Department Profile

A Proud Tradition of Service

Since 1870, the Everett Police Department has proudly served the City of Everett, providing professional law enforcement services while working to protect the lives, property, and quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors. As a full-service municipal police department, the department provides around-the-clock police protection, emergency response, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, community engagement, and a wide range of specialized public safety services.

Headquartered at 45 Elm Street in the heart of the city, the department remains committed to delivering responsive, professional policing while continually adapting to meet the changing needs of the community it serves.

National Police Week, May 10–16, 2026, poster featuring a police officer silhouette.
Police officers and community members in council chamber
Law enforcement team with decorated gift bags

Serving the City of Everett

The Everett Police Department serves the entire City of Everett, Massachusetts, encompassing approximately 3.36 square miles and providing police services to a diverse and vibrant community. Officers and civilian staff work together every day to respond to emergencies, investigate crimes, enforce traffic laws, assist residents, support community programs, and maintain public safety throughout the city.

The department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring that trained personnel are always available to respond whenever assistance is needed.

Organization and Operations

Under the leadership of the Chief of Police, the department is organized into specialized divisions that work together to deliver comprehensive law enforcement services. These divisions oversee patrol operations, criminal investigations, specialized enforcement functions, support services, administrative operations, and numerous specialized units that provide expertise in key areas of public safety.

This organizational structure allows the department to respond effectively to both routine police services and complex incidents while maintaining a strong focus on professionalism, accountability, and operational excellence.

For more detailed information about each division and specialized unit, please visit our Divisions & Units page.

Divisions & Units

Professional Standards and Accreditation

The Everett Police Department is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional policing. This commitment was demonstrated through its achievement of Certification by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC), an important milestone recognizing compliance with 178 mandatory professional standards governing law enforcement operations.

Certification reflects the department's ongoing dedication to effective policies, comprehensive training, accountability, risk management, evidence handling, and continuous organizational improvement. The department continues working toward Full Accreditation while striving to provide the highest level of professional service to the community.

Department by the Numbers

Year Established: 1870

Headquarters: 45 Elm Street, Everett, MA 02149

Jurisdiction Served: City of Everett

Area Served: Approximately 3.36 square miles

Population Served: 49,075 (as of last census)

Sworn Police Officers: 127

Civilian Personnel: 23

Dedicated to the Community

The Everett Police Department believes that effective policing is built upon trust, integrity, accountability, and meaningful partnerships with the community. Every member of the department shares a commitment to providing fair, impartial, and professional service while treating every individual with dignity and respect.

Whether responding to emergencies, investigating crimes, participating in community programs, or working proactively to enhance neighborhood safety, the department remains focused on its mission of protecting the people of Everett through professional service, transparency, and continuous improvement.