The
Town of Hanson is located in the south shore area of Massachusetts,
approximately 30 miles south of Boston. The population
of Hanson is approximately 9,800 people. The Hanson
Police Department consists of the Chief of Police, a lieutenant,
19 full-time, sworn, personnel, 7 part-time police officers,
4 civilian dispatchers, 4 part-time dispatchers and the Executive
Assistant to the Chief of Police. The Hanson Police
Department is a non-Civil Service Police Department and was
reorganized by Chapter 255 of the Acts and Resolves of 1981
by the General Court.
We
are a progressive police department, always striving to provide
the best quality of life for our residents and professional,
courteous service to the public. The Department responds
to approximately 14,000 calls
for service annually. As you explore this web site you
will see that the men and women of the Hanson Police Department
have a strong commitment to Community Policing, crime suppression
and prevention and community involvement.
Please
check this site often as it is updated frequently. I
encourage
your input for improving this site and welcome any other
inquiries.
Sincerely,
Edward
F. Savage III
Chief of Police
Hanson
Police Department
775 Main Street
Hanson, MA 02341 Phone:
781-293-4625
Fax: 781-293-4624
Our
Mission Statement:
The Police department and the community of Hanson envision a future
in which all citizens of the community enjoy an enhanced quality
of life and a reduction of crime, social disorder and fear of crime.
We realize this mission by providing excellence in policing through
diligence, integrity, respect, fairness and compassion.
