Our New England Association of Chiefs of Police Medal of Valor Awards Program is now accepting applications/nominations for the year 2022 award.

It is the policy of the New England Association of Chiefs of Police (NEACOP) to recognize a police officer each year that voluntarily distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism.

The NEACOP has for a number of year’s evaluated police departments throughout the six New England States for their efforts in community police. This was originally a work of the New England Community Policing Organization, but that agency ceased to exist several years ago.

The NEACOP aware of how important community policing is, especially in the New England states, decided to take on this process and continue to recognize the best agencies in our region. The award is not given for a program, but rather the entire agencies efforts in achieving a successful community policing program. The agency and its members have embraced a community policing policy that is present in its work and interaction with the community.

We are deeply saddened to report that the New England Association of Chiefs of Police long-time Executive Director John D. (JACK) Coyle Chief of Police Attleboro Mass. Ret. has passed away at the age of 91.

Jack served as our Executive Director for 38 years before retiring in 2020 and being named our Director Emeritus. Chief Coyle was a true living legend in the world of policing and his impact is still felt all across New England. 

A wake will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Sperry McHoul Funeral Home at 15 Grove St. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church at 14 Park St.

As of December 31, 2020,  the NEACOP has ended the telephone solicitation for our organization.  If you receive a phone call indicating, they are soliciting funds for the NEACOP they do not represent us-please Contact US and your Local Authorities.

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