New Bedford Police News
Police exam informational classes Feb. 2, 11, 16
The New Bedford Police Department is looking for a few good men and women to join the force and serve and protect their community. Informational…
Animal control officers kindness earns praise
Pets are like family to people. That makes the kindness of animal control officers Manny Maciel and Ann Marie Dasilva, who provided compassion and…
New police officers to be sworn in Monday
Congratulations to Jeremy Dellecese and Samuel Algarin-Mojica, who will be sworn in Monday as the newest members of the New Bedford Police Department family. They…
Vocational students get hands-on police lesson
Juniors in the legal and protective services program at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School visited police headquarters Tuesday to participate in a mock…
Junior police academy gives middle schoolers a look at NBPD
NEW BEDFORD _ Students at Keith Middle School received a behind-the-scenes look at police work this fall through the Junior Police Academy, an eight-week program…
Chief meets with students at Discovery Language Academy
Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro met with students at Discovery Language Academy Wednesday, Jan. 11 to discuss the personal and professional benefits of speaking a second…
New Bedford receives Shannon grant for at-risk youth
The City of New Bedford received $382,068 for 2017 to support at-risk youth through the Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative, which…
NBPD hiring domestic violence advocate
The New Bedford Police Department is hiring a domestic violence advocate to work nights, offering support and resource information to victims of domestic violence. Applicants…
Outreach program reaches out to addicts, families
NEW BEDFORD _ The call crackles on the police radio. Someone has overdosed on heroin and needs immediate help. Police respond to the scene, one…
Cruisers serve as sleighs to deliver gifts to children
New Bedford police cruisers doubled as sleighs Thursday and Friday as officers delivered presents to children in need. Police officers volunteered their time to distribute…
Police recruits brighten holidays by serving community
We salute future members of the NBPD and other area departments. Members of the Plymouth Police Academy 63rd Recruit Officer Class (ROC) shared their time…
Santa aka Sgt. Fernandes visits HayMac
Sgt. Joshua Fernandes filled in for Santa Friday, Dec. 16 at Hayden-Mcfadden Elementary School spreading good cheer and bringing holiday spirit to the event.
Mark Mahoney retires after 40 years of service
Mark Mahoney was congratulated by Mayor Jon Mitchell, Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro and city employees Monday, Dec. 19 on his retirement as emergency management director…
H.O.P.E Collaborative hiring clinical case manager
Want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families in the area? This job might be for you! H.O.P.E. Collaborative Job…
Have a happy and safe holiday season!
With this joyous season quickly approaching, we would like to offer everyone some tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe. • Avoid…
Help fill the bus to brighten holiday for children in need
Brighten the season for a local child while boosting your own holiday spirit by participating in the sixth annual Fill the Bus toy drive from…
Little People’s College children create special ornaments
Children from Little People’s College brightened our holidays by creating handmade ornaments, complete with thin blue lines to symbolize solidarity with police. We were proud…
Three NBPD sergeants graduate from training series
Congratulations to three New Bedford Police Dept. sergeants who graduated Friday, Dec. 9 from the command training series: first line supervisor course at Roger Williams…
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…