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Multiple Taunton Police Officers Injured Following Incident

September 26, 2023 by John Guilfoil

TAUNTON — The Taunton Police Department reports that five officers sustained injuries as a result of an incident on Tuesday night involving a knife-wielding suspect. A Taser device was deployed, subduing the suspect, who will now face a number of felony charges. At about 6:45 p.m., Taunton Police officers had pulled a vehicle over for […]

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Taunton Police Offer Safety Tips During Child Passenger Safety Week

September 20, 2023 by jgprstaff

Chief Edward J. Walsh and the Taunton Police Department would like to remind parents to ensure their children are properly buckled and in the correct car seat for their age and size as part of Child Passenger Safety Week.

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Taunton Officials Offer Safety Tips, Encourage Residents to Stay Alert as Hurricane Lee Projected to Track Toward New England

September 14, 2023 by jgprstaff

Fire Chief Steven P. Lavigne and Police Chief Edward J. Walsh are asking residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions as Hurricane Lee is expected to track toward New England in the coming days. 

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Taunton Officials Take Safety Precautions at Scene of Gasoline Leak

September 2, 2023 by jgprrobert

Mayor Shaunna O’Connell, Fire Chief Steven P. Lavigne, and Police Chief Edward J. Walsh announce that, out of an abundance of caution, safety measures have been put into place in the area of a gasoline leak on Middleboro Avenue. On Monday, Aug. 28, the Taunton Fire Department was notified of a possible gasoline leak from gas […]

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Taunton Police Offer Safety Tips for Families and Motorists as Students Return to School

August 30, 2023 by jgprstaff

Chief Edward J. Walsh would like to offer students, families and motorists important back-to-school travel safety tips as the new school year begins. 

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Taunton Police Department

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The Taunton Police Department shall strive for excellence in performance and delivery of services to the total community. We will recruit, employ, and maintain personnel who reflect high professional standards.  As we look to the future, it will be in a progressive and flexible manner that will meet tomorrow’s community needs.

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Edward James Walsh
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Taunton, MA 02780

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