Webster MA Police Department

Chief: Michael Shaw

Address: 357 Main St
Webster MA 01570

Phone: (508) 943-1212

Number of Officers: 33

Population Served: 17760

Seasonal Pop. Served: 18000

Specializations: Crisis Negotiations, Defense Tactics and Weapons Training, Drone, Drug Task Force, K-9 Unit, Motorcycle, School Resource Officer, SWAT/Tactical, Traffic Unit, Water Patrol And more...

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About the Webster Police Department

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Webster Police Department

The Webster Police Department currently has 33 full-time police officers. We are a progressive, proactive, and community-minded organization. We have five members in the Detective Bureau, two of whom are assigned to two Federal Task Forces: the FBI and the DEA.

We also currently have three canine officers. One is assigned to the School Resource Officer and serves as a Community Resource Canine. The other is a Narcotics Detection Canine authorized to sniff people. Both will be trained to make "friendly finds." We are obtaining a third Canine, which will be utilized for tracking and apprehension work.

We also have a very active Marine Patrol, which is the primary law enforcement response on Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg during the summer months.
Officers are also able to participate in several specialty units, such as SWAT, Drones, Accident Reconstruction, and the Motor Unit, as we are very active members of the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (CEMLEC).

Many of our officers have ancillary duties and responsibilities that allow them to expand on their abilities and further their growth as officers.

Mission Statement

In accordance with the rights and protections afforded by the Constitution and in accordance with the town charter for the Town of Webster, the Webster Police Department is committed to improving the quality of life and enhancing public safety by working in partnership with the community to deliver law enforcement and related services that focus on innovative methods to preserve the peace, safeguard lives and property, and minimize the fear of crime.

About Us

According to the 2020 Census, Webster's population is 17,760. It is a very diverse community, with residents from various nationalities and socio-economic backgrounds. We average around 22,000 calls for service a year, and officers have the opportunity to respond to and investigate a wide variety of incidents. We encourage a team-oriented approach that allows officers to follow a case to its conclusion.