The New Braintree Police Department regards itself as the primary guardian of the rights, safety and quality of life in the community.  

 FROM OUR MISSION STATEMENT        

This website is simple and tasteful and offers a glimpse into the breadth and complexity of police work in New Braintree, Massachusetts.  The small department is led by Chief Bert DuVernay.  All officers are experienced in emergency medical intervention and serve the community with great professionalism.  Part of the NBPD mission is to respect individual differences among community members and support the quality of life in New Braintree.

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NEW BRAINTREE, MA  February 28, 2012  The New Braintree area has experienced an uptick in the amount of break-ins to area homes.  More recently there has been an increase in reported trespassing and vandalism.  It is important to keep an eye on your own property and look in on neighbors if they are away.  The police dapartment is available to provide extra checks on property that is vacant or when home owners are on vacation.  Before you go on vacation put a call in to the police department and provide information about the duration of your trip, vehicles parked in the drive, lighting, etc.  This means that once per shift an officer will check on your property and usually walk around the house to assure that is it secure.  These checks are kept confidential.  Chief Bert DuVernay may be contacted at 508-867-2059.

  A neighborhood watch group is being established in New Braintree.  Selectman Bob Hunt has been providing education to residents on personal security.  Go the the town website for further details about Selectman Hunt's presentation.  Residents are encouraged to call Chief DuVernay if interested in participating in the Neighborhood Watch program. The group has been active for 6 months or more.  Their watchful eyes have resulted in several tips to which police responded including one that brought forth felony criminal charges.  Good work.  If interested please contact the police department.  Always call 911 when you suspect that a crime may be in progress!

FIRE SEASON - UPDATE  Fire season started early this year as New Braintree and North Brookfield fire

 fighters battled a blaze on Gilbertville Road in early February.  The late February snow will reduce the problem of dry fields.  Permits are still required for outside burning.  March is a busy month for firefighters throughout the New Braintree area.  In past years the fire station has been manned during busy weekends during fire season.  Be certain that your fires are extinguished before dark.  Firefighters have had to respond to fires without burning permits. 

CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICE - TOPIC TALK

March 12, 2012  Children and teens are under great pressure these days.  Like never before students feel pressure to function independently whether they are ready or not.  CHINS is a complaint brought forth by a parent, school, or police officer to effectively provide service to an identified child in need.  It is supervised by a member of the juvenile probation department usually for 6 months or longer.  Why do this?  Because it may facilitate greater compliance and personal responsibility at home.  The CHINS is overseen by a probation officer as well as the child's parent and is a tool that can be petitioned when a teen is out of control.  Contact Officer Sefton for more information at 508-867-2059. 

 NBPD PHOTO MIKE SEFTON