Police Chief's Message

Welcome to the Official Website of the Marion Police Department. On behalf of the men and women of the Marion Police Department, I hope that you will find this site useful and informative.

The Marion Police Department is currently made up of:

• 1 Police Lieutenant
• 3 Patrol Sergeants
• 1 Police Detective
• 15 Full-Time Police Officers
• 10 Part-Time Police Officers

The Animal Control Division also falls under the jurisdiction of the Police Department, with one full-time and two part-time Animal Control Officers.

Marion's public safety dispatching is handled by the Police Department, including all 911 calls. We provide twenty-four-hour dispatching services for all town agencies, including Fire and Emergency Medical Services.

The Department offers a variety of services to our citizens. Some of these include:

• A child safety seat technician
• A firearms safety certification course
• A reassurance program
• A crime prevention officer

The Marion Police Department belongs to the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEM-LEC). The council is made up of twenty-eight communities to provide mutual aid resources and collaboration. The council has a SWAT Team, Search and Rescue Team, Marine/Dive Team, and Anti-Crime Unit. Five officers from this department are assigned to the various units.

There are some pages on this site, which will provide you with information concerning local regulations, changes in the law, department activities and services, and special events.

If there are any comments or suggestions about the website, Email Lieutenant Jeffrey Habicht. I may be reached by calling at Phone Number: 508-748-1212 or by Email.

Sincerely,
Richard B. Nighelli
Chief of Police