Motorcycle Unit
The East Bridgewater Police Motorcycle Unit utilizes Harley Davidson Police Package Motorcycles. The motorcycle units are assigned to routine patrol, traffic enforcement and are utilized for all Town functions, parades, road races, etc. Motorcycle Officers are also assigned to the SEMLEC The Mobile Operations Division, which is a unit consisting of numerous municipal police department motorcycle units in Southeastern Massachusetts. The motorcycle units can be activated by a member agency for various purposes, including crowd control, traffic direction/enforcement, funeral duty, motorcade/escorts, and special events. The unit is active every year for the Boston Marathon and other major events in the region.
ATV Unit
The East Bridgewater Police ATV Unit consists of two quad ATV’s, an off -road motorcycle, and a six wheel ATV. The Officer’s that are assigned to this Unit have been Certified by the M.P.T.C. in All Terrain Vehicles. Officers assigned to SEMLEC Search and Rescue team utilize the atv units for all types of missing and lost persons in the wilderness, urban-wilderness interface and urban environment.
Bicycle Unit
The East Bridgewater Police Mountain Bike Unit was established by acquiring State and Federal Grant money, to start a Police Community Orientated Policing Program. By doing this, and since then, the Mt. Bike Program has been a huge success within the community. The Mt. Bikes are being used for Town functions, parades, crowd control, etc. where the police officer can patrol and prevent, and at the same time, be closer to the people to interact, and of course stay in shape.
The Bicycle Patrol Police Officers have been through training and certified through the C.O.B.W.E.B. Program. This means: “Cops On Bikes With Educated Bicyclists”. This type of patrol becomes highly effective. Bicycle officers are also assigned to the SEMLEC bicycle response team.
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit
The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit has been in existence since 1998. Since the inception of this unit East Bridgewater has witnessed a dramatic decline in commercial vehicle violations. The main objective of this unit is SAFETY. Unfortunately over 5,000 people die on the nation’s roadways every year in commercial motor vehicle accidents. This number appears to be climbing. Hopefully with the commercial vehicle enforcement unit we can help to keep East Bridgewater a safe place to drive.
Cruiser Technology
East Bridgewater Police Department Cruisers are equipped with mobile computers enabling officers to access the In-house database, Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), State Registry of Motor Vehicles, National Law Enforcement Telecommunications network and the National Criminal Information Computer (NCIC) controlled by the FBI. These queries provide warrant information, driver’s license information, vehicle registrations, stolen vehicle information, etc. Cruisers are also equipped with in-car video systems.