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Department / Division Hours
The Police Department is open 24/7.
DUE TO COVID CONCERNS WE ASK THAT YOU CALL PRIOR TO COMING INTO THE LOBBY OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT / PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT, UNLESS YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY.
All telephone calls to the Police Department are now answered by the
Public Safety Communications Department (24/7) by dialing 978-399-2345.
For Emergency ONLY call 9-1-1.
Records
The Records Department is open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- To request a copy of a report, firearms licensing information call: 978-399-2026
- For billing and detail billing questions call: 978-399-2028
- Anonymous Tip/Complaint Line: 978-399-2072 *THIS LINE IS NOT MONITORED 24/7* If you need to report a crime in progress call 9-1-1, if you want to report a past crime and/or want to speak to an officer call 978-399-2345.
Note: The Police and Fire entrance to the right of the Fire Department is for emergency vehicles only, do not use this entrance.
Public Information Line: 978-399-2067 This line provides recorded information related to ongoing situations.
Due to the increase of COVID cases, Employment and Security Fingerprinting has been temporarily suspended.
For LTC’s we ask that you mail you application in, with the appropriate fee. Applications are available on-line. Once processed you will receive a receipt in the mail, and a phone call to advise you of the next step.
For Employment and Security Fingerprints please call 978-399-2345 and request the Records Department to schedule an appointment. The appointments will be scheduled at half-hour intervals between 7pm-9pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.
For Police Records and Reports, we also ask that if you please call the Public Safety Communications Department at 978-399-2345 and request to speak to the Police Records Department.
Masks / Face Coverings must be worn at all times while in the Police Department, Communications Department and Lobby Area.
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The Westford Police Department has received several inquiries from residents about our Use of Force Policies and Reporting Requirements. In the interest of transparency and open dialogue, we have provided a link(s) to our current policies including the Westford Police Department Mission Statement, Use of Force, Use of Force Reporting and Prevention of Racial and Gender Profiling. All policies are reviewed and updated with best practices and recommendations from both the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission on a regular basis. We recognize that additional information in our policies may be needed to help clarify and accurately reflect the training and practices of the Westford Police Department. Any updates will be posted on our Department website. The Westford Police Department has been an accredited agency through the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission since 2005 and was awarded re-accreditation on June 4, 2020. Receiving accreditation through the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission verifies the Westford Police Department meets the standards for best practices within the profession of policing. We are committed to ethical policing, procedural justice, accountability and the responsible use of force and will continue to dedicate ourselves to providing the highest level of public safety to our community.
Mission Statement
** Updated ** Use of Force & Removal From Duty
Use of Force Reporting
Racial & Gender Profiling
Electronic Control Weapons Procedure
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Ice Cream Trucks
All ice cream trucks are now required to post an 8 1/2 x 11 permit with a photo of the operator in their truck window, visible to patrons. Please contact local police if no permit is posted.
Solicitor Information
In Westford ALL Solicitors must register at the Police Department prior to going door to door for the purposes of making sales and/or promoting their business. If these individuals are legitimate they will be issued a Westford Solicitors Permit and a photo ID card. If a solicitor comes to your door, ask to see their Police issued ID prior to conducting any business with them. If they do not have one, call us at 978-399-2345.
If possible, provide us with their description and that of any vehicle they may be using.
Notice to Potential Solicitors
Permit applications are only accepted Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Applicants must be present, with positive id and application processing fee of $5.
MV Crash Reports
Report Request Forms (PDF) are available on this site. You can also get a copy of your MV Crash Report over the internet.
Westford Police Department Presentations
Westford Police department Activities and Procedures Update for Select Board 9/14/20
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Thomas McEnaney
Chief of Police
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Police Department
Physical Address
53 Main Street
Westford, MA 01886
Phone: 978-399-2345Fax: 978-692-8460Emergency: 911
Tip Line: 978-399-2072
Rape Crisis Line: 978-399-2998
Alternate Number: 978-399-2345