07/14/2021
Please keep our brothers and sisters at the Norton Police Department in your thoughts as they mourn the passing of Deputy Chief Thomas J. Petersen Jr.
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07/13/2021
Please join us in congratulating Derek Reis for his promotion to Major. No one's more respected around the jail than Maj. Reis, who is seen here with Sheriff Hodgson receiving the Officer of the Year award a few years ago. He's known as a good communicator, someone the younger officers look up to, and someone who truly cares about his brothers and sisters in corrections. Congratulations Major!
Please join us in congratulating Derek Reis for his promotion to Major. No one's more respected around the jail than Maj. Reis, who is seen here with Sheriff Hodgson receiving the Officer of the Year award a few years ago. He's known as a good communicator, someone the younger officers look up to, and someone who truly cares about his brothers and sisters in corrections. Congratulations Major!
07/12/2021
The BCSO Homeland Security Team of Col. David Gavigan and Capt. Billy Camara are holding a training for administrators at Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) this morning. What happens if a disaster strikes in a bus depot or while on the road? What resources are available and what roles are needed? The Incident Command training program is something we hope they'll never use, but if something bad happens, they'll be ready.
07/09/2021
Please join us in congratulating three members of the BCSO family who have retired in the last few weeks: Col. James Lancaster, Sgt. Moses Isidoro and Officer Joe Franco.
Jimmy's been a friend, mentor and coach to generations of officers over the past 30 years while working his way up to the top of our security team in Dartmouth. In the past couple of years, he's played a key role in adapting our operations to meet new state standards, and he did an amazing job.
No one around here has a bad word to say about Moses, who has been a great officer and key member of our training team over the last 20 years. He's been a mentor and coach to hundreds of young officers in the academies over the years.
And Joe has been a steady hand in our transportation department, among other duties, for 30 years.
Congrats to these three fine gentlemen, we'll miss you. Enjoy retirement!
07/07/2021
Thanks to the people of Westport for the warm welcome and loud cheers during the annual Fourth of July parade last weekend. It's always one of our most fun events of the year, and this year was no different. thanks again everyone for the support, and thanks to our friends in Westport for the invite.
07/06/2021
Deputy Russell Raposa of our Civil Process team stopped by and grabbed some lemonade from these kids in Dighton last week. They're saving money for a trip to Disney World. "This visit made Sam, Olivia, Brody and Sadie so happy!" mom wrote to us while sending this picture. "We truly appreciate the support from Bristol County Sheriffs Department."
Deputy Russell Raposa of our Civil Process team stopped by and grabbed some lemonade from these kids in Dighton last week. They're saving money for a trip to Disney World. "This visit made Sam, Olivia, Brody and Sadie so happy!" mom wrote to us while sending this picture. "We truly appreciate the support from Bristol County Sheriffs Department."
06/28/2021
The Senior ID program is free and can be a big help for seniors. Tina has been to nursing homes, COAs, community centers and more spots to make ID cards. Thanks to Whaler's Cove Assisted Living for the invitation.
Thank you to Tina Marie LePage, from the Bristol County Sheriff's Office , for stopping by for the Senior ID Program. The Sheriff’s Office creates free identification cards on lanyards for senior citizens. It’s a quick way to ID themselves and even has contact information in case of an emergency.
06/20/2021
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, especially our BCSO dads and all others in public safety who are working today to keep their communities safe.
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, especially our BCSO dads and all others in public safety who are working today to keep their communities safe.
06/15/2021
Multiple New Bedford Arrests in Drug Trafficking Bust
The public is more safe when law enforcement agencies work together. The Bristol County Sheriff's Office partnered with Bristol County District Attorney's Office, Massachusetts State Police, Attorney General Maura Healey's Office, Dartmouth Police Department, City of Fall River Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA and others to bust a local drug trafficking ring last week after a years-long investigation.
Authorities dismantled a large drug trafficking organization with multiple arrests in New Bedford and Providence on Friday, June 11.
06/11/2021
Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson - Incident at ICE Facility - Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson
Check out the latest episode of Sheriff Hodgson's podcast, which was posted this morning. In it, he looks back at the ICE detainee riot from May 2020. It can be heard at this link, as well as on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music and other places you get your favorite podcasts.
