Blandford Police Department History

1960's-1970's -Blandford was originally policed by the MA State Police and town constables up until the early to mid 1970's. At this time there was no formal training required to be a constable.

1970's - The Police Department was formed in the mid 1970's. This occurred when the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council introduced state mandated standardized training for Police Officers in the state of Massachusetts. The department consisted of 5 sworn personnel.

1985, The town of Blandford Purchases the Police Department it's first marked cruiser. a 1985 Crown Victoria.

1995 - The Town replaces the 1985 Crown Vic with a new, 1995 Crown Vic. This car would go from being a marked unit to an unmarked unit, and back to being a marked unit.

2007 - The Department Purchases a new 2007 Crown Vic. the department will keep the 1995 crown Vic. as a spare/back up unit.

2007 - Special Officers are re-introduced to the department. The Special officers are used to assist Blandford Officers.

2008 - After a long hiatus the department has brought back the use of Mountain bikes.

George Forish, Retired, Still resides in town.

James Walsh, Retired, Still resides in town.

Joseph Nadeau, Retired moved from town last year.

Joseph Mullens, moved from town.

Ralph Barnard, Retired. (passed away of heart attack his last official day as chief)

Bruce Cooley, Retired, current administrative assistant.

Robert Maciorowski, left for family reasons.

Douglas Pisiano, left for personal/family reasons.

Charles Harner, interim chief.

Ron Brown, Current Chief.