Chief Robert M. St. Pierre Police Headquarters
Moved into in 1992, it is named after our former police chief with his 25 years of service and couldn't have been made possible without our former mayor, Neil Harrington.
Public Relations
The Salem Police Department meets with leaders & members of the community on a regular basis to serve the needs of the residents of our fine city.
Harbormaster
The Harbormaster Department is unique in that it is a separate City department under control of the Mayor of Salem, but it is also a sub-division of the Police Department, answerable to the Chief of Police.
Dive Team
Our dive team is the official dive resource of NEMLEC, providing regional mutual aid to over 55 communities in Essex/Middlesex counties, in Massachusetts.
Old Police Station
This is the old police station that was located at 17 Central Street.
Welcome to the Salem Police Department website. The Mission of the Salem Police Department is to enforce the laws of society, protect individual rights, lives and property, and to reduce overall crime.
The Salem Police Department strives to deliver the highest standard of police services to the community with pride and professionalism.
We are dedicated to using the philosophy and practices of Community Oriented Policing to increase the quality of life for Salem’s citizens by working in cooperation with Salem’s residents, businesses, educators, and government officials. We strongly encourage community involvement.
Terrorism Alerts
The Salem Police Department is committed to providing information to its citizens regarding current threats, security concerns and suspicious incidents.
Chief Paul F. Tucker
Salem, Massachusetts is situated 16 miles north of Boston and borders the Eastern seaboard. The Salem Police Headquarters is centrally located within the city and adjacent to downtown Historic Salem. The City of Salem hosts... Read More
News
Snow Emergency - 1/26/2015
Posted Monday January, 26th 2015 12:36PMUpdate: January 28, 2015 3:00 pm
The snow emergency parking ban will remain in effect until 8:00 am on Thursday, January 29, 2015. All vehicles must remain off the streets until the ban has been lifted.
All vehicles parked in alternate lots must be removed promptly following the end of the parking ban to allow for snow removal in municipal and school lots.
Once the ban has been lifted the Salem Police may restrict certain streets to parking on one side due to the snow. This decision will be made on a street by street basis and will be prominently posted.
The City of Salem Department of Public Works has declared a Snow Emergency effective Monday, January 26, 2015 at 4:00 pm until Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 8:00am.
For a list of approved public off street parking sites please visit the City's Snow Emergency Central or call our Snow Emergency Hotline at 978-744-0171 extension 166.
The Governor of Massachusetts has also declared a statewide travel ban starting at midnight Monday into Tuesday. Remain off the roads and at home if at all possible.
If your vehicle has been towed, please contact us at 978-744-1212 for information.
To report a power outage or check the status of an outage contact National Grid at 1-800-465-1212 or visit their storm page here. Do not call 9-1-1 to report a power outage unless there is a life threatening emergency.
For inquiries related to snow removal or plowing please contact the Department of Public Works at 978-744-3302.
Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SalemMAPolice and on Twitter @SalemMAPolice for updates as the storm progresses.
Records Department Closed
Posted Monday January, 26th 2015 11:18AM*UPDATE*
Records will also be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th, as most city offices are closed. Records will re-open, Thursday, January 29th.Prepare for the Coming Winter Storm
Posted Sunday January, 25th 2015 8:42PMAs we prepare for the severe winter weather expected to impact the area in the coming days we encourage you to keep the following in mind.
Make sure to review the City of Salem's Snow Emergency Central website for information on where to park during a snow emergency, how to sign up for notifications, and regulations about snow removal. The page is located at: http://www.salem.com/Pages/snow/index
Take a moment and check out the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency's website at http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema. MEMA's website has information about storm preparedness safety.
Contact National Grid at 1-800-465-1212 to report an outage. Visit their storm page at https://www1.nationalgridus.com/StormNotifications to keep informed about outages in your area. There is also an outage map available at https://www1.nationalgridus.com/PowerOutageMap. DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 TO REPORT A POWER OUTAGE.
Remember, emergency services will see an increase in calls during bad weather. Do not call 9-1-1 unless there is an emergency. Keep our non-emergency number 978-744-1212 by your phone.
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Salem MA Police - 7:00PM Jan 28
Reminder: The #SalemMA parking ban remains in effect until 8am 1/29. Keep cars off the streets.
Salem MA Police - 3:15PM Jan 28
The #SalemMA parking ban will remain in effect until 8am on 1/29. Please keep all vehicles off the streets to allow for snow removal.
Salem MA Police - 3:12PM Jan 28
We will evaluate streets to determine the need for one sided parking. Streets will be posted if they are restricted to one side.
Salem MA Police - 3:12PM Jan 28
Be sure to remove all cars from snow emergency lots promptly following the end of the ban.
Salem MA Police - 7:02PM Jan 27
We have been informed that Salem District Court will be CLOSED tomorrow 1/28.
Salem MA Police - 5:40PM Jan 27
Travel ban to be lifted @ midnight per @MassGovernor. Parking ban in #SalemMA remains in effect until further notice. Keeps cars off street
Mass State Police - 5:38PM Jan 27
Governor Baker states #TravelBan to be lifted at midnight tonight. Encourages staying off roads to allow plows to continue cleanup. #MAsnow
Dominick Pangallo - 3:38PM Jan 27
Or report via SeeClickFix.com MT @SalemMAPolice: Call #SalemMA DPW directly w/ plow issues 978-744-3302. DON'T CALL 911 for plowing.
Salem MA Police - 3:20PM Jan 27
Due to the weather City Hall and our Record Division will be closed tomorrow 1/28.
Salem MA Police - 3:20PM Jan 27
We are aware of many side streets still needing clearing. Contact DPW directly w/ concerns @ 978-744-3302. DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 for plowing.
Salem MA Police - 3:00PM Jan 27
The parking and travel ban remain in effect. Please stay off of the roads to allow DPW to clear the streets.
Salem MA Police - 7:09PM Jan 26
The @MBTA garage is open for emergency parking for a fee. See mbta.com/winter/ for details.
Salem MA Police - 6:58PM Jan 26
#Salem Parking Dept reports South Harbor garage is FULL. Spaces still available @ Museum Place Mall garage.
Salem MA Police - 4:00PM Jan 26
The Snow Emergency is now in effect. Please remove all vehicles from on street parking. See salem.com/Pages/snow/ind… for alt parking info.
Salem MA Police - 3:44PM Jan 26
Reminder: Snow Emergency in effect @ 4pm. All cars must be off the street. Don't get towed!
Salem MA Police - 12:43PM Jan 26
Visit salem.com for more info. Statewide travel ban in effect @ midnight per @MassGovernor, stay @ home. (2/2) #MyPD
Salem MA Police - 12:41PM Jan 26
Snow Emergency in effect at 4pm tonight until further notice. All vehicles must be off the streets. (1/2) #MyPD
Salem MA Police - 11:24AM Jan 26
Correction, our records department will be closed tomorrow, January 27th, 2015, due to the expected weather.
