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Blackstone Police Recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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This week, we thank the first responders who answer the call when our community needs help. During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the Blackstone Police Department would like to honor our dispatchers and recognize their role in protecting the community. Our full-time dispatchers, Rhoda, Amy, Albert, and Ryan, are all vital to the safety of […]

​Blackstone Fire ​and Police Departments to Visit Local School to Inspire Future First Responders

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BLACKSTONE — Fire Chief Kevin Roy and Police Chief Gregory Gilmore are pleased to announce that in the coming weeks, members of the Blackstone Fire and Police Departments will spend time with local students to educate them about careers in emergency services and law enforcement. Department staff will meet with students during Charger Time, a […]

Blackstone Police Department Shares Road Safety Tips for Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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Distracted Driving Awareness Month, observed every April, is an opportunity to remind drivers of the importance of focused and safe driving. The month aims to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving to everyone on the road, including drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. In 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that an estimated […]

Blackstone Police Warn Residents About EZDriveMA Texting Scam

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The Blackstone Police Department would like to warn residents of a recent text message-based scam called smishing.  There have been hundreds of reports of a text scammer requesting EZDrive Massachusetts customers pay a fee for unpaid tolls. This may easily be confused with MassDOT’s tolling program, EZDriveMA. If you receive a similar message-based scam, be […]

Blackstone Police Department Recognizes SRO Appreciation Day

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National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, celebrated on Feb. 15, recognizes the school resource officers (SROs) who keep schools safe. It is a time for students and school community members to show appreciation for their SROs and all the work they do to bridge the gap between law enforcement and youth. We would like to […]

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Blackstone Police Department Reminds Residents That Fireworks Are Illegal Statewide

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches quickly, we would like to remind residents that the recreational use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts.

According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, there have been more than 550 fires and explosions involving illegal fireworks in Massachusetts in the past five years. Six firefighters were injured in these incidents, and damages were estimated at nearly $1 million.

Between 2019 and 2023, Massachusetts medical facilities treated more than 200 people for burns and other injuries associated with fireworks. Two dozen people were treated for severe burn injuries that covered 5% or more of the victim’s body.

The possession, use and sale of fireworks without a professional license is against the law in Massachusetts and punishable by confiscation, fine or imprisonment. Fines range from $100 to $1,000, and some violations could carry a one-year prison sentence.

Please leave fireworks to the professionals!

Blackstone Police Department Shares Safety Tips for National Water Safety Month

May is National Water Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about boating and swimming safety. According to the American Red Cross, about 4,000 people die from unintentional drowning each year, which is an average of 11 deaths per day. During 2023, the American Coast Guard reported 3,844 boating accidents that resulted in 564 deaths and 2,126 […]

Blackstone Police Department Commemorates National Police Week

National Police Week, which occurs this year between May 11 and 17, honors law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. It is a time to recognize and pay homage to the sacrifices made to keep communities safe and an opportunity to support the colleagues and families of officers who have given their lives.

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reported that since the first recorded police death in 1786, there have been over 24,000 police officers killed in the line of duty. With over 800,000 law enforcement officers currently serving in the United States, there are plenty of people to thank for protecting our communities.

During this week, please extend your appreciation to local police officers by thanking them for their duty, or show gratitude to those who lost their lives in service by attending a local memorial service.

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.