Chatham Police Department

04/17/2026

FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS TODAY

04/16/2026

CPD is assisting with this search.

***Person Located and Safe***

Search for a missing person
From 10 Whidah Drive
73yr old Male - John Egan
Glasses, Wearing gray sweatpants/sweatshirt
Last seen 50 minutes ago

Please call 911 if you have any information.

04/16/2026

Join us as we celebrate Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.

When people hear the term “animal control officer,” outdated images of someone chasing stray dogs might still come to mind. But today, Diane Byers, our animal control officer (ACO) is a highly trained professional who plays an essential role in keeping both animals and our community safe. With the 2026 Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, (April 12 to 18), there is no better time to recognize the real scope of her work.

Animal control officers are often first on the scene during emergencies involving animals, but their responsibilities stretch far beyond enforcement. ACOs are educators, mediators, crisis responders, and community connectors. They work long hours in challenging conditions and respond to emotionally charged situations with compassion and professionalism.

Some of ACO Byer’s duties include:

Pet rescue from dangerous conditions, including heat or cold.
Staffing pet friendly emergency shelters.
Reuniting lost pets with their families.
Assist community members who face eviction, incarceration or homelessness.
Investigate animal neglect, cruelty, and abuse.
Manage wildlife, farm animals, livestock and exotic pets.
Working closely with CPD, CFD and health department.
Community education.

ACO Byers has been serving our community since 2015.

04/15/2026

Please join us as we celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW).

NPSTW is celebrated annually during the second full week of April (April 12–18, 2026) to honor our "first responders" who answer your emergency calls and dispatch police, fire, and medical personnel.

NPSTW recognizes the dedication, bravery, and calmness under pressure shown by 911 dispatchers, often referred to as the "Thin Gold Line".

Your Chatham Police Dispatchers are some of our most valuable team members. They work our phones, radios and other vital communication and information technology equipment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.

They are also the first voice you hear when you need assistance, or the first face you see when you enter our police facility.

Pictured above, (from left to right):
Dispatcher Erin Hemeon
Dispatcher Matt Casale
Dispatcher Dana Grim
Dispatcher Jessica Carran

In addition to their daily duties, they also receive numerous hours of specialized training in topics that could be anything from routine in nature, to critical incident response.

Thanks to our professional dispatchers who are experts in “managing our chaos”!

04/06/2026

CPD’S CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY CLASS OF 2026 CELEBRATES GRADUATION

On Saturday, April 04, CPD hosted the graduation ceremony of Citizen’s Police Academy, Class of 2026.

The 11-week 2026 CPD Citizen’s Academy started on January 5 and was held (almost) every Monday.

The graduates were exposed and had access to how CPD operates “behind the scenes”. Topics such as investigations, traffic enforcement, technology, communications, animal control, arrest and prosecution, K9, search and rescue and more.

We congratulate the class and appreciate the level of curiosity and commitment they brought and the many discussions and questions they had.

CPD would like to acknowledge and thank our staff of dedicated officers and civilians who participated in the academy, especially Detective Sergeant Bill Massey. Det/Sgt Massey has been our “Academy Director” for many years and continues to deliver an excellent program.

We would also like to thank the following for their support:
Chatham Village Market
Town Manager Jill Goldsmith
Leah LaCross - Director of Community Services
Chatham Selectboard and Board Member Cory Metters

03/31/2026

As we close out March and Women’s History Month, the Chatham Police Department proudly recognizes the outstanding contributions of our women officers, dispatchers, civilian staff and leaders.

From patrolling our streets, investigating crimes and dealing with animals to supporting victims and strengthening community partnerships, the women of CPD bring their dedication, professionalism, and skills every single day. Their courage, expertise, and commitment to service makes your department stronger and Chatham safer.

Join us as we celebrate their achievements, honor their sacrifices, and thank them for their continued service.

Photos:
(1) - (from L to R), Officer Cassie Wentzell, Lieutenant Sarah Harris, officer Jordyn Gagliardi.
(2) - Sergeant Liz Thompson
(3) - Dispatchers Jess Carran, (seated), and Dispatcher Erin Hemeon.
(4) - Animal Control Officer Diane Byers
(5) - Admin Assistant Christine Boorack, (seated), and Behavioral Health Clinician Diane Nash

03/20/2026

CHATHAM POLICE WELCOMES OUR NEWEST POLICE OFFICERS!

CPD staff attended the graduation of the Plymouth Police Academy’s 79th Recruit Officer Class, in Plymouth, MA today.

Officers Joshua Sawyer, Devin Neilly and Brian Leahy successfully completed their Massachusetts Police Training Committee’s 800-hour municipal police academy and will now enter the Chatham Police Department’s Field Training Program.

Join us and our community as we wish Josh, Devin and Brian, long safe and successful careers.

Pictured above (left to right), Officer Josh Wisnewski, Detective Sergeant William Massey, deputy Chief Lou Malzone, Officer Josh Sawyer, Officer Devin Neilly, Officer Brian Leahy, Chief Mike Anderson and Sergeant Sean Ryder.

02/24/2026

With our region facing continued cleanup and power outages, Monomoy Regional School District will be closed again Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

We will open Monomoy Regional High School as a personal care site for anyone who needs to warm up, charge devices, get some food, and shower. The high school will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please note that this is not a drop-off situation and all parents/caregivers need to remain on site.

Many thanks to all who are working hard to get our community back up and running. 🦈

02/22/2026