Officer Tom Flynn recognized as the "Officer of the Quarter"
We would like to congratulate Officer Tom Flynn for being selected as the “Officer of the Quarter” in April. Officer Flynn has been with... more ››
Officer Amy Rando Selected for Rotary Award
Congratulations to Family Services Officer Amy Rando (pictured 3rd from the left) who was the recipient of the Rotary's "Service Above Self... more ››
Wakefield Police Department to Participate in Placard Abuse Prevention Week
WAKEFIELD — Chief Rick Smith announces that the Wakefield Police Department will be participating in Placard Abuse Prevention Week to help... more ››
Joint Training Exercise for Public Safety
The Wakefield Police Department, the Wakefield Fire Department and our local ambulance service completed a joint training exercise on April... more ››
High Five Friday 3/31
WPD officers will be at the elementary schools Friday morning to greet the students and to give (and get) high-fives to the as they make... more ››
Tax Scam Season
After several reports of IRS scams and tax fraud last year and a few already this year, Chief Rick Smith and the Wakefield Police... more ››
Beware of Scams Relating to Bail of Family Members
Scams relating to the bail posting for family members who have allegedly been arrested in other states or countries is something that we... more ››
Methuen Man Charged with Drug Trafficking
On January 11, 2017 Officer John Whaley was on patrol on Salem Street when his attention was drawn to two males that were standing outside... more ››
If You See Something...
In 1829 Sir Robert Peel, arguably known as the father of modern day policing and Commissioner of London’s Metropolitan Police Force,... more ››
Congratulations to Detective Ryan
Congratulations to Detective Jack Ryan for receiving the "Officer of the Quarter" award for outstanding performance. Detective Ryan has... more ››
Det. Silva in Washington D.C. for Inauguration Security
Detective Ken Silva was in Washington D.C. last week along with members of the N.E.M.L.E.C.
2017 Police Officer Examination
The 2017 Civil Service Police Exam has been scheduled for March 25, 2017. This exam is for Municipal Police Departments, Transit Police,... more ››
Mobile Security Tips
Here are some Mobile Security tips that can help protect you from fraud or any unwanted access to your mobile devices:
Happy Veterans Day
The Wakefield Police Department would like to wish all Veterans a Happy Veterans Day and thank them for their service. We... more ››
WPD Lost & Found Bicycles
We have several bicycles in our lost & found that we have been unable to locate the owners of.
Congratulations Officer Whaley - "Officer of the Quarter"
We would like to congratulate Officer John Whaley for being selected as our “Officer of the Quarter” for his continued outstanding work. On... more ››
Families turn out to show support for the police
A great turnout in support of law enforcement Sunday. Started by wives of Mass State Troopers to show support of the police, blue ribbons... more ››
WAAV Road Race
It was a great morning for the Wakefield Alliance Against Violence (WAAV) first annual road race to help benefit programs designed to... more ››