Those who signed up for the civil service exam to join New Bedford Police can take advantage of some upcoming free training to help better prepare for the test.
New Bedford Police seized two illegal firearms and made two arrests in separate incidents Saturday, including one at a local business popular with children.
New Bedford officials have announced a new $5,000 signing bonus for incoming city police officers as an incentive to encourage applications amid a hiring crisis for the department.
A New Bedford man has been charged with drunk and negligent driving — among other violations — after he allegedly fled from a hit and run crash that injured one person over the weekend.
New Bedford has been the latest community hit in the recent spate of 'swatting' incidents across the SouthCoast, with a hoax threat against the high school.
New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira said police work is a 'noble profession' and that the department needs 'to let people know just how rewarding it can be.'
WBSM News has learned that two bullets were found on the grounds of Keith Middle School in New Bedford late last month, resulting in a search involving police and local K-9 units.
New Bedford's Joseph Aguilera is a five-year-old living with spina bifida who wants to be a police officer. He got to visit the South End Public Safety Center.