Paul B. Saucier, Chief
Mission Statement
The Worcester Police Department is dedicated to delivering fair, impartial and equitable law enforcement to all. By partnering with the community to foster trust and collaboration, the department strives to reduce victimization and provide exceptional police services that enhance the safety and quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors to the City.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to foster a culture of excellence that embodies our unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, upholds the highest standards of professionalism and ensures exceptional service for the public.
Core Values
Honor: Upholding the respect and dignity of our positions through unwavering commitment and exemplary conduct.
Integrity: Consistently adhering to the highest moral and ethical principles in every action and decision.
Professionalism: Demonstrating pride in our responsibilities, continuous development and maintaining an impeccable appearance and demeanor.
The Worcester Police Department is always seeking motivated individuals to join our team in protecting and serving the community. If you are interested in joining the Worcester Police Department, please view our Employment Opportunities.
- To report an ongoing incident, Dial 911 if an emergency or call the non-emergency Complaint Line at 508-799-8606. Please call 508-799-8600 to reach Police Department Divisions and Administrative Offices. Emails are checked periodically; please do not use email to report an ongoing incident.
How We Serve
Investigations
Community Policing
Professional Standards
Services & Information
Anonymous Crime Tips
You may submit information regarding a crime that has taken place recently within the City of Worcester, MA. Crime tip services are for non-emergency crime information. Tips may be submitted online through our secure server or via text message.
News & Announcements
WPD Officers Respond to Call for Federal Agents Surrounded on Eureka St
WPD Vice Squad Officers Arrest Male for Drug Distribution Near Library
WPD Vice Squad Executes Search Warrant, Recovers Large Amount of Fentanyl
WPD Officers Arrest Male for Armed Robbery
Meetings & Events
Crime Incident Data
Informing Worcester
Informing Worcester is the City's open data portal. The City has established this open data portal where any and all interested parties can obtain public information at no cost. The portal includes incident dispatches received by the Worcester Police Department.
CityProtect Incident Map
Map-based statistics are available through our online partner, CityProtect.com. Residents, organizations and businesses have the ability to access crime data via the internet or from the CityProtect iPhone app.
Citizen Comments
This form is only for commending, lodging a complaint against or making a suggestion regarding a member of the Worcester, Massachusetts Police Department. Comments regarding police officers from other law enforcement agencies must be submitted to their employer in their jurisdiction.
Residents with Disabilities
If you have a disability and a landline, wireless or VoIP telephone service, you may qualify to have a unique code appear when you place a call to 911 emergency services.
Quality of Life Team
The Quality of Life Team is an interdepartmental team made up of members of the City Manager's Office, Department of Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works & Parks and Worcester Police Department.
Have a Question?
The currently scheduled Citizens' Academy is full. Future dates will be announced as they become available. The Citizens' Academy is a group of Worcester citizens who are interested in learning more about how their police department operates and the policing challenges our city faces. Participants in each session commit to meeting for three hours one night per week, for ten weeks, to learn about each aspect of the department.
None scheduled at this time. However, at no time do the Worcester Police auction marked/unmarked cruisers, seized vehicles or motorcycles.
Lieutenant Sean Murtha is the WPD Public Information Officer. Questions can be directed to MurthaS@worcesterma.gov.
- Belsito's 508-754-2300
- Boulevard 508-755-2632
- David's 508-753-5263
- DiRenzo's 508-757-4494
- Early's 508-753-1123
- McFee's 508-753-9016
Please call 508-799-1853.
Permits and the appropriate forms are issued by the Detail Office. There is a $5 fee for all permits (except Work Permits, which are $10).
Parking ticket appeals are handled through the Municipal Hearing Office, City Hall Room 203, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may call 508-799-8656 or File an Appeal Online.
Speeding ticket payments are handled through the Registry of Motor Vehicles, NOT the Worcester Police Department.
Please call the WIN office number at 508-799-8610.
Please visit the MA Public Safety Website to locate your nearest Child Safety Seat Inspection Site.
Weekdays:
- 5 p.m.
- 11 p.m.
Weekends & Holidays:
- 5 a.m.
- 11 a.m.
- 5 p.m.
- 11 p.m.
Bail is to be paid via cash or Certified Bank Check ONLY.
Choose a tow company of your choice. Call the WPD to report the tow at 508-799-8626. Please provide the plate number, VIN number, make, model and color of your vehicle, as well as the tow company who took the vehicle.
Resources
MA Sex Offender Registry
MassDOT Crash Portal
Police Precincts Map
Police Sectors and Street Routes Map
Contact Information
Address
Police Headquarters
9-11 Lincoln Square
Worcester, MA 01608
Contact
Phone: 911 / 508-799-8600
Fax: 508-799-8680
Email Us
Hours
24 Hours x 7 Days