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Today, we honor veterans everywhere and thank them for their service, including the members of our department who have admirably served. We are eternally grateful for their bravery, strength, and resilience. Their dedication to our country does not go unnoticed,
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The night of Oct. 31 is quickly approaching. Children will be out trick-or-treating, and everyone should take precautions to keep Halloween a safe event. From wearing appropriate attire to checking your children’s candy to driving safely, everyone plays a role
Read MoreWENHAM – Police Chief Kevin DiNapoli is pleased to share that the Wenham Police Department is implementing a new Power Standards technology to maintain compliance and accreditation standards. Wenham Police recently announced the implementation of the PowerStandards Document Management System
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National First Responders Day honors all the men and women who respond to emergencies to ensure the public’s safety — paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and 911 operators. These workers sacrifice their time and risk their personal safety to protect
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During the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 21-25 this year) is a public education program for students, teachers, motorists, school bus drivers, school administrators and others to address the importance of school
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National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognized each October, aims to raise awareness for domestic abuse and help victims receive proper support. In partnership with the Domestic Violence Awareness Project (DVAP), the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month theme
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The Wenham Honor Guard was created in 2022 by its members: Officer Bart Connors, Officer John Phillips, and Officer Michelle Princi. The uniforms, which took one year to complete, recently arrived at the department and are ready for wear. Officers Connors, Phillips, and
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This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and we would like to raise awareness about properly sized and correctly installed car seats. A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association found that while most parents and caregivers believe they
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September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, which encourages families to discuss safety plans under this year’s theme, “Start a conversation.” According to FEMA, those who are informed about emergency preparedness are five times as likely to take action, protecting themselves,
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Chief Carnes began his career as a patrol officer with the Wenham Police Department in 1973 and served as the department’s Chief for 11 years. Chief Carnes left Wenham Police in 1995 to become the Chief of Police of the
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