General Info

The Gloucester Police Department offers law enforcement services and conducts activities to prevent crime and protect life and property. The department offers a wide range of services, including area patrolling, maintenance of road traffic, crime investigation, responding to the 911 emergency number and animal control services. The department, located in Gloucester, Mass., investigates a variety of crimes, such as domestic violence, narcotics, and computer and juvenile crimes. It also organizes short-term training classes for the public in various areas that include first aid, limited use of firearms, the judicial court system and self-defense tactics for women. Additionally, the department installs child safety seats in passenger cars. The department s Web site provides links for the public to pass on information related to crime without revealing their identity.