Dighton Police Hiring Full-Time Officers DIGHTON – Acting Chief George Nichols is pleased to share that the Dighton Police Department is searching for talented candidates to register for its upcoming Police Officer Entrance Exam. The exam is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9 and will be held at 130 Center St. Check-in starts at 12:45 p.m. […]
Dighton Police Officially Launch Body-Worn Camera Program for All Sworn Officers
DIGHTON — Chief Shawn Cronin is pleased to announce that the Dighton Police Department has officially launched its body-worn camera program for all sworn officers today. The program officially began Monday, March 6. All officers have been outfitted with a Wolfcom body-worn camera, which is affixed in the officer’s uniform to prevent it from […]
Dighton Police Department Awarded Over $51,000 as Part of Baker-Polito Administration’s Body-Worn Camera Grant Program
DIGHTON — Chief Shawn Cronin is pleased to announce that the Dighton Police Department has been awarded funding for its body-worn cameras program as part of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research (OGR) Body Worn Camera (BWC) grant program. On Monday, Nov. 28, the Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly […]
Dighton Police Department to Participate in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign
DIGHTON – Chief Shawn Cronin is pleased to announce that the Dighton Police Department has been awarded a grant to increase the number of impaired driving patrols during the holiday season as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign. As part of the Municipal Road Safety Program, the Baker-Polito Administration recently awarded […]
Dighton Police Department Shares Package Theft Prevention Tips During Holiday Season
DIGHTON – As the holiday season approaches, Chief Shawn Cronin and the Dighton Police Department would like to provide tips to prevent theft for residents expecting package deliveries within the coming weeks. According to the National Neighborhood Watch, nearly one in four adults in the United States has reported having a package stolen at least once. […]