Divisions

Motorcycle Unit

The Tewksbury Police Motorcycle Unit currently has two motorcycles and seven motor officers on various shifts. The Motor Unit is responsible for patrol activities such as enforcing traffic laws, responding to emergency situations, funeral escorts and parade details. Each motor officer must complete the Northwestern Traffic Institute motorcycle operator's class. The Northwestern Traffic Institute offers one of the most difficult motorcycle classes in the nation.

Regional Response Team (RRT)

The Tewksbury Police Department is a member of the North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC). The North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) is a consortium of 46 Police Departments in Middlesex and Essex Counties, as well as the Essex County Sheriff and Middlesex County Sheriff. The members of the organization operate pursuant to an interagency mutual aid and assistance agreement. As part of this agreement, each member commits resources from its law enforcement agency to assist other members in an effort to increase and improve their capabilities and capacities. NEMLEC is comprised of a Regional Response Team which includes a:

• Tactical Unit
• Special Weapons and Tactics Unit "SWAT"
• K-9 Unit
• School Threat Assessment and Response System Unit "STARS"
• Motor Unit
• Computer Crime Unit
• Accident Reconstruction Unit
• Crime Scene Services Unit

Officers associated with the various Units receive specialized training in crowd/riot control, crisis negotiations, response to school violence, use of specialized weapons, drug interdiction, and many other areas of specialization within the law enforcement profession.

In addition, there are currently nine Tewksbury Police Officers assigned to NEMLEC Units (7 RRT and 2 Motor Unit). These Officers have assisted in the security of many major events in the last five years, including the Democratic National Convention, Raytheon Strike, Red Sox Playoffs, World Series, and Parade, Wakefield Protests, and the Patriots Super Bowl Championship Parades. This Unit also went to Washington D. C. to assist with security for the inauguration ceremony of the President. NEMLEC is a nationally recognized organization known for it's experience and professionalism.

Traffic Unit

The Tewksbury Police Department Traffic Unit provides dedicated traffic management, enforcement and education to the motoring public. In addition to providing regular traffic enforcement the unit is also actively engaged in addressing problem traffic areas in Tewksbury. This includes looking for solutions for dangerous conditions and improving traffic flow. Problem areas in town can be reported to the traffic unit by clicking this link, unless the problem constitutes an immediate risk to public safety which should be directed immediately to dispatch.

The officers assigned to our Traffic Unit are also two of our four child safety seat technicians. For more on this program go to our Child Passenger Safety page.

Community Impact Unit

A Division of the Front Line Initiative. The Tewksbury Police Department as the lead agency for the Front Line Initiative plays a key role in our regional Community Impact Unit. The Tewksbury Police Department's Community Impact Unit provides comprehensive services to address the mental health and substance use challenge needs of the families as a whole by assessing treatment needs, making recommendations and coordinating care for community members at risk and their families through the behavioral clinical staff of the Front Line Initiative.

This unit provides holistic support in three key areas: prevention, crisis response, and recovery. This unit increases awareness and education around behavioral health issues, including substance misuse, increased access to treatment and reduced recidivism.

The Community Impact Unit is committed to serving those who are most vulnerable: individuals with serious mental health and substance misuse challenges with special focus on high-risk populations. We serve those across life span regardless of socio-economic status, race, culture, gender, or sexual orientation. Our core values are focused on meeting individuals where they are at in their process and helping to serve as guiding force in their recovery process.

Officers & Staff

This unit comprises of Officers and Clinical Staff:

Additional Staff

• Recovery Coaches
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counseling
• Intensive Case Management/Care Coordination