New Bedford Police News
88 children Shop with a Cop with 75 NBPD officers
88 children will have a merrier Christmas thanks to 75 members of the New Bedford Police Department who participated in Shop with a Cop. The…
City of One window awarded best holiday spirit
We are so proud to report that our City of One window at Bristol Community College at 188 Union St. was awarded the best holiday…
Junior Achievement students visit police station
New Bedford must continue to come together as a “City of One” to increase public safety across our community and it will take the efforts…
City to address dangerous use of recreational vehicles
In an effort to create safer streets for the people of New Bedford, Mayor Jon Mitchell, members of the New Bedford City Council and New…
Police help serve early Thanksgiving dinner
Members of the New Bedford Police Department stepped up once again to support the community. Police Sgt. Nathaniel Rodriguez, far left, put out the call…
Licensing board sets holiday alcohol hours
The New Bedford Licensing Board has set the hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages for Thanksgiving Eve and Day, Christmas Eve and Day and…
Active shooter drill Nov. 19
An active shooter drill will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 19 at New Bedford Third District Court, 75 N. 6th St.…
Officer Dean Lawrence grand marshal of Veterans Day parade
The City of New Bedford and the New Bedford Police Department are proud to announce that New Bedford Police Officer Dean Lawrence will serve as…
Open house Nov. 10 at Station 3
NEW BEDFORD _ On Thursday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon, the public is invited to meet Capt. Thomas Flood at Station Three, 781…
Police Chief Cordeiro among speakers at domestic violence vigil
New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro was among the community members who lit candles and participated in a vigil in memory of domestic violence victims…
Americans’ respect for police at 49-year high
Americans’ respect for police has reached its highest level in nearly 50 years. More than three in four Americans, or 76 percent, have a “great…
Chief wishes everyone a safe, happy Halloween
Halloween is days away and the New Bedford Police Department wants to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday. Extra patrols will be out that…
Bring unused, expired medications to Drug Take-Back Day
The New Bedford Police Department encourages residents to drop off unused or expired medications from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at New…
Officer Michael Boswell honored for saving a life
Officer Michael Boswell, a 23-year veteran of the New Bedford Police Department assigned to station 3 in the North End, was honored on Oct. 14…
NBPD detectives take gun off street
Great work by the NBPD gang unit in finding a loaded firearm stolen from an area gun shop hidden under a boiler in the basement…
Lt. Amos Melo leads active shooter training
No one wants to consider the possibility of an active shooter entering their workplace. But being prepared and being aware could save your life and…
Camera Registry Program
“New Bedford is a City of One. We all work together to make the city a great place to live and work. This effort is…
New Bedford Police Chaplain David A. Lima
The New Bedford Police Department formally announces Reverend David Lima as the Chaplain of the New Bedford Police Department. Reverend David A. Lima has been…
Job Openings
Follow the links below to the job description posted on the City Of New Bedford website. Intern Coordinator Data Entry Clerk Temp