As always, send your questions, suggestions, comments, anything about the pod to [email protected].
https://sherifftomhodgson.buzzsprout.com/1767091/8679313-sheriff-thomas-m-hodgson-incident-at-ice-facility
Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson - Incident at ICE Facility
06/07/2021
The Bristol County K9 Unit was on hand in Acushnet today to assist Acushnet Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police. We're relieved this had a peaceful ending and no one was hurt.
06/04/2021
'Worcester has lost a hero' Officer dies trying to save boy who also drowned
Please keep our friends at the Worcester Police Department (Official) in your thoughts.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/worcester-police-officer-green-hill-pond-june-4-2021/36634137
An officer of the Worcester Police Department drowned Friday while trying to rescue a child who also died.
06/04/2021
Two Police Officers Wounded, K9 Officer Killed In Braintree Shooting: I-Team Sources
Please keep our brothers and sisters at the Braintree Police Department in your thoughts after the shooting death of a K9 and the shooting of two other officers.
https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/06/04/braintree-police-officers-shot/?fbclid=IwAR2jtHCgB9eXV22akgV4XWwYKn76huMhZ90fjtuDJVJGM0j0HV1aVJZwbTM#.YLp0bKZDVr8.facebook
Two police officers were shot in Braintree on Friday, WBZ-TV I-Team sources say.
06/04/2021
Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson
The latest episode of Sheriff Hodgson's podcast is now available. In it, he discusses the big news last month on DHS cancelling Bristol County's ICE contract. It's available at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts, including:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pkspp232
Apple: https://tinyurl.com/4bj2p44j
Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/2cs8rv45
Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/2hjyvyxt
As always, send any ideas, questions or comments for the podcast to [email protected], We've been getting some good questions we'll be answering on future episodes.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1767091/8644284-sheriff-thomas-m-hodgson-ice-287-g-operations-shut-down
The Official Podcast of Bristol County Sheriff, Thomas M. Hodgson.
05/27/2021
Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson - Memorial Day - Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who fell fighting for our country. Please take some time this weekend and keep them in your thoughts.
For many, Memorial Day Weekend is the beginning of summer, and the beginning of grilling season. In this week's episode of Sheriff Hodgson's Podcast, he shares some tips from his years manning Weber Grills.
The 15-minute episode can be heard at the link below, or on all the popular places you get your podcasts, including:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pkspp232
Apple: https://tinyurl.com/4bj2p44j
Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/2cs8rv45
As always, send your comments, questions or suggestions for the show to [email protected]. He wants to explore topics you want to hear about.
https://sherifftomhodgson.buzzsprout.com/1767091/8584492-sheriff-thomas-m-hodgson-memorial-day?play=true
Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson - Memorial Day
05/22/2021
DHS cuts ties with Massachusetts sheriff’s office
Sheriff Hodgson was on Fox & Friends Saturday morning to discuss the cancellation of the BCSO’s contract with ICE.
Where do you stand on the issue? Share your view by leaving a comment, dropping us a DM or sending the Sheriff an email to [email protected]
https://video.foxnews.com/v/6255549217001
Bristol County, Massachusetts Sheriff Thomas Hodgson reacts on ‘Fox and Friends Weekend.’
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Farewell and Good Luck to Maj. Michael Pires
Deputy Swearing In
Taking the Oath
Kicking Off Academy Graduation
K9 Training
K9 Training
Deputy Swearing In
Sheriff Hodgson administered the oath to the newest Law Enforcement Deputy Sheriffs in Bristol County Wednesday morning. Congratulations to Mariah Carvalho (No. 1 in the police academy class), Marcel Canery, Devhan Correia, Theodore Santos, Tyrone Williams, Brandon Moniz and Joshua Wunschel!
Deputy Swearing In
WELCOME ABOARD: Sheriff Hodgson administers the oath to the newest law enforcement deputies at the BCSO. Congratulations and welcome to Deputies Benjamin Coucci and Daniel Allende.
Taking the Oath
Sheriff Hodgson administers the oath to the graduates of the 46th Bristol County Correction Officer Academy Wednesday night.
Graduation Entrance
The graduates of the 46th Bristol County Correction Officers Academy enter the ceremony to begin the commencement exercise.
Happy Retirement K9 Rony
Bristol County Lt. Kenny Almeida delivers K9 Rony's final radio call on Tuesday afternoon. Capt. Paaul Douglas' longtime partner retired Tuesday after more than seven years of service to the people of Bristol County.
Sign Language
K9 Officer Brennan Bulgar shows off some of his sign language skills with a message of thanks from law enforcement. He recently completed American Sign Language Class 3 to better communicate with deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the jail and in the community.
