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The Hampden Police Department
is located within the town hall of Hampden, Massachusetts.
Currently, the department consists of six full time
officers, two sergeants, and the Chief of Police. A
full time police officer vacancy currently exists right now
due to financial constraints in the town. The
department also consists of administrative personnel, four full time dispatchers,
several reserve dispatchers and reserve officers.
The Town of Hampden is a rural community with a
population of approximately 5400. The western portion
of Hampden is a mixture of suburban neighborhoods and
businesses, while the eastern portion of town consists of
rural roads and rolling hills.
The Hampden Police Department prides itself as serving its
residents through community policing efforts. Officers
work with residents in the community to prevent crime
through many programs.
Officers of our department are present in the schools, the senior
center, and throughout the community so that they can
create working relationships with residents and businesses.
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