Storage of Firearms

All handguns, rifles and shotguns must be stored in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or other safety device. Such weapon shall not be deemed stored or kept if carried by or under the control of the owner or other lawfully authorized user. Primitive firearms are exempt from this storage requirement.

Blackstone Police Commend Two Officers for Outstanding Bravery

At left, Blackstone Police Officer Taylor Hanson, and at right, Officer Greggory Haynes, both received commendations for outstanding bravery and commitment to public safety. The officers posed for a photo with the Blackstone Board of Selectmen, Mary Bulso, Dan Keefe, Mike Sweeney and Tanya Polak. (Photo courtesy Blackstone Police Department) BLACKSTONE — Police Chief Gregory […]

Blackstone Police Launch Cognitive Impairment Indicator Form Initiative

An example of the fillable Cognitive Impairment Indicator Form on Blackstone Police’s website. (Photo courtesy Blackstone Police Department) BLACKSTONE — Police Chief Gregory Gilmore is pleased to announce that Town residents with loved ones who have cognitive impairments can now participate in a new Blackstone Police Department initiative to keep them safe. “The public can […]

Blackstone Police Department Offers Back to School Safety Tips

Welcome back to school! 🏫✏️🍎 A new school year means kids will be out walking and biking to school, buses will be out on the roadways, and drivers should be more cautious when driving through our community. Parents, please talk to your children before the new school year starts about getting safely to and from […]

In partnership with our community, the Blackstone Police Department strives to provide the highest quality of protection, safety and well being for all of our residents, businesses and visitors. In furtherance of this goal, our Department implements a proactive approach in the prevention, detection and investigation of criminal activity. The most vital tool available to us is the assistance, involvement and interaction of the citizens we have pledged to serve. It is our hope that this webpage may serve as a bridge between the community and the police department, allowing a free exchange of information, ideas, and feedback, in order to create safer neighborhoods and foster public trust in our department.

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