Investigations

Anonymous Crime Tips

Welcome to the Worcester Police Department's Anonymous Crime Tips Notification System. You may submit information regarding a crime that has taken place recently within the City of Worcester.

Crime Tips

Camera Collaborative

The Worcester Police Department Camera Collaborative is a free program allowing residents to register their private cameras with the police through the CrimeReports.com Camera Registration program.

Register Camera

Investigative Division

The Investigative Division of the Worcester Police Department is responsible for follow-up investigations for crimes against persons and property. The major areas of responsibility are violent crimes including homicide, robbery, burglary, sexual assault and domestic violence.

The investigation divisions utilize crime analysis information and collaborative strategies in order to effectively address major crime problems in the community. Key to the professionalism of the investigative division is their relationship with other criminal justice, law enforcement and social service agencies.

The Investigative Division includes the following:

  • Detective Bureau
  • Forensic Services Unit
  • Gang Unit
  • Liquor Investigation and Enforcement
  • Special Crimes Division
  • Vice Squad

Real Time Crime Center

The Worcester Police Department Real Time Crime Center leverages technology to provide accurate information and investigative support to our officers and detectives for the benefit of our community. The Center allows police to access cameras already in place on properties around the city tied to a sophisticated surveillance system based at police headquarters, allowing officers to monitor incidents in real-time. The Center gives officers in the field instant information to assist with investigations, identify patterns and stop emerging crime.

Sex Offender Registry Board

The mission of the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board is to promote public safety through educating and informing the public in order to prevent further victimization.

Sex Offender Registry

Shotspotter

In the spring of 2014, the department’s ShotSpotter gunshot detection system became integrated into the Real Time Crime Center. ShotSpotter alerts police when and where gunfire occurs. The software provides responding officers with critical information such as number of shots fired, shooter position, direction of travel, and the exact time of gunfire. Knowing this precise information gives the officers the ability to make tactical decisions and approach situations in a safer manner.

Unresolved Homicides & Missing Endangered Persons

Information on unresolved homicides and missing endangered persons.

Unresolved Cases

Contact Information

Detective Bureau
Police Headquarters
9-11 Lincoln Square
Worcester, MA 01608

Accessible via WRTA Bus Line. View Schedules

Emergency: 911
Phone: 508-799-8651
Fax: 508-799-8680
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Office Hours:
24 Hours x 7 Days

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