police FUNCTION:   The Program Coordinator will serve as the program manager for the grant as well as the Liaison between the Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office. He or she will facilitate meetings, coordinate programmatic updates, reports, and correspondence, as well…

Bald is beautiful. Especially when having a bald head supports children with cancer.  Det. Claudia Sampson, Sgt. Bryan Safioleas and Officer Trevor Sylvia will have their heads shaved Sunday, June 3 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough during One Mission Buzz Off, which raises money for services to help children with cancer.  Funds raised help with…