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The Essex Police Department, in partnership with the Board of Health, is once again participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s annual Drug Take Back Day. We will be on hand collecting expired, unused and unwanted prescriptions, as well as over the counter drugs, this Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Essex Public Safety Building, 11 John Wise Ave.
Read moreThe Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea public safety departments notify the public that they will be participating in training at Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School on Saturday, April 13. Active Shooter Event Response (ASHER) training will begin at 9 a.m. Residents should be aware that there will be increased public safety and law enforcement presence in the area near the school during the training session. This drill is a part of routine interdepartmental training, which will reinforce important teamwork and communication skills among the departments during a high-risk response. Police will be using department radios to simulate real-life scenarios during training.
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ESSEX — Chief Paul Francis is pleased to announce that the Essex Police Department will be participating in an Autism Awareness Program in collaboration with the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.
Read moreSuperintendent Pam Beaudoin, Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Chief Todd Fitzgerald and Essex Police Chief Paul Francis are providing the following update to an investigation at Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School on Friday. At about 2 p.m. on Friday, March 1, a parent found four projectiles in a lost and found bin at the school. Administrators, following policies and procedures, notified the Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex Police Departments immediately. A preliminary investigation determined that the projectiles did not have casing or primer, and therefore could not be fired. It is not clear when the projectiles may have been placed there. A Friday afternoon
Read moreThe Police Department would like to share the following safety tips ahead of tomorrow’s expected storm. At this time, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning across Massachusetts for Tuesday, Feb. 13. Snow accumulations of as many as 7-13 inches are possible, with wind gusts potentially approaching 40 miles per hour. Travel could be very difficult to impossible with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The Police Department wishes to share the following winter weather safety tips and other important information: Before a
Read moreEssex Police Department is currently hiring qualified candidates for a full-time police officer position.
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With some of the first snow accumulation of the season expected this weekend, residents are reminded of winter weather safety precautions. Stay Informed: While snow totals may continue to change, much of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut can expect 6-12 inches with lower totals for cities and towns closer to the coast. Visit weather.gov to see the most recent forecast as the storm approaches. Residents are reminded that the forecast can change quickly and at any point. Stay informed by following local alerts, warnings and public safety information before, during and after emergencies. Residents can also listen to local area
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The Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association created a Safe Driving PSA. Please review here: https://fb.watch/p3U0oE6_oW/.
Read moreThe Town of Essex and Essex police are seeking qualified candidates to fill one (1) full-time Police Officer position.
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ESSEX — Chief Paul Francis and the Essex Police Department would like to share tips and guidance to help kids and families stay safe as they celebrate Halloween this year. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5-8 p.m., Essex Police will support road closures on Winthrop, Pickering and Maple Streets, where a community trick-or-treating event will be held. Members of the community are invited to attend the event, which offers a traffic-free trick-or-treating option. Costume Safety Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following the below guidelines, courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration and Consumer Product Safety Commission: Reduce
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