Bristol County Sheriff's Office

09/07/2026

The BCSO wishes everyone in Bristol County a happy Labor Day!

08/27/2026

Yesterday, the BCSO welcomed 35 new recruits to the Training Academy for their official job offer. This group will begin their 12-week Academy in September and make up our third and final class of the year.

We are looking forward to welcoming all of these recruits back in a few weeks to start their new careers!

08/26/2026

K9 Kofy, K9 Joni, and K9 Robika are wishing all of the dogs throughout Bristol County (and their humans, of course) a very happy National Dog Day!🐾🐾

08/17/2026

Every BCSO Recruit participates in OC Spray Day as part of their hands-on CO Academy. Recruits are sprayed with OC and then run a complex obstacle course with the support of their peers and instructors.

Experiences like these build the foundations recruits will need for their new careers as Correction Officers. Check out the photos below from Academy 61-26 OC Day.

08/07/2026

This week, BCSO academy recruits participated in first responder training that included becoming CPR certified. Recruits learn in both a classroom setting and using hands-on experiences to prepare for their careers ahead.

08/03/2026

The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford is absolutely iconic, and the BCSO is always thrilled to participate in the parade. We hope everyone enjoyed the Feast and festivities, and we can't wait to see you all next year! 🇵🇹

07/31/2026

The BCSO Correction Officer Academy is a mix of classroom and hands-on learning that provides a foundation for these future COs in their new careers. This week, our recruits learned defensive tactics and handcuffing skills from our highly trained team of instructors. We are proud to see the progress exhibited by our recruits so far, and are excited to see them grow throughout the rest of the academy!

07/29/2026

The Bristol County Sheriff's Office extends its sincerest condolences to Corporal Brett Martin's family and all of the men and women that make up the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office during this heartbreaking time.

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of Corporal Brett Martin.

Corporal Martin, age 51, was reportedly attempting to assist a stranded motorist on Interstate 95 in Boxford, Massachusetts, when he was tragically struck by a motor vehicle. According to reports, he was taken to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Corporal Martin began his career with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department as a correction officer in February of 2008. He worked in a number of different positions within the Suffolk County House of Correction, and was most recently stationed at a security post in the Kitchen at the House of Correction.

Corporal Martin was a dedicated, thoughtful and courageous member of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, who exhibited a selflessness, care and concern for others that was evident to all who knew him. His legacy of bravery and self-sacrifice will endure among those with whom he served and among his colleagues throughout corrections and the law enforcement community.

He will be greatly missed by all here within the Department, and we offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and friends, and our collective support as they grieve this profound loss.

07/22/2026

The BCSO often shares warnings related to common scams that many constituents fall victim to. This includes receiving a call from someone claiming to be an officer demanding payment for missing jury duty, an arrest warrant, or to help a family member in need.

THE BCSO WILL NEVER CALL ANYONE DEMANDING PAYMENT OF ANY KIND FOR ANY REASON.

Another kind of scam that has been making it's way throughout the Commonwealth are cryptocurrency scams. This article from the Boston Globe breaks down examples of how individuals have fallen victim to these types of scams.

Every sheriff in Massachusetts has signed onto a letter of support urging the legislature to ban cryptocurrency kiosks across the state.

Crypto machines have become one of the favorite tools used by scammers to move cash into the often-untraceable digital realm, beyond the reach of law enforcement.

07/17/2026

A few weeks ago, the BCSO had the honor of hosting the Flag Sojourn 250 in recognition of the 250th birthday of the United States. Check out the video below of the incredible event!

Thank you to everyone who made this day possible and joined us in the celebration.

6-15-26 250TH FLAG SOJOURN CEREMONY, ABOARD USS BATTLESHIP MASSACHUSETTS