Farewell to NBPD K9 Xtra
The Bristol County K9 team joined their partners with Somerset Police Department, Somerset Massachusetts in New Bedford today with City of New Bedford Police Department (Official) K9, Animal Control and Motorcycle units to bid farewell to K9 Xtra, the dear partner of NBPD Officer Gary Beaudoin. A small service was held with law enforcement at Capeway Veterinary Hospital of Fairhaven, Inc. before Xtra was transported to his final resting place at Angel View in Middleboro.
Farewell to Officer Greg Mendes
After 32 years at the Bristol County Sheriff's Office, Corrections Officer Greg Mendes walked out the door and into retirement on Friday afternoon. He was greeted with thundering applause from his brothers and sisters, who lined the walkway to bid farewell. Also stepping into retirement on Friday was Corrections Officer Gerard Farrington, who left the BCSO after about 30 years on the job. Congrats to Officers Mendes and Farrington: Have a happy, health retirement!
Deputy Swearing In
Welcome aboard! Sheriff Hodgson administered the oath to the newest Deputy Sheriffs in Bristol County Tuesday morning: Logan Larrabee, Matthew Morais and Julius Rosario. Welcome to the team Deputies!
Update at 12:25 pm: The protest has ended and traffic has returned to normal on Faunce Corner Road. Protesters are driving by honking in front of the Dartmouth jail on Faunce Corner Road. Traffic is slightly delayed in the area so give yourself a few extra minutes if heading this way.
Fran Haddocks Memorial
The Bristol County Sheriff's Office bid farewell to Supt. Fran Haddocks last week. Our partners from the City of Fall River Police Department were in attendance, and Dets. Gary Barboza and Rick Aguair shot this drone footage from the service that we'd like to share. Thanks to Dets. Barboza, Aguiar, Fall RIver PD and everyone else who helped us say farewell to Supt. Haddocks.
Farewell to Supt. Fran Haddocks
The Bristol County Sheriff's Office bid farewell to Supt. Francis Haddocks on Tuesday afternoon. We want to thank everyone from area Police Departments, other Sheriff's Offices and the Mass. State Police for helping with the procession. Please keep the family in your prayers. Rest in Peace Fran, we love you.
BCSO bids farewell to Officer Stacey Merkman
The Brristol County Sheriff's Office gathered in the Memorial Circle Friday afternoon to bid farewell to a dear family member. Rest in Peace, Officer Stacey Merkman.
Corrections Officer Academy Graduation Oath
Bristol County Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson administers the oath to the graduates of the 45th Bristol County Corrections Academy Wednesday night at GNB Voc-Tech.
Corrections Officer Academy Graduation Entrance
Lt. Robert Matos, Corrections Officer Robert Lavalette, Corrections Officer Amanda Custodio and Sgt. Moses Isidoro lead the graduates of the 45th Bristol County Corrections Academy into the auditorium at GNB Voc-Tech Wednesday night to start the commencement ceremony.
Deputy Swearing In
Congratulations to Jeffrey Finucci and Ryan Clark, who were sworn in as Deputy Sheriffs in Bristol County by Sheriff Hodgson Tuesday morning. Welcome aboard!
Deputy Swearing In
Welcome aboard and welcome back to the three gentlemen who took the oath as Bristol County Deputy Sheriffs Tuesday morning. Congrats to Thomas Mendonca of Westport, who was being re-sworn, Michael Falcon of Rehoboth, and Matthew Sisk, who is one of our partners in public safety with the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff Hodgson joined the Chesna family, law enforcement and elected officials Tuesday outside the State House in Boston in support of a bill that would establish capital punishment for the murder of police officers. Do you agree or disagree with Sheriff Hodgson? Leave a comment, send us a message or email him at [email protected].
Sheriff Hodgson stood shoulder-to-shoulder with President Donald J. Trump and almost 200 Sheriffs from across the U.S. Thursday afternoon on the south lawn of the White House. He presented the President with a plaque for his support of law enforcement and his work on immigration reform.
Sheriff Hodgson joins almost 200 Sheriffs, Angel Families, Members of Congress and others at a Badges and Angels rally in front of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to urge lawmakers to pass meaningful reforms.
