Recent News

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In Memoriam: Chief Edward “Ned” Michael Merrick, Jr. (Ret.)

Former Plainville Police Chief, Edward "Ned" Michael Merrick, Jr. 72, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at his home in Plainville, MA after a lengthy illness.  He was the beloved husband of Donna Marie (Leone) Merrick, with whom this year he would have...

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John D. Coyle Scholarship Deadline January31st

Dear Colleagues: It is our pleasure to announce that the application period for the John D. Coyle Scholarship to the fall 2018 Command Training Series: Executive Development Course has commenced.  The purpose of the scholarship has been to provide registration fee...

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Job Opportunity: Police Officer, Townsend, MA

The Town of Townsend Massachusetts is seeking an experienced police officer to join the department. Townsend is a rural community located in central Massachusetts, along the border of New Hampshire.   With approximately 9,000 community members Townsend is home to the...

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Job Opportunity: Chief of Police, Bristol, NH

 Job Announcement: Chief of Police Bounded by New Hampshire's cleanest lake and best swimming spot, Newfound Lake; less than a two-hour drive from Boston; and a short drive to the White Mountains; the Town of Bristol is seeking its next full-time Police Chief....

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