The North Reading Police Department is pleased to announce that Sgt. Derek Howe was promoted to lieutenant and sworn in by Town Clerk Susan Duplin. Lt. Howe has served with North Reading Police for more than 27 years, spending 18 years as a patrol officer, eight years as a patrol supervisor, and seven years as […]
PHOTOS: Chief Mark Zimmerman Sworn In to Lead North Reading Police Department
The North Reading Police Department is pleased to announce that Chief Mark Zimmerman was sworn in to lead the department Wednesday following the retirement of Chief Michael Murphy. Chief Zimmerman was sworn in during a ceremony at North Reading High School on Wednesday morning Aug. 2 with family, friends, police officers and members of the […]
North Reading Police Department Responds to Fatal Crash
Chief Michael Murphy reports that the North Reading Police and Fire Departments responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash on Park Street on Friday afternoon. On Friday, March 3, at approximately 1:40 p.m., the North Reading Police and Fire Departments responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a two-vehicle crash on Park Street at Central Street. […]
North Reading Police Department Earns Reaccreditation from Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission
Chief Michael Murphy is proud to announce that the North Reading Police Department has earned reaccreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) for the fifth consecutive time. The North Reading Police Department was first accredited by MPAC in 2011, and was reaccredited in 2014, 2017, 2020, and once again on Wednesday, Feb. 15. “The […]
North Reading Police Department Partners with Community to Present Update on Teen Mental Health and Substance Use
Chief Michael Murphy is pleased to announce that the North Reading Police Department is partnering with the North Reading High School Parents Association and Community Impact Team’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition to offer a free educational event focused on teen and young adult mental health and substance use. WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 […]
North Reading Police Officers Participating in Home Base No Shave Initiative
Chief Michael Murphy announces that the North Reading Police Department is once again participating in the Home Base No Shave initiative to benefit veterans and their families. Officers can be exempted from the North Reading Police Department’s facial hair restrictions during the month of November once they donate $100 to Home Base and work to […]
Thirteen Women Complete North Reading Police Department Self Defense Course
The North Reading Police Department is pleased to announce that 13 women recently completed the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) course offered by North Reading Police. The 12-hour program incorporates awareness, verbal tactics, and defensive physical skill training into a self-confidence building program. Classroom work is followed by hands-on tactical practice and dynamic simulations. The course […]
North Reading Police and Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition Partner with DEA on Prescription Drug Takeback Event
Police Chief Michael Murphy and Drug-Free Communities Director Amy Luckiewicz would like to share that the North Reading Police Department and Community Impact Team‘s Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition are again partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to encourage residents to safely dispose of unused and outdated prescription medications. When: Saturday, April 30, from […]
North Reading Police and Community Impact Unit Offer Free Community Training on Opioid Reversal Medication Naloxone
Police Chief Michael Murphy and Drug-Free Communities Director Amy Luckiewicz would like to share that the North Reading Police Department and Community Impact Team will be offering four community trainings to educate the public on the opioid reversal medication, Naloxone. “Education and intervention are key strategies in preventing the loss of life from a drug overdose. […]
North Reading Police Department Shares Package Theft Prevention Tips During Holiday Season
With the holiday season fast approaching and more people shopping for gifts, Chief Michael Murphy and the North Reading Police Department would like to provide tips to prevent theft for residents expecting package deliveries in the coming weeks. According to the National Neighborhood Watch, nearly one in four adults in the United States has reported […]
