New Bedford Police News

Bring unused, expired medications to Drug Take-Back Day

October 17, 2016

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

October 14, 2016

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

October 13, 2016

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

October 12, 2016

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

October 7, 2016

“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

September 15, 2016

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

September 13, 2016

Follow the links below to the job description posted on the City Of New Bedford website. Intern Coordinator Data Entry Clerk Temp

National Night Out

July 28, 2016

National night out

Phone Outage

July 28, 2016

On Friday July 29th beginning at 6PM the city will be doing some work that will cause an outage of the phone lines to the…

North End Meet and Greet

July 19, 2016

North End Meet and Greet On Tuesday July 26th, 2016 between the hours of 10am- 12pm, the New Bedford Police Department would like to welcome…

Operation Outreach

June 24, 2016

Operation Outreach In an effort to help combat the opiate crisis affecting our community, the New Bedford Police Department has teamed up with P.A.A.C.A (Positive…

South End Meet and Greet

June 22, 2016

On Thursday June 30th, 2016 between the hours of 10am- 12pm, the New Bedford Police Department would like to welcome everyone to 168 Cove Street…

Meet and Greet

June 14, 2016

On Tuesday June 21st, 2016 between the hours of 10am- 2pm, the New Bedford Police Department would like to welcome everyone to 572 Pleasant Street…

New Bedford Police Department Promotions

June 7, 2016

On Friday June 3rd in an auditorium filled with family and friends, the New Bedford Police Department held a ceremony to make several promotions within…

Chief Joseph Cordeiro sworn in as New Bedford Police Chief

May 20, 2016

As of Thursday, May 19th 2016, the New Bedford Police Department has a new chief. Chief Joseph Cordeiro was sworn in as the new Police…

National Drug Take Back Day April 29th 2016

April 29, 2016

The New Bedford Police Department has once again joined up with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to conduct another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day…

Spring 2016 Recycling Events

April 14, 2016

Questioning how to properly dispose of needles, tires, household hazardous waste, confidential papers, or medications? See the flyer for upcoming events in 2016.

Do you have unused or expired prescription drugs or medications in your home?

April 14, 2016

Feel free to drop those off at one of two drop boxes within the Police Department. One is located at Police Headquarters at 871 Rockdale…

2016 Massachusetts Juvenile Police Association School Resource Officer of the Year

April 1, 2016

At this year’s Mass Juvenile Police Association, Officer Leanne Fisher was awarded the 2016 Massachusetts School Resource Officer of the Year award. Her professionalism and…

Sticker Shock

February 8, 2016

On Friday (January 29th) students participated with Student Resource Officer’s Leanne Fisher and Ryan Bland in a Sticker Shock Campaign with the help of DA’s…