Halloween is right around the corner, here are some safety tips. Halloween Safety Tips
North Reading Police Department Shares Back to School Safety Tips
As students prepare to return to school, the North Reading Police Department is recommending some back to school safety tips to the community.
North Reading Police and North Reading CIT Warn Residents of Dangers of Four Loko Drink
North Reading Police Department Chief Michael P. Murphy 150 Park St. North Reading, MA 01864 For Immediate Release Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 Contact: John Guilfoil Phone: 617-993-0003 Email: john@jgpr.net North Reading Police and North Reading CIT Warn Residents of Dangers of Four Loko Drink NORTH READING — Chief Michael P. Murphy and the North Reading […]
Parents, Join Us For A Hidden In Plain Sight Event
Parents, please join the North Reading Police Department and the Community Impact Team for a free open house for adults to see some of the ways that drugs and paraphernalia can be hidden in plain sight. Parents can learn about some of the red flags involving drug use and abuse. There will also be take […]
Parent Alert: Board of Health Regulation Changes on Tobacco and More
See the attached bulletin from the North Reading Community Impact Team for information regarding regulation changes for tobacco and other products that was recently issued by the North Reading Board of Health. Board of Health Regulation Changes
Latest Drug Trends in North Reading
Since the beginning of 2016, the North Reading Police Department has seen a change in the drug trend in town. We still have a heroin epidemic in the Commonwealth but we have seen a shift in North Reading towards Oxycodone 30 milligram prescriptions pills, commonly called Perc 30s or just Percs, and the very dangerous […]
ICYMI: Next Week – In Plain Sight: How to Detect Red Flags of Substance Use
In Plain Sight: How to Detect Red Flags of Substance Use North Reading Police, North Reading Youth Services, and The Community Impact Team are hosting a free drop-in open house for adults to learn about the red flags of substance use. The community is welcome to visit North Reading Police Station Monday, February 29, 2016-Friday, […]
North Reading Police offer Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is this Saturday. Halloween can be a favorite holiday for kids and adults alike. Chief Michael Murphy and the North Reading Police would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween. The recommended times for trick or treating this Halloween are from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We would also like to offer […]
High temperatures are upon us…keep children and pets safe from hot cars.
High temperatures are upon us. The North Reading Police would like to join the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in warning about the dangers of heat stroke. Heatstroke Fact Sheet This fact sheet is about leaving children in hot cars, but it is also applicable to pets as well. See this video that NFL player Tyrann Mathieu […]
Social Host Law Information
Please read the attached information regarding the Social Host law. Prom time is drawing near and we want parents to be informed. This information has been provided by the North Reading Community Impact Team and also from the Essex County District Attorney’s Office. Social Host Law Essex County DA & Social Host Liability Handout