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...
Fundraiser for Needham Family Exceeds $200,000
January 7, 2026 • A GoFundMe campaign created to support a Needham family following a destructive house fire that resulted in the death of a...
After Restaurant’s Third Alcohol Violation, Town Considers Policy Revamp
July 23, 2025 • The popular Irish-American pub appeared before the Select Board after a bartender served a minor alcohol during a police compliance check...
Needham Police Chief’s Son Makes MLB Debut
July 10, 2025 • Walpole native and Northeastern grad Cam Schlittler pitched for the Yankees as more than two dozen loved ones watched on, including...
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....
Needham Police: Emergency Calls, Mental Health Needs Rise
April 16, 2025 • Needham’s police chief shared highlights from its 2024 report. The Needham Police Department fielded close to 44,000 service calls in 2022....