Divisions

Patrol Division

Police Officers assigned to the Patrol Division are the 'first responders' to a call for police service. Patrol is generally considered the backbone of a police agency, not only because it is the largest component of the organization, but also due to the variety of calls the officers handle. Our officers respond to reports of crime, conduct traffic control and enforcement, perform many community policing functions and contribute to the investigative role through diligent follow-up.

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Investigations Unit

Marlborough Police Detectives investigate all major crimes, including (but not limited to) homicide, rape, robbery, burglary, arson, cybercrimes, domestic violence, breaking and entering, larceny, fraud, juvenile crime, assault and battery, and drug trafficking/distribution. Detectives are tasked with following leads/evidence developed during the preliminary stage of an investigation through to the successful conclusion/prosecution of the incident/offenders. The Detectives receive specialized training in the arts of fingerprinting, digital forensics, photography, interviewing, interrogation, drug recognition/interdiction, evidence collection, and crime scene preservation. The Investigation Unit’s goal is to provide professional service to the community.

 

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Regional Response Team (RRT)

The Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (CEMLEC) SWAT team was started in 1995 and was based out of the Auburn Police Department. It was started as a regional SWAT team that would be based on mutual aid agreements between the participating towns. They would be able to provide specialized services and manpower to towns that didn’t have the manpower or the training that are necessary in certain situations. The original member towns of CEMLEC were Auburn, Webster, Southbridge, and Millbury.

The SWAT team today consists of over 30 members, including several members of the Marlborough Police Department. There are negotiators, medics, snipers, as well as entry personnel. They respond to a variety of situations including but not limited to hostage situations, high risk warrant service, tactical searches for wanted persons, as well as for persons that are missing or endangered.

Today CEMLEC has grown to cover over 45 cities and towns, as well as the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. Today, CEMLEC not only consists of a SWAT team, but also an accident reconstruction unit and motorcycle unit.

 

 

 

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K9 Unit

The Marlborough Police Department has one K9 team consisting of Sergeant Kenneth McKenzie and K9 Meiko.  Police service dogs (K9) are considered an essential asset in today's law enforcement environment. Since the introduction of service dogs into law enforcement in 1907, these dogs have repeatedly shown their value as a cost-effective locating tool. 

They assist in deterring criminal activity, in the apprehension of dangerous subjects, and with detection of illegal drugs. K9s generally support all the various law enforcement functions of the Marlborough Police Department. In addition to drug detection capability, police dogs have also shown their use in having a psychological effect on criminals; in protecting the handler and other officers; and as a favorable asset in police public relations. K9 teams are often seen doing demonstrations at community events and school functions. They are also working hard to keep schools in Marlborough safe and free of drugs.

 

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Communication Center

The communication center is the “Heart of the Department.”  Dispatchers must determine quickly the urgency of the request and dispatch officers to the scene. Close contact with dispatchers allows officers to request additional assistance and other emergency personnel.  Our dispatchers receive emergency 911 and non-emergency calls to the police department and directs the appropriate number of police units to the scene. The police dispatcher also receives calls from other police agencies and emergency services as well as the public. The communication center is supervised by the on-duty Sergeant and/or Lieutenant.

Police dispatchers need the ability to remain calm in emergency situations. The dispatcher must be able to think and act clearly during calls to the police station. The ability to multitask on the job is also an essential skill. Police dispatchers must possess skills using telephone, computer and radio equipment while communicating effectively with callers and police personnel.

 

 

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Community Services Unit

The Community Services Unit is primarily responsible for the devel­op­ment and coordi­nation of programs de­signed to assist in the pro­motion of a respon­sible community and to achieve a partnership with those who we serve.  The unit is also responsible for the MPD Youth Academy, school liaison functions and ALICE lock-down implementation, crime prevention functions and develop­ment, organization and coordina­tion of crime pre­ven­tion programs, e.g., neighborhood crime watch, and for coordinating agency community relations efforts which shall include: establishing close ties with and responding to the needs of the community, providing ­liaison with formal community organizations, schools, and other community groups, establishing community groups where such groups do not exist, and providing spea­kers and pro­grams for communi­ty organiza­tions and groups.

Communication leads to understanding and a well-informed public will be a deterrent to crime in many ways. The Marlborough Police Department will deliver its message to the public in a variety of ways. The department frequently gives tours of our headquarters to groups and several officers are available to talk to groups about various topics.

All of our public education endeavors have one common trait. They each provide citizens and police officers the opportunity to interact in a positive and educational atmosphere. Officers receive feedback from program participants concerning the needs of the public, while the public gains a better understanding of the operations of our department.

 

 

 

 

 

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Traffic Unit

The Marlborough Police Traffic Unit provides expertise in the areas of accident investigation & reconstruction, drunk and/or impaired driving detection and the operation of speed detection Doppler and Laser Radar. This unit is responsible for the investigation of all serious motor vehicle accidents that occur within the city limits. The Traffic Unit also investigates citizen complaints of speeding vehicles, illegal parking and other traffic related issues.

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