New Bedford Police News

Dispatchers and call takers: from heart-breaking to heart-pounding, silly to serious, they guide public in high pressure job

August 3, 2020

Jessica Melo recalls the elderly woman on the other end of the phone who could hardly breathe. A New Bedford Police Department dispatcher for two…

Homecoming for a hero!

August 3, 2020

We have some great news to share! Yesterday, we welcomed home our very own Sgt. Sam Ortega who is beating COVID-19! Sgt. Ortega returned home…

Clinicians partnering with NBPD to bring support to those facing mental illness

August 3, 2020

Child and Family Services clinician Jake Hasson and Officer Yesenia Miranda-Santiago head out. Jake assists when someone has a change in mental health status by…

Command Training Series: First Line Supervisors

August 3, 2020

Congratulating three of our own who recently completed the “Command Training Series: First Line Supervisor Course” at the Justice System Training & Research Institute at…

Citizen’s Police Academy

August 3, 2020

Some photos of the 2020 Citizens’ Police Academy held at NBPD to provide a look inside the department’s work across the community.

Black History Month at NBPD

August 3, 2020

New Bedford has such a rich history and our department is such an important part of it that we didn’t want to let Black History…

Change and progress light the path for promotions and new officers

August 3, 2020

Change and progress were the prevalent themes during the New Bedford Police Dept.’s 11th Promotions Ceremony Tuesday at Keith Middle School on Feb. 15. The…

New sally port and central booking

August 3, 2020

The New Bedford Police Department has introduced enhanced central booking and sally port facilities at Police Headquarters at 781 Rockdale ave in the city. The…

Welcome new officers

August 3, 2020

Congratulations to our newest members of the New Bedford Police Department. The following officers pictured, were sworn-in on Monday, November 25th, during the department’s 10th…

Live Saving Award

August 3, 2020

Congratulations to Sergeant Kurtis Gonsalves, Officer Patrick Reedy, Officer Jonathan Plourde, and Officer Marc Conley who were recipients of the Life-Saving Award. Their actions helped…

New Officer Sworn In

June 24, 2020

Officer Matthew Couture was sworn in as the newest member of the New Bedford Police Dept. on June 22. We welcome Officer Couture and wish…

NBPD host Promotional, Swearing-in, and Award Ceremony.

November 26, 2019

NEW BEDFORD- On Monday, November 25th, 2019, New Bedford Police held their 10th Promotional Ceremony, along with a Swearing-in and Life-Saving Award Ceremony at Keith…

New Bedford Police holding the “Guns for Groceries” program

November 15, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE – Fall River and New Bedford “Guns for Groceries” events planned for November 23rd Initiative inspired by the late Rev. Robert Lawrence and…

Veteran’s Day Parade, Monday, November 11th

November 5, 2019

Friends of Jack’s TuTu challenge

November 3, 2019

Chief Cordeiro takes the “TuTu Challenge” created by the Friends of Jack Foundation.

National Drug Take Back

October 28, 2019

This past Saturday’s DEA sponsored National Drug Take Back was increased by almost 80 pounds from the National Drug Take hosted on April 27, 2019…

Chief Joseph Cordeiro and Chief Frank Frederickson of Yarmouth at the new Sgt. Gannon Playground

October 28, 2019

Chief Joseph Cordeiro and Chief Frank Frederickson of the Yarmouth Police Department pose in front of the new Sgt. Sean Gannon playground, recently built at…

National Drug Take Back, sponsored by DEA.

October 23, 2019

Retired Officers recieve plaques for their years of service.

October 23, 2019

We would like to thank retired Police Officers Deborah Dupont and Christopher Dupont for their several years of service in our department. Both Deborah and…

NBPD and Animal Control investigating dog cruelty case

October 9, 2019

The New Bedford Police Department responded to an address in the City’s West End after reports of cruelty to a dog. Animal Control and Police…