General Info

The Tewksbury Police Department is a law enforcement agency that works for the safety and protection of citizens. The department has a detective division that investigates cases related to homicides, rapes, robberies, burglaries, arsons, larcenies, frauds, and drug trafficking and distribution. Its detective division specializes in the areas of fingerprinting, photography, interviewing, interrogation, drug recognition, evidence collection and crime scene preservation. The Tewksbury Police Department also operates a motor unit that conducts patrol activities, enforces traffic laws and responds to emergency situations. Its motor unit additionally handles funerals and parades. The department is a member of the North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council. The Tewksbury Police Department maintains the Citizen Police Academy, which offers membership opportunities.