Reading Massachusetts Police Department

05/29/2026

Unfortunately, due to the predicted rain and wind tomorrow, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Open House.

A big shoutout and thank you to Community Service Officer Dalonn Pearson, who has been working hard behind the scenes preparing what would have been a great day for our community. We truly appreciate all of the time and effort that went into planning this event.

We hope to reschedule in the near future and look forward to seeing everyone then. Stay safe and thank you for your understanding.

05/29/2026

***********!! UPDATE !!**************
Prescott Street is back open to traffic. Thank you to everyone for your patience and cooperation during the road closure. We appreciate the community’s support and understanding.

⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY ⚠️

Please be advised that Prescott Street is currently closed from Sunnyside Avenue to Summer Avenue due to a motor vehicle accident.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and seek alternative routes while emergency personnel remain on scene.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation

05/28/2026

****UPDATE: The owner has been located and the dog is reunited with family****

We are looking for assistance in locating the owner of this dog that was just found on Prescott St. Please contact the Reading Police Department at 781-944-1212 if you recognize this dog. Thank you.

05/26/2026

🚔🚨THIS SATURDAY! 🚨🚔

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, the members of the Reading Police Department honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

We are forever grateful for their courage, dedication, and selfless service. Today, we pause to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy because of those who gave everything to protect them.

Please join us in remembering and honoring our fallen heroes❤️🤍💙

05/20/2026

What does it feel like to live with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease?

Join the Reading Police, Fire, and Health for “A Walk in Their Shoes” — an interactive dementia simulation experience designed to help participants better understand the daily challenges faced by those living with cognitive impairment.

📅 May 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 The Residence at Pearl Street, 49 Pleasant St., Reading

This powerful program will guide participants through sensory and dexterity challenges that affect cognition, vision, hearing, and daily functioning.

Registration is encouraged. We hope to see you there!

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

Today, the Reading Police Department is proud to be at the RMLD Bike Event starting at 12:00 PM!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, approximately 150 bikes have been donated to children and families in need. Officers from RPD will also be leading a mini Bike Safety Course to help riders stay safe and confident on the road.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated bikes, the dedicated bike technicians who worked hard to repair and tune them up, ReadingCares, the Reading Climate Committee and to RMLD for hosting this amazing event and helping make it all possible.

This is what community partnership is all about!