๐ RPD Responds to, Successfully De-Escalates Mental Health Crisis
READING โ Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department and public safety partners have cleared the area of Pierce Street after a large response to a mental health…
๐ข Reading Police Department Hiring Part-Time Child/Adolescent Clinician
READING โ Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill the part-time position of Child/Adolescent Clinician. The Department is seeking a dedicated and…
๐ Reading Fire Department Releases Statement on Summer Ave Fire
Early Morning Fire Destroys Historic Home and Garage on Summer Avenue via the Reading Fire Department - Reading, MA โ At 1:04 AM on July 9th, the Reading Public Safety…
๐ฅ Historic Reading Home Damaged in Overnight Blaze
A devastating fire tore through a historic Victorian home at 186 Summer Avenue in the early hours of Wednesday, July 9th leaving the community in shock. The blaze, which also…
๐จ RPD Locates Untraceable Gun, Charges Lexington Man with Numerous Firearms Offenses
READING โ Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department removed an illegal, untraceable firearm from the street thanks to an officer who conducted a proactive traffic stop and…
๐บ Reading Police Department Child Car Seat Event Today
Are you confident your childโs car seat is installed correctly? Join us Today Sunday June 8th from 11:00am to 1:30pm at Reading Police Department (15 Union Street) for a FREE…
๐งฏ Northeast Metro Tech Sophomores Fabricate Metal Equipment Rack for RFD
WAKEFIELD โ Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that three Northeast Metro Tech sophomores fabricated an equipment rack for the Reading Fire Department, continuing a tradition of Northeast Metro…
๐ท Reading Police Department Open House 2025 Photos and Video
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the Reading Police Department hosted its annual open house from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, filled with fun, food, and community engagement. The event featured…
๐ RPD Honors Graduating High School Seniors with Special “Reading Rocket” Patches
READING โ Chief David Clark is pleased to share that the Reading Police Department is continuing its tradition of honoring graduating high school seniors by wearing a "Rocket" patch throughout…
๐ Reading Police Department Open House Today from 11am – 1:30pm
Today Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Reading Police Department. Bring the whole family and friends for an afternoon of fun, food, and community…

