1978 Sergeant Promotion

Donald Bouchard being promoted to sergeant in 1978. Donald Bouchard was the first sergeant in the departments history. From left to right is Arthur Booth, Ginger Green, Donald Bouchard, John Flynn, and Chief George K. Stone.

1978 Hampden Reserves

Pictured are the Hampden Reserve force in 1978.

Officer James Collins

Pictured is Officer James Collins and K-9 Rommel in 1985.

70's Memorial Day Parade

Pictured is a 1974 Plymouth Gran Fury leading the Memorial Day Parade on Main Street in the 1970's.

Officer John Siniscalchi

Pictured is Officer John Siniscalchi at the police academy graduation in 1986.

Special Police Officers

Special Police Officer Richard Weincek (L) and Paul "Pop" Bouchard (R) at Rec Park in the late 1950's.

Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day parade with Chief Stone and officers marching on Main Street in the early 1970's.

Breathalyzer

Breathalyzer used by the department in the 1970's.

Breathalyzer Paperwork

Original paperwork for older style breathalyzer.

1978 Hampden Reserve Officers

Back, left to right; William Batchelor, Jack Reynolds, Thomas Messier, Edward Jodoin, Mary Kupec, Carol Chaput, Tanya Woods, Phillip Morin, Peter Markhard. Front, left to right; Anthony DiNoia, William Chechile, Michael Wener, Lt. Frank Panetta, Mark Reisner, Michael Doyle.

Hampden Police in the early 1970's

From left to right; Miles Hapgood,

Patch Design

Our current patch we redesigned in the 1980's. This is the original sketchwork of the redesigned patch.

Patch Sketchwork

Original paperwork with sketchwork for current patch design.

1978 Reserve Officers

Hampden Police reserve officers from left to right. William Batchelor, Dana Pixley, Carol Chaput, Mary Kupec, Anthonly Dinoia, Michael Doyle, Peter Markhand, Donald Chaput. CENTER: Sgt. Donald Bouchard (Officer in charge to the reserve police.)

1976 Officers

Hampden Police Department in 1976, from left to right. Alfred Taylor, Donald Bouchard, Richard Alexander, Chief Georgie Stone, James Kirk, Robert Newton, and Robert Toulson.

K-9 Demonstration in the early 1980's

Hampden Officer Reisner and K-9 Kayron and Springfield Auxiliary and later Hampden Sgt. James Collins and K-9 Rommel.

Hampden Police Cadets

Hampden Police Cadets in the 1970's on Main Street.

Cruiser Door Seal

Cruiser door seal used in the 1970's and 80's.

Memorial Day Parade

1960 Memorial Day Parade on Main Street, Hampden. Pictured is: Bob Newton, George Fisher, John Pixley, Paul "Pop" Bouchard, and Richard Weincek.

Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day parade led by Chief Stone in the 1970's.

Chief Stone

Chief George Stone during the 1970's

Memorial Day Parade

Hampden Police marches in the Memorial Day parade in the 1970's.

Hampen Police Cadets

Hampden Police Cadets in the early 1970's.

Centennial Parade

A 1977 Chevrolet Impala Hampden Police Cruiser leads the 1978 centennial parade on Somers Road.

1975 Hampden Reserves

Front l to r; Donald Chaput, John Reynolds, Charles Rogers, Frant Panetta. Back l to r; Carol Chaput, Donald Bouchard, Lt. Myron Stone, Phillip Morin, Mary Kupec.

Edward P. Lyons

Edward P. Lyons was an elected Hampden constable in the late 19th and early 20th century. Photo courtesy of William Meuse.

Police Baton

This police baton was used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Specifically, this baton was used by Edward P. Lyons of Hampden and was given to him by Captain Costello of the Springfield Police Department.

Police Baton

Older style police baton made with leather and lead.

Hampden Circus Bumper Sticker

In 1972 the Hampden Auxillary Police put together a circus to raise money for their organization.

John Whittaker

John Whittaker, a constable in the Town of Hampden with his wife in the late 19th century.

1935 Parade in Hampden

Constable Arthur Gerrish at the Congregational Church in the Hampden Sesquicentennial Parade in 1935.

Firearms Qualification

Firearms Qualification at the Springfield Sportsman Club in October of 1996.

Accident Scene

Officers work an accident scene on East Longmeadow Road in the late 1980's.

Memorial Day Parade

Officer Collins leads the Memorial Day Parade in May of 1997.

Chief Stone and Officer Collins

Chief Stone and Officer Collins accept oxygen tanks from a local civic organization.

Frank Panetta

Lt. Frank Panetta of Hampden Police Reserve.

Frank Panetta

Lt. Frank Panetta of the Hampden Police Reserve.

Reserve Inspection

Lt. Frank Panetta of the Hampden Police Reserve conducts an inspection in the mid-1970's.

Frank Panetta

Lt. Frank Panetta of the Hampden Police Reserve.

William Joy

William Joy (now Sgt. W. Joy) accepts scholarship in the 1970's.

Plane Crash

News crew at the site of the Cessna plane crash on Minnechaug Mountain.

Crashed Plane in Hampden

Close up view of the crashed Cessna plane in Hampden.

Police/Selectmen

Hampden Reserve Officers and the Hampden Board of Selectmen in the 1970's.

Hampden Police Gear

Hat, Badge, Cuffs, Patch, Firearm, and cruiser light; all used by Officer George Kealy in the 1960's.

Vehicle v. House

March 19, 1980; Hampden police officer investigates a car that struck a house on Main Street.

Chapin Road Crash

Motor vehicle crash on Chapin Road in Hampden.

Somers Road Crash

Motor Vehicle crash on Somers Road in Hampden on Feburary 13, 1986.

Officer Reisner

Officer Reisner looking for evidence during a home invasion investigation that took place on June 23, 1984.

Officer Snow, Officer Mascaro, and Sgt. Chechile.

Officers Mark Reisner (left) and James Collins (right)