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2010
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2000
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MISSION STATEMENT:Our mission is to serve the community with pride and excellence.We strive to provide modern policing methods to partner with our residents to achieve a safe and secure place to live, work and play. ABOUT RUMFORD, MAINE:We are located in the western foothillsapproximately one hour from the New Hampshire border on U.S. Route 2. The Town of Rumford was first settled in 1779 by Jonathan Keyes. Rumford was the 123rd town in the District of Maine, which at that time was still part of Massachusetts. The original Charter was signed on February 21, 1800 making Rumford an official town. Rumford currently has a population of approximately 6,500 and borders one side of the Androscoggin River, while the town of Mexico, Maine borders the other. The Rumford Police station was formed in 1904 and consisted of four officers and a working chief. Today in its second century, the department is made up of a Chief, Captain, Detective Sergeant, Four Supervisors those being two patrol Sergeants and two patrol Corporals, four Patromen, a Utility Officer and a civilian dispatcher. The current department house is on the riverside of the Town Municipal buidling and contains the dispatch center (8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Monday through Friday) and temporary holding facility (Jail) for Northern Oxford County. If any citizen has concerns about any matter please feel free to contact the Chief of Police.  COMMUNITY POLICE LOG!!!!A Community Police Log is now available on a weekly basis.(Click Here) CONFIDENTIAL TIP FORM!!!!A CONFIDENTIAL TIP FORM is available on our web site.(Click Here) ATTENTION PATCH COLLECTORS:Unfortunately we are a small Police Department in Maineand can not fullfill requests for Patches. Sorry and good luck with your collecting. Thank You!!!  "2010 HARLEY MOTORCYCLE RAFFLE
2010 Harley Davidson Giveaway to benefit Special Olympics Maine. |
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Sergeant Tracey Higley held the Rumford Police Department's 23rd D.A.R.E. program culmination celebrating our 22nd year educating the youth about the dangers of drugs and violence in the River Valley area. Congratulations to this years graduates. We appreciate Sarah Long of WGME 13 for coming to Rumford and being our Guest Speaker. If you missed our celebration look for it on the access channel. |
March 2010
On March 4th, Web Page was updated to add
photos of the Chiefs of Police from 1908-Present
On March 1st, Michael Belanger left to begin his
military training for a deployment overseas.
February 2010
On February 18th, the Town of Rumford
recognized Chief Stacy Carter and
Corporal Douglas Maifeld for
(20)-Twenty years with the Police Department.
January 2010
On January 19th, Ian Theriault left to attend the 18 week
18th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the
Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro.
On January 12th, we started a Facebook page.
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military training for a deployment to Afghanistan.
December 2009
On December 18th, Donald Miller completed the 18-week 17th
Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justce Academy
in Vassalboro. Congratulations and look for Officer Miller on the road.
November 2009
The Rumford Police Department is participating over the
next 2-months in the Safety Belt Enforcement and Education Program titled
"Buckle Up, No Exucses". This is a grant received from the NHTSA
to educate motorist to be safe by buckling up. National Public
Service Ads say, "Click it or Ticket!" It is a $70 fine for a
first offense $160 fine for a second offense and $310 fine
for a third and subsequent offenses.
The Rumford Police Department is also participating over the
next 2-months in the OUI Enforcement Program. This grant funded program
will include saturation patrols every weekend through New Years Day
Remember Maine has a strict drunk driving law. Don't risk
your life or the life of another by getting behind the wheel after
drinking intoxicating beverages. Please buckle up and have a
safe holiday season, because the life saved could be yours.
October 2009
On October 3rd, Corporal Douglas Maifeld and Officer Eric N. Richard
did a Child ID with the use of the IRIS scan at the Rumford American Legion
for their Membership Drive. The event was a success with
with over 20 new enrollments. This was the fifth event that the Rumford Police
Department has used the IRIS Scan. The Photos Below were from this event.
September 2009
On September 8th, Rumford PD had a department meeting and
the photos below were taken. Officer Miller is missing from
the photo as he was at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
On August 17th, Donald Miller left to attend the 18 week
17th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the
Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro.
On August 14th, Officer Eric N. Richard and Patrolman Ian Theriault
did a Child ID with the use of the IRIS scan at the Rumford Marden's
for their Anniversary. The event was a success with
with over 20 new enrollments. This was the fourth event that the Rumford Police
Department has used the IRIS Scan. The Photo Below was from this event.
On August 3rd at 9:42 PM, Officers respond to 244 Pine Street
to a report of two subjects who had been shot. The victims,
Roger Day, 48 and Victor Sheldon, 22, both of Rumford were fatally shot.
We have a very safe community as this is the first Homicide since
December 1994. The case is still under investigation. However,
on Friday August 7th, 2009, after nearly round the clock
investigating by the Maine State Police and Rumford Police,
Eric Hamel, 19 of Mexico and Richard Moulton, 20, of Mexico were both
arrested and have been charged with 2 counts of Murder.
They are scheduled to be in court in South Paris on
Monday August 10th for their initial appearance.
June 2009
From June 22th to June 26th, Cpl. Matthew Noyes was a Drill Instructor
for the Explorer Academy at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro, Maine.
On June 21st, Rumford PD's Honor Guard of Cpl. Matthew Noyes,
Sgt. James Bernard, Ptl. K. Scott Mills and Ptl. Lawrence Winson
had the honor of presenting the colors representing the State of Maine
at Maine Day for the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts.
The following is the article off the news wire:
BOSTON, Mass. -- Fenway Park was hopping with Mainers this weekend.
The Boston Red Sox celebrated Maine Day during Sunday's game against
the Atlanta Braves. Hundreds of Mainers were on hand for the game, and
University of Maine football coach Jack Cosgrove threw out the ceremonial
first pitch.The Portland-based barbershop quartet known as The Grateful Dads
sang the national anthem, and the Rumford police honor guard flew their colors
on the field in pre-game ceremonies.Gov. John Baldacci was there,
along with an honorary bat boy and girl from Maine.
From June 12th to June 19th, Cpl. Douglas Maifeld was a Camp Leader
for a D.A.R.E. camp called Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. in Casco, Maine.
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