Corrections Officer Graduation: Oath
Sheriff Hodgson administers the oath to the graduates of the 44th Bristol County Corrections Officer Academy Wednesday evening at GNB Voc-Tech. Welcome to the Bristol County family.
Corrections Officer Graduation: Entrance
The cadets of the 44th Bristol County Corrections Officer Academy enter the auditorium at GNB Voc-Tech at the beginning of Wednesday night's graduation ceremony.
One of the core principals of the Bristol County Sheriff's Office is to reach children in need before they get into trouble. That's why, last year, we created the True Course program, which uses the outdoors as a vehicle for change to boost life skills, teamwork and self-confidence in kids who are at risk to head down the wrong path. During a camping session on Tuesday morning, BCSO Youth Outreach Deputies Mike Valler, Bruno Ventura, Mariah Carvalho and Tyler Oliveira stressed teamwork and communication with some canoeing activities. Here is a video of the Deputies helping some kids get back in a canoe after tipping over. We'll share some pictures form the adventure on Wednesday.
Deputy Swearing-in
Bristol County welcomed three new Deputy Sheriffs Tuesday morning as Sheriff Hodgson administered the oath to BCSO Sgt. Marie Garcia and Corrections Officer Mohamed Mir, as well as Dartmouth Police Department Detective Derek Sousa. Congrats and welcome to our family of Deputies!
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Just something to think about.
GREAT JOB at the border Sherriff!
Keep speaking up for the travesty currently happening to this country!
The Biden Border Crisis (Uh Um, Challenge)
Why don't you have a picture of Theresa who handles R U OK? She is very pretty & will dress up your page!
We don't support terrorists and sedition! It's time for taunton and bristol county to turn blue! Anyone making these comments is complicit and has blood on their hands.
I am deeply concerned about all of the human lives that reside in Dartmouth HOC currently. I am hoping that others are also, after this post?
Currently, I have a loved one who has unfortunately made some poor choices and ultimately is awaiting trial for the choices that he has made. I received a phone call this morning from him. I could hear the anxiety, stress and frustration in his voice. He expressed to me many concerns that not only himself but many other inmates have right now.
He informed me of the following... The jail placed two inmates in the unit he is in. A few days after the inmates were placed, both of them experienced COVID like symptoms, were tested and came back positive. The 2 inmates were taken from the unit and moved elsewhere. A day after, six new inmates were put in the unit and ALL 6 had COVID symptoms, but HOC is refusing to administer testing to the six. Inmates are being told there is a shortage of Covid tests available to the HOC, therefore are refusing to test MOST inmates. There are over 100 inmates in his Unit alone. His unit is literally equivalent to a large gymnasium. Theres over 100 beds in this room.
Inmates are now being threatened they will be locked down and all rec time has been taken away. Phone privileges will stop and be taken away? As of this morning, many inmates were refusing their meals, which I completely understand.
Couple of questions or concerns from me? Why is there a shortage of tests in the jail? How exactly does the jail get more or enough tests so inmates can be properly tested? These are human lives I am talking about. Why are they putting symptomatic inmates in units with non symptomatic inmates? Why cant the jail have one unit specifically for those who have symptoms or test positive?
How is it, because the jail chooses to put symptomatic inmates with non symptomatic, the inmates are the ones being punished and losing their phone or rec time? Rec is the only time they can go outside for fresh air, which I'd assume is better than
being cooped up in a large room with 100 people?
My biggest concern is a huge COVID outbreak at the jail but more importantly, an encited riot? As some know, back in May that happened and the jail was found at fault and sued.
I am well aware that I'll see comments saying, "Dont go to jail..." or "This post is dumb. Dont get in trouble....". I have no time to entertain all that. I am simply concerned and looking for ways or advice to help this situation
Mr Hodgson...it is truly time to resign. It's criminal that you weren't dismissed.
Theres nothing noble about what you are doing , there is nothing righteous about the prison system.
Evaluate your ethics. You've signed up for a brotherhood and people in that cohort are consistently terrorizing, belittling, jailing, assaulting, and murdering community members. Those community members you swore an oath to protect.
It's time you take a good look in the mirror, and start holding eachother accountable to a standard of humanity that would lead one to want to help in the first place.
If it's too painful or difficult to face the harmful actions of those in your cohort, then you arent strong enough to actually hold them accountable, and that makes you complicit with their actions.
Stay strong sheriff. You have a difficult job that you do well. The majority of us appreciate your dedicated service to Bristol county. Thank You for all that you do.