Needham Police Share Department Guidance, Policies on ICE
January 28, 2026 • Needham Police officers have a “duty to intervene” in the event of excessive force, Chief John Schlittler told the Select Board...
Alcohol Regulations Under Review
November 6, 2025 • Modifications to the town's regulations may measure the importance of messaging against the transparency of practice. In order to more closely...
Rausch, Needham Resident Push for Domestic Violence Legislation
October 29, 2025 • The bill, An Act addressing staged suicides, aims to strengthen law enforcement training and procedures around potential domestic violence deaths. It...
Needham Police Host New ‘Recruits’
June 30, 2025 • A squad of (very) young police cadets joined the Needham Police Department for a week of interactive lessons and technical training....
Graduating Seniors Reflect, Impart Words of Wisdom
May 26, 2025 • As high school graduations approach, Needham Local checks in with the Class of 2025. This Sunday, 415 graduating Needham High School...
Needham Police Seek Accreditation
December 13, 2024 • In pursuit of accountability, professionalism and modernized policies, the 47-person department hopes to achieve accreditation in the coming months. The Needham...