Applications are due by March 16, 2016.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Spring Citizen's Police Academy
The Salem Police Department will be holding a Citizen's Police Academy starting March 30, 2016.
Click here to download the application.
Friday, February 12, 2016
SPD Officer Places Top In Class
On Thursday, February 11, 2016 Salem Police Reserve Officer Kristina Monk graduated from the Reading Police Academy. Reserve Officer Monk finished the academy in the top of her class for defensive tactics. Please join us in saying congratulations to Officer Monk, we look forward to her joining the ranks of the Salem Police soon.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Chief Butler Reads to Kindergartners
On January 29, 2016 Chief Mary Butler visited the Kindergarten class at the Witchcraft Heights School and read to them from Sneezy the Snowman. The class had some great questions for the Chief, and they each got to try on her hat!
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Snow Emergency 2/8/2016
The City of Salem has declared a Snow Emergency effective Monday, February 8, 2016 at 9:00 am until 8:30 pm.
Parking will be allowed in the downtown emergency district until 12:00 noon.
Update February 8, 2016 4:40 pm:
The snow emergency will be lifted at 8:30 pm. It is important that all cars be removed from all school lots promptly following the snow ban being lifted. Crews need to clear the lots for school tomorrow. Please keep cars off the streets until 8:30 to allow crews to finish city streets. We are actively enforcing the parking ban at this time.
Again, if your vehicle is in a school lot after 8:30 p.m. you will be ticketed and subject to towing.
All vehicles must be removed from the streets; failure to do so may result in ticketing and towing. For a list of approved public off street parking sites and streets included in the downtown emergency snow district please visit the City's Snow Emergency Central or call our Snow Emergency Hotline at 978-744-0171 extension 166.
If your vehicle has been towed, please contact us at 978-744-1212 for information.
To report a power outage or check the status of an outage contact National Grid at 1-800-465-1212 or visit their storm page here. Do not call 9-1-1 to report a power outage unless there is a life threatening emergency.
For inquiries related to snow removal or plowing please contact the Department of Public Works at 978-744-3302. If there is no answer please leave a message and your issue will be address as soon as possible. You may also request services from the DPW through the SeeClickFix app online or on your phone. Visit this informational page for more information.
Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SalemMAPolice and on Twitter @SalemMAPolice for updates as the storm progresses.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Snow Emergency 2/5/2016
The City of Salem has declared a Snow Emergency effective Friday, February 7, 2016 at 7:00 am until 7:00 pm.
Update 2/7/16 6:00 pm:
The snow emergency parking ban will be lifted as of 7:00 pm. Please remove vehicles from school lots as soon as possible.
All vehicles must be removed from the streets; failure to do so may result in ticketing and towing. For a list of approved public off street parking sites please visit the City's Snow Emergency Central or call our Snow Emergency Hotline at 978-744-0171 extension 166.
If your vehicle has been towed, please contact us at 978-744-1212 for information.
To report a power outage or check the status of an outage contact National Grid at 1-800-465-1212 or visit their storm page here. Do not call 9-1-1 to report a power outage unless there is a life threatening emergency.
For inquiries related to snow removal or plowing please contact the Department of Public Works at 978-744-3302. If there is no answer please leave a message and your issue will be address as soon as possible. You may also request services from the DPW through the SeeClickFix app online or on your phone. Visit this informational page for more information.
Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SalemMAPolice and on Twitter @SalemMAPolice for updates as the storm progresses.
Update 2/7/16 6:00 pm:
The snow emergency parking ban will be lifted as of 7:00 pm. Please remove vehicles from school lots as soon as possible.
All vehicles must be removed from the streets; failure to do so may result in ticketing and towing. For a list of approved public off street parking sites please visit the City's Snow Emergency Central or call our Snow Emergency Hotline at 978-744-0171 extension 166.
If your vehicle has been towed, please contact us at 978-744-1212 for information.
To report a power outage or check the status of an outage contact National Grid at 1-800-465-1212 or visit their storm page here. Do not call 9-1-1 to report a power outage unless there is a life threatening emergency.
For inquiries related to snow removal or plowing please contact the Department of Public Works at 978-744-3302. If there is no answer please leave a message and your issue will be address as soon as possible. You may also request services from the DPW through the SeeClickFix app online or on your phone. Visit this informational page for more information.
Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SalemMAPolice and on Twitter @SalemMAPolice for updates as the storm progresses.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Salem Police Department Awarded Grant to Combat Underage Drinking
The Salem Police Department was
recently awarded a $9,900 grant to combat underage drinking. The Executive Office of Public Safety and
Security’s Highway Safety Division (EOPSS/HSD) and the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) is providing $505,000 in funding to 71 Massachusetts
communities on a competitive basis with awards ranging from $4,200 to $15,000.
“This much needed funding helps
us target the problem of underage drinking on all fronts,” said Captain Kate
Stephens. “Whether you are underage, plan to sell to a minor, or buy alcohol
for a minor, this funding promotes our effort to diligently enforce the laws
against underage drinking.”
Funds support compliance checks
for minors in bars, restaurants and retail locations; reverse stings and “Cops
in Shops” programs; “shoulder tap” solicitations; surveillance patrols; and
party patrols. Through a combination of
these techniques, departments analyze and crack down on minors who seek to
circumvent the law and people and businesses that enable them.
“Teens and parents need to be
reminded that underage drinking is not a game. It’s deadly serious,” said Captain Stephens. “Parents need to
know that hosting a party where alcohol is served to minors is illegal and extremely
dangerous for young people and the entire community. Parents should also know
they will face all legal liabilities. Our City faces an additional challenge
given the fact that a large percentage of Salem State University is under the
age of 21. As in years past we will concentrate heavily on those areas adjacent
to Salem State University”
With the upcoming Prom season in mind we will increase our efforts to
reduce the opportunities for underage alcohol consumption. The Salem Police Department, in partnership
with EOPSS/HSD and NHTSA recognizes that traffic crashes are preventable and is
committed to using this grant to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related
fatalities and injuries in because any
loss of life or injury on our roadways is one too many” said Captain Stephens.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Training Notice
This Wednesday, February 3, 2016 the Salem Police along with agencies
from NEMLEC will be training at the former Spaulding North Shore
building on the Salem Hospital campus. There will be a large number of
officers and vehicles from agencies across the region attending the
training. This is planned, routine training and there is no threat to the public or need for alarm. We will post reminders on our Facebook and Twitter accounts as well as on sign boards in the area of the hospital.
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