Honor Guard
The Salem Police Honor Guard at the Inauguration ceremony on January 1st, 2018.
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Public Relations
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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. Check out our station photo gallery.
Old Police Station
This is the old police station that was located at 17 Central Street.
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.
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Salem MA Police - 10:31PM Oct 31
It's been a great night full of fun but we've reached the end.
Please get home safe and we look forward to seeing… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
NEMLEC - 8:45PM Oct 31
@NEMLEC Motor Unit arriving in Salem to assist @SalemMAPolice @CityofSalemMA during their annual Halloween celebrat… https://t.co/l1RHB39kXP
Salem MA Police - 6:02PM Oct 31
There's some weird things out there tonight, but if something seems out of place let us know
Dial 911 in an emerge… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Salem MA Police - 4:56PM Oct 31
We're shutting down roads now.
We STRONGLY advise avoiding driving near downtown #SalemMA for the rest of the evening
Salem MA Police - 4:47PM Oct 31
We can promise there is absolutely NO fine or age limit on trick or treating.
Have fun and enjoy the night! twitter.com/MayorDriscoll/…
Salem MA Police - 3:05PM Oct 31
Traffic is coming
Roads will be closing at 4:00 pm
Don't try it
Take the train
Really, take the @MBTA_CR https://t.co/8Ua9RrdLOp
Salem MA Police - 11:44AM Oct 31
Your costume is on point without them
Please leave weapons or anything that could become one, real, fake, or othe… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Salem MA Police - 10:33AM Oct 31
The big day is here!
Remember the keys to a successful night:
🔑 Take the @MBTA_CR
🔑 Roads start to close @ 4 pm
🔑… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Traffic Concerns Saturday & Sunday 10/27 & 10/28 2018
Posted Thursday October, 25th 2018 3:20AM- Washington Street from Bridge Street to New Derby Street
- Front Street from Lafayette Street to Washington Street
- Essex Street from North Street to Washington Street
- Essex Street from Hawthorne Boulevard to Liberty Street
The free satellite parking program will also be in place this weekend, and an additional lot will be added:
- Salem High School (77 Willson Street)
- North Shore Medical Center (108 Jefferson Avenue lot ONLY)
- Salem State O'Keefe Center (225 Canal Street lot ONLY)
There will also be a road race on Saturday morning starting at 8:00 am. The route will be as follows:
Restaurant Row to Memorial Drive to Szetela Lane to right to Webb Street. Webb to left Andrews crossing Washington Square into the common exiting at Forrester Street. Washington Square East right to Essex Street, left onto Hawthorn Blvd. Left on Derby Street to Fort Ave to Winter Island Road. Winter Island back to Columbus Sq. turning right to Columbus Ave right onto Bay View, Left on Cheval, a left onto Beach Ave and left on to Columbus Ave straight out to Fort Ave going back to Fire prevention bldg. going right on Memorial drive to Rest Row for Finish.We do not plan on any road closures for the race, however drivers should exercise extra caution while the runners are out.
As always follow us on Facebook and Twitter throughout the weekend for important updates. If you have an emergency or see something suspicious dial 911. For non-emergency incidents you can contact us at 978-744-1212. Although we monitor our social media accounts please do not submit tips or requests for the police through them, you will get the best response by calling directly.
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Planned Road Closures for October 2018
Haunted Happenings Grand Parade - 10/4/18
Wicked Half Marathon - 9/22/18
Salem Road Race - 9/9/18
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The Mission of the Salem Police Department is to enforce laws, protect individual rights, lives and property and to arrest those in need of arresting, cite those who need citing, assist those who need assisting, in order to improve public safety for everyone, reduce crime in our community, and diminish the fear of crime. We will utilize problem-solving strategies that focus on crime prevention, dispute resolution, and foster enhanced communication, cooperation and involvement with the community. We will treat people with dignity and respect and deliver the highest standards of police service and assistance to all. We will do this with pride in our profession and with professionalism worthy of the badge.
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