December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, which raises awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and implements strategies for people to get home safely. Impaired driving is heightened during the holiday season, and the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHSTA) reports that 13,524 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths in 2022. To combat…
The Beverly Police Department would like to share that the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission has scheduled the 2025 Municipal Police Officer Examination, the first step for anyone who is considering becoming a police officer in Massachusetts.
BEVERLY — Endicott College Police Chief Kerry Ramsdell announces that funeral services and a law enforcement walkthrough for Sgt. Jeremy Cole have been scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9.
Nov. 14 is National Seat Belt Day, which reminds people of the importance of buckling up when riding in or driving a vehicle. Seat belts are easy to take for granted, but they make a massive difference in the event of a motor vehicle crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, properly wearing…
Beverly Police is proud to be hosting the 28th Annual Sean R. Connolly Memorial Christmas Toy Drive. BPD will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys for children on Sunday, Dec. 15 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the North Beverly Plaza, 55 Dodge St. We hope to see you there!
Today, we honor veterans everywhere and thank them for their service, including the members of our department who have admirably served. We are eternally grateful for their bravery, strength, and resilience. Their dedication to our country does not go unnoticed, and we wish to recognize their commitment to protecting the United States and its values.
The night of Oct. 31 is quickly approaching. Children will be out trick-or-treating, and everyone should take precautions to keep Halloween a safe event. From wearing appropriate attire to checking your children’s candy to driving safely, everyone plays a role on this holiday.
National First Responders Day honors all the men and women who respond to emergencies to ensure the public’s safety — paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and 911 operators. These workers sacrifice their time and risk their personal safety to protect citizens, and National First Responders Day is an opportunity to recognize their bravery and heroism….
Beverly Police would like to share the following Domestic Violence PSA from the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is recognized each October.
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognized each October, aims to raise awareness for domestic abuse and help victims receive proper support. In partnership with the Domestic Violence Awareness Project (DVAP), the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month theme for 2024 is HEAL, HOLD, and CENTER. As we work to end domestic violence this…