NEMLEC

The Wenham Police Department is a proud member of the Northeastern MA Law Enforcement Council.

The Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) is a non-profit corporation, and a law enforcement council, composed of a consortium of 60+ police and sheriff departments in Middlesex and Essex Counties. Member agencies operate pursuant to an interagency mutual aid and assistance agreement. NEMLEC has grown and evolved over the years to address the ever-changing demands placed upon the law enforcement profession.

NEMLEC is a professional organization, directed by member needs and priorities, and governed by an elected Board. Member police chiefs actively participate in its operation serving in leadership roles on operational units and committees. NEMLEC manages all aspects of the organization through member meetings, open processes and a comprehensive intranet system.

Overview

Member Agencies60+
Number Sworn Police3,000
Number Sworn Sheriff700+
Population Served1.6 million
Land Area833 square miles
Service AreaMembership is limited to agencies in Middlesex and Essex Counties, North and West of Boston.

Operational Unit

NEMLEC units are composed of highly trained and skilled officers from member agencies under the command of a police chief. They are a primary source of assistance and support and are available to member police chiefs who activate them in accordance with written protocol.

  • Computer Crime Unit (CCU)
  • Motorcycle Unit (MCU)
  • Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT)
  • Regional Communications (RC)
  • Regional Response Team (RRT)
  • School Threat Assessment/Response System (STARS)
  • Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)

Resources

NEMLEC resources are (i) specialized systems or technology that facilitate police practices, and/or (ii) personnel or teams with unique skills not typically available in police departments. Member agencies can draw from these resources as needed, if available.

  • NEMLEC Intranet Regional Information Sharing
  • Regional Detectives
  • Crime Scene Services
  • Dive Team

Committees

NEMLEC Committees are composed of member police chiefs. Committees drive specific organizational activities.

  • Finance
  • Membership
  • Professional Development
  • Standards and Policies
  • Strategic Planning
  • Technology

For more information on NEMLEC click here