Wilmington Police take silver medal in statewide Law Enforcement Challenge
The Wilmington Police Department has always taken pride in its traffic safety programs that take aim at reducing injuries and deaths involving motorists and pedestrians through community education and aggressive enforcement.
For the past three years, the Wilmington Police have participated in a statewide program called the Law Enforcement Challenge that recognizes those efforts. Having once placed in the bronze category, state officials notified Chief Begonis that the department will be recognized this year in the sliver category, or second place.
Chief Begonis said, "We are honored to be considered among one of the best among any other police department who participated in this program." Eighteen other agencies submitted applications to the Executive Office Of Public Safety for consideration.
Chief Begonis also said, "This program is all about prevention and education. I am extremely proud of efforts of every member this department in making Wilmington a safer community" Additionally, Chief Begonis acknowledged the special contributions of Traffic Officer Brain Gillis, Safety Officer Brian Moon, School Resource Officer Brian Hermann, and Operations Commander Lt. Joseph Desmond for this year's success in the program. These four officers were present at an official ceremony honoring the efforts of the WIlmington Police on November 17th in Worcester