The Winchester Police Department is warning residents of a scam that targets elderly grandparents. How it Works: An elder receives a phone call from an unfamiliar number The scammer, who usually identifies himself as a lawyer , informs the elder that their grandchild is in jail, usually for injuring a victim in  a car accident […]

Chief O’Connell is pleased to announce that a team of assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission is scheduled to arrive on June 15,2021, 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 […]

  The medication take back kiosks in the police station lobby are now open. Be Safe at Home – Help protect our environment.  Bring unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications to the Winchester Police Department for proper disposal.  Disposal is available 24 hours a day. Guidelines for Disposal: Take unused, unwanted or expired prescription […]

    June 2, 2020 I, as well as Police Chiefs across Massachusetts and the nation, denounce the egregious and criminal actions and inactions taken by four members of the Minneapolis Police Department that resulted in the tragic and senseless death of George Floyd. Nowhere in police training are the actions of these officers taught […]

Do you or someone you love need help finding  mental health services? Call 888-244-6843 Interface Mental Health Referral Helpline for Winchester Residents.  Confidential and free. Interface Mental Health Referral Helpline connects Winchester Residents with mental health resources.  The free and confidential service will match your need. Need Insurance. Schedule Location Monday thru Friday, 9AM – 5PM Sponsored by the […]

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During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Winchester Police Department is asking for assistance from residents.  While we are open every day, 24/7,we will be limiting access to our building to the general public.  If you require records, email Jennifer Rolli in our records department at jrolli@winchesterpd.org and after preparing your request, the records will be left at our […]

Below is information regarding the application and renewal of firearms license to carry (LTC) procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.  We appreciate your cooperation.  All applicants are instructed to mail in their new or renewal applications. Include a check for the application fee along with the application.  Processing will not be initiated without the appropriate fee […]

With tax season upon us, The Winchester Police Department would like to remind residents to be extra vigilant when it comes to identity theft and fraud. Remember, The IRS, FBI, Social Security Administration,  sheriff’s departments, local police departments or any other government agency will NEVER ask you to pay fines or taxes with Home Depot […]

The Winchester Police Department plans on taking part in Critical Incident Management System (CIMS) training as developed by Kelley Research Associates. CIMS is a software product developed to support countywide police led programs intending to document all overdose incidents within county jurisdictions, document all outreach attempts to individuals who have overdosed or are at-risk for […]