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The most recent class of the Citizens Police Academy graduated from the program Friday, Dec. 29. The academy gives citizens the opportunity to learn more about police work from an inside perspective. Officers from the department led classes on a variety of topics. Twelve participants attended the most recent academy. Participants were: Judy Brosky, Jerry…

Mayor Jon Mitchell, Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro, and members of the City Council announced an important new investment in public safety Tuesday, proposing to expand the use of police cameras in public areas of key neighborhoods. The plan comes in response to recent feedback from neighborhood leaders and residents in key neighborhoods. Particular camera locations…

Christmas is over but the warm feelings remain, even in this bitter cold. With support from terrific sponsors and a generous public, we were happy to deliver gifts to nearly 100 children this year. Thanks to all who participated in the seventh annual Safe Zones Fill the Bus Toy Drive and a special shout out…

Some of our favorite people, retirees of the New Bedford Police Department, were the guests of honor at our annual Christmas party held Tuesday, Dec. 12 at police headquarters, 871 Rockdale Ave. Everyone enjoyed the chance to catch up and to view a special slide show of historic photos of department members organized by Ken…

Talented youngsters and local artists created a window into the spirit of City of One as they added their handprints to the design representing the NBPD Saturday. Check out the completed window at BCC’s Star Store building on Union Street. In addition to the painting, the children enjoyed pizza courtesy Domino’s, hot chocolate, wrote letters…

Members of the New Bedford Police Department spent Saturday morning buying presents for disadvantaged children at Target during our Presents with Police event. We are so grateful for all the support we received. We were able to shop with youngsters thanks to donations from Shuster Corporation, Stackhouse Club, Delken cleaners, New Bedford Police Union, Target,…

Want to have a say about the future of the New Bedford Police Department? Two community safety and police initiatives meetings are scheduled to allow the public to provide feedback. The New Bedford Police Department has a strong commitment to the city and to those who live, work or visit New Bedford. We want to…

On Tuesday morning, Nov. 21, Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with the help of the New Bedford Police Department, told ten-year-old Devin Sullivan of New Bedford that his wish to go to Walt Disney World Resort is coming true. Devin, who has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, found out about the special trip at a…

NEW BEDFORD _ The New Bedford Police Department welcomed three new officers Monday, Nov. 20, at a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. Officers Drew Frenette, Andrew Parker and Stephen Tomasia were sworn in by City Clerk Dennis Farias. Mayor Jon Mitchell, City Councilor Kerry Winterson, Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro and Lt. Ricard Rezendes were on…

Congratulations and welcome to the future members of the New Bedford Police Department, Recruits Andrew Parker, Drew Frenette and Stephen Tomasia, who graduated Wednesday morning from the 64th Recruit Officers Course at Plymouth Police Academy. We look forward to their service in our department. They will be sworn in Monday, Nov. 20 at City Hall.…