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The Hopkinton Police Department will be hosting an entrance exam on July 11th.  This exam will be used to establish a candidates list in order to fill one open full-time Partolman position.  For information on the test and registration information please refer to The Municipal Police Institutes web site.

Hopkinton Police History
The Hopkinton Police Department is gathering information and photos related to the departments history.  Any historical data you have would be appreciated.  Any photos can be copied and the originals returned.  If you think you can help please email Sergeant Joseph Bennett.

Police Logs
The Hopkinton Police Department is now publishing the police logs on the towns website.  Visit the Town of Hopkinton website to read the logs and review arrests. 

STREET LIGHTS
The street lights that line the streets are provided as a public safety component.  These lights are funded by the town on a monthly basis.  Police Officers routinely call in lights that are out.  Please help keep them lit by contacting Nstar if you know of one that is out.  Simply provide the street name and pole number and Nstar will put it on the list for service.  Nstar contact information is always listed on the right side of this page.

R.A.D
Officer Linda Higgins and Detective Timothy Brennan hosted a Rape Aggression Defense class in  beginning November.  The class is always a success.  If you are interested check back here for the next session. For more information you can contact Officer Higgins or Detective Brennan.

SCHOOLS OPEN
All the Hopkinton Public Schools are back in session.  Please drive carefully.  In an effort to assist motorists Lt. Flannery has provided some additional safety tips.

Do you have a House alarm.
A properly installed house alarm can be an important part of you home safety plan.  However, a faulty system can be a nuisance to you and a burden on your police and fire departments.  False alarms expend valuable community resources and can cost you money in fees.  Please keep you alarm system well maintained and update your registration form periodically.

Traffic Enforcement
Traffic Safety continues to be a high priority.  The Hopkinton Police Department takes several approaches in this effort.  The two most visible methods are enforcement and education.  In support of the enforcement component the department participates in the Click-it or Ticket and You drink You Drive You Lose Campaigns.  The Governors Highway Safety Bureau Funds these mobilizations through funding passed down from Federal Grants.  These funds are used to put additional officers on the street to target aggressive and impaired drivers.

Alcohol Enforcement-Merchant Compliance
The Hopkinton Police Department has been awarded grant funding to support its efforts to combat underage drinking.  This funding has been made available by the Executive Office of Public Safety. These funds will be used to provide dedicated patrols and conduct compliance checks.
 

The Hopkinton Police Department has partnered with Project Child Safe to provide free gun locks to residents.  These locks are available at the Police Station.  For more  info take a look at a public service announcement.

WINTER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
In December a winter storm ripped through New England leaving a path of destruction.  Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power for extended periods of time.  Four deaths have been attributed to the storm including three carbon monoxide related deaths involving generators being used inside.  It doesn't take a lot of money or time to prepare you home and car.  The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency has a lot of useful information as does ready.gov.   

Is Your House Numbered?
The emergency services profession has a saying, "seconds save lives." A properly numbered house allows responding police and fire personnel to quickly locate your address. To view some examples of properly numbered houses visit our website.

Identity Theft-Victimization Continues
Hopkinton is a very safe town however our residents are not shielded from identity thieves.  Crimes involving the theft and use of personal information can be devastating to both your credit and finances.  To learn more on how you can protect yourself refer to our Identity theft website.

Unregistered Vehicles and Trailers
The Hopkinton PD will continue their active enforcement of Chapter 130, Town Bylaws. If you notice a property with more than one unregistered vehicle or trailer, please contact Officer Phil Powers at 508.435-2123 x324.

RMV Driver's Manual
The Registry of Motor Vehicles now offers it's Driver's Manual Online.  You can pick up a printed copy at your local RMV Office. Or download it here.