The Tremon Street firing range is a police use-only training facility owned and operated by the Dighton Police Department. We are mindful of the impact these trainings may have on the community, and the following are some frequently asked questions as they relate to the range.
DIGHTON — Chief George Nichols, on behalf of the Dighton Police Department, is pleased to announce the promotion of Officer Greg Steele to the rank of Detective. Steele was promoted by Chief Nichols this week. His promotion will be effective on Monday, July 15. “I would like to congratulate Greg Steele on his promotion to detective,” said Chief Nichols. “Throughout …
Officers Kenneth Almeida (left) and Aaron Swartz were honored Wednesday night by the Dighton Board of Selectmen. (Courtesy Dighton Police Department) DIGHTON — Chief George Nichols is pleased to announce that two Dighton Police officers were honored by the Dighton Board of Selectmen on Wednesday night for saving a man’s life in March. On March 9, Dighton Police Officers Kenneth …
DIGHTON — Chief George Nichols is pleased to share that several Dighton Police Department members have completed training to use new beanbag shotguns that can reduce potential harm to the public during a response. On Tuesday, April 16, the Dighton Police Department deployed two 12-gauge Less-Lethal Beanbag Shotguns. Six department members including supervisors and patrolmen have undergone the requisite training …
DIGHTON –The Dighton Board of Selectmen shares the following update regarding the hiring of the next Chief of Police: Selectmen Chairman Peter Caron has spoken with Acting Chief George Nichols and intends to place his appointment on the Board of Selectmen’s March 13, 2024 agenda. The Town of Dighton has received the following letter from Police Chief applicant Sgt. Tim …
DIGHTON – The following is a statement from Dighton Board of Selectmen Chairman Peter Caron: “As Town officials, we place great importance in ensuring a fair, transparent, and qualifications-based process for the appointment of Dighton’s next Chief of Police by the Board of Selectmen,” said Dighton Board of Selectmen Chairman Peter Caron. “All residents should have confidence in the hiring …
DIGHTON – Dighton Board of Selectmen Chairman Peter Caron, Town Administrator Michael Mullen, Jr., and Human Resources Coordinator Karin Brady are pleased to announce that Fairhaven Police Sgt. Timothy F. Souza has been named the finalist for consideration by the Board of Selectmen to become Dighton’s next Chief of Police. The announcement of Sgt. Souza as the finalist follows an extensive …
TAUNTON — Superintendent Alex Magalhaes is pleased to share that Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Carpentry and Computer-Aided Drafting/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) students recently designed and built a wooden podium for the Dighton Police Department. During the month of December, junior Carpentry students Justin Deangelis and Casey Williams embarked on a two-week community service project to prepare a new wooden Dighton Police podium. …
With some of the first snow accumulation of the season expected this weekend, residents are reminded of winter weather safety precautions.
DIGHTON — Acting Police Chief George Nichols and Fire Chief Christopher Maguy are asking residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions as Hurricane Lee is expected to track toward New England in the coming days. According to the National Hurricane Center, Lee is moving toward the north-northwest and a turn toward the north is expected by tonight. Public safety officials …
