Progress Tracker
Welcome to the New Bedford Police Department’s progress and updates page. This page provides an overview of several ongoing initiatives within the department, including the implementation of recommendations from the 21st Century Policing (21CP) assessment as well as key operational goals established by Chief Jason Thody. These trackers are intended to provide transparency into the work being done to strengthen policies, improve operations, and enhance the services we provide to the community.
As the department continues to review, update, and modernize its practices, we want the public to be able to follow that progress. Our goal is to ensure the community can come along on this journey with us and see the steps being taken as we implement changes and continue working to strengthen the department.
We will be updating these trackers continuously as progress is made.
Chief’s One-Year Goals
Following his appointment as Chief of the New Bedford Police Department, Chief Jason Thody established a series of one-year goals focused on strengthening department operations, improving policies and training, and enhancing the services provided to the community.
The plan began with an initial assessment period to evaluate department operations and identify key priorities. Since then, the department has been working through a number of initiatives focused on organizational improvements, policy updates, training, and operational changes. The progress tracker below provides a transparent overview of the department’s progress as these goals are implemented.
Professional Standards Unit (PSU)
The Professional Standards Unit (PSU) is responsible for overseeing internal investigations, managing complaints, and ensuring accountability within the New Bedford Police Department.
The progress tracker below highlights the department’s progress in implementing recommendations from the 21st Century Policing (21CP) assessment related to internal accountability and oversight.
Violent Crime & Intelligence Unit
The Violent Crime & Intelligence Unit (formally known as OCIB) investigates serious offenses, gathers intelligence, and supports crime reduction efforts throughout the city. The progress tracker below highlights the department’s progress in implementing 21st Century Policing (21CP) recommendations related to investigative operations and intelligence management, including updates to policies, supervision, training, and investigative procedures.