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