North Reading Police

Night 1 of our 2026 Citizens Police Academy!

3/4/26 Please be advised for community info purposes that POWER HOME REMODELING will be soliciting today door-to-door during daylight hrs. This does not mean that NRPD endorses the company; however they have complied with the daily police check-in as required by NR by-law.

School Resource Officer Lucci and Amy from the Community Impact Team are hosting, "Setting Up Social Media Safety and Boundaries" on Thursday, March 12th. Students are welcome to join with an adult. See the registration for more information at: signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44A4AE…

North Reading Public Safety Transitions to Motorola’s Rave Alert System, No Longer Using CodeRed: NORTH READING — The Town of North Reading shares that Town Hall and the Police and Fire Departments are now using Motorola’s Rave Alert System… nrpd.org/north-reading-…

2/21/26 Please be advised for community info purposes that POWER HOME REMODLING will be soliciting today door-to-door during daylight hrs. This does not mean that NRPD endorses the company, however they have complied with the daily police check-in as required by NR by-law.

North Reading Police Receive Accreditation for the Sixth Time from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission: NORTH READING — The North Reading Police is proud to announce that the department has achieved accreditation from the Massachusetts… nrpd.org/north-reading-…

Tomorrow, Thursday February 19, 2026, starting at 7:00am and lasting throughout the day Chestnut Street will be closed from Chestnut @ Haverhill St and extending westbound to Chestnut @ Flint Street. This area will be open for residence only. Please follow Detours on map.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area.  Please see northreadingma.gov/home/news/wint… for important reminders.

Our 2026 Citizens Police Academy is now OPEN for applications. The 8-week course will be held Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm 3/10-5/5. Visit nrpd.org/citizen-academ… for more details and an application. Priority will be given to North Reading residents.

North Reading Police Remind Residents to Drink and Celebrate Responsibly: While holiday gatherings and new years are a time to celebrate, it is important to remember to celebrate responsibly. nrpd.org/north-reading-…

North Reading Police Share Important Guidance to Help Prevent Package Theft This Holiday Season: As the holidays approach, residents should be aware that the number of package thefts will increase.  Residents should consider the following tips from the… nrpd.org/north-reading-…

North Reading Police Share Update on Sonny the Dog, Who is Looking for His Forever Home!: North Reading Police would like to provide an update on Sonny, a 1-year-old German Shepard mix that was found on Old Andover Road a few… nrpd.org/north-reading-…

North Reading Police Shares E-Bike Safety Tips: North Reading Police would like to provide some important details for parents considering purchasing an e-bike or e-dirt bike this holiday season. E-bikes, e-scooters, bicycles… nrpd.org/north-reading-…

North Reading Police Provides Information on Password Changes Regarding CodeRED Outage: North Reading Police would like to share some clarifying information regarding the CodeRED outage and password changes.  Due to the breach of CodeRED, residents who… nrpd.org/north-reading-…

North Reading Police Notifying Community Of Cyber Attack Against CodeRed; Encouraging Residents to Change Passwords: The North Reading Police and Fire Departments are notifying the community of a nationwide cyber attack against the OnSolve CodeRED… nrpd.org/north-reading-…

North Reading Transitioning to North Shore Regional Dispatch on Tuesday, Nov. 18.: North Reading will be transitioning to North Shore Regional Dispatch Services for dispatch responsibilities, including business and emergency phone calls, effective… nrpd.org/north-reading-…

Following our post on Oct. 17 regarding a found dog on Old Andover Road, the North Reading Police Department received information indicating that the dog had been willfully abandoned by its caretakers. More info here: nrpd.org/update-found-d…

Halloween Safety! nrpd.org/halloween-safe…

North Reading Police Recognize National First Responders Day nrpd.org/north-reading-…

The North Reading Police Department will be conducting a training exercise in the area of Central Street and Caroline Road between 10:30am to 2:30pm. There should be no disruptions to traffic in the area. Any inquiries can be directed to NRPD dispatch at (978)-664-3131.