🚨 RPD and Law Enforcement Partners Investigating Bomb Threat at Supermarket; Determine Threat Not Credible
READING — The Reading Police Department and law enforcement partners are investigating a bomb threat that was called into a Reading supermarket, and eventually determined to be not credible. On…
🌎 RPD to Wear & Offer Unique Patch to Raise Awareness of World Down Syndrome Day
READING — Deputy Chief Christine Amendola and Community Service Officer DaLonn Pearson are pleased to share that the Reading Police Department will once again wear special uniform patches throughout the…
🧯 Aerial Drone Video from the James Road Fire Aftermath
Aerial video shows the scene on James Road following a three-alarm fire on Wednesday night that left one firefighter and one resident injured in freezing temperatures. A once-familiar neighborhood house…
💺 Reading Police Department Announces Car Seat Installation Events
Deputy Chief Christine Amendola is pleased to share that the Reading Police Department will be hosting multiple car seat installation events for residents. Car seat installations will be held from 11…
📨 RPD Reminds Residents of Blue Envelope and SafeWatch Programs
Deputy Chief Christine Amendola and the Reading Police Department would like to remind residents of the following programs geared toward assisting community members. The Blue Envelope Project was created in…
🚓 Reading Police Department to Host Annual Citizens Police Academy
READING — Chief David Clark has announced that the Reading Police Department is hosting its Winter 2026 Citizens Police Academy (CPA) starting in January. The CPA begins Wednesday, Jan. 28, and…
🚒 Reading Fire Department – FY27 Budget Overview
Aligning Resources to Meet Community Safety Goals The Reading Fire Department is requesting a 4.01% increase in its fiscal year 2027 budget, citing the need to sustain minimum staffing levels,…
🚓 Reading Police Department – FY27 Budget Overview
Department cites need for proactive policing and expanded safety programs The Reading Police Department is asking for a modest 2.59% increase in its fiscal year 2027 budget, citing the need…
🔆 Bingo with Badges at the Peter Sanborn Community
Earlier last month, the Peter Sanborn community had the pleasure of hosting the Reading Police Department for an engaging “Bingo with Badges” event! The afternoon was filled with laughter, friendly competition, and…
📜 Reading Police Department Earns Re-Accreditation from the MPAC
READING — Chief David Clark is proud to share that the Reading Police Department has earned reaccreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC). Reading Police was awarded re-accreditation on…
