The Winter Parking Ban is an effect. Vehicles parked on the street between 1:00 AM and 7:00 AM are subject to fines. Any vehicles parked on the street during a snow emergency may be fined and towed. For residents who live in or around the center of town, vehicles can be parked, overnight, in the […]
Archive for May, 2012
Upcoming Assessment Notification
Posted By Winchester Police on May 22nd, 2012
Chief Albertelli is pleased to announce that a team of assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission is scheduled to arrive on Monday June 18, 2012, to begin examining various aspects of the Winchester Police Department’s policies and procedures, operations and facilities.
Verification by the Assessment Team that the Department meets the Commission’s standards is part of a voluntary process to gain state Accreditation, a self-initiated evaluation process by which police departments strive to meet and maintain standards that have been established for the profession by the profession.
The Massachusetts Police Accreditation Program consists of 257 mandatory standards as well as 125 optional standards. In order to achieve accreditation status, the Department must meet all applicable mandatory standards and 55% of the optional standards.
Achieving Accreditation is a highly prized recognition of law enforcement proffesional excellence. Anyone interested in learning more about this program is invited to contact Chief Albertelli or the Department’s Accreditation Manager, Lt. MacDonnell.
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Local Photographer Supports WPD K-9
Posted By Winchester Police on May 14th, 2012
Winchester resident and photographer, Amber Bruski has donated her time to support the Winchester Police K-9 Support Fund. Amber will be available for photo sessions on May 26th and June 30th with the proceeds being donated to the K-9 Support fund. The K-9 Support Fund is used to assist funding the expenses involved in caring for and training, Axel, our deparment’s K-9. For more information, visit Amber’s website: Amber Leilani Photography.
Winchester Police K-9, Axel
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