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...
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...
‘Assassins’ Continues in Needham
May 9, 2025 • The annual tradition endures in Needham, absent public safety incidents that have occured in other communities. Of the more than 400...
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....
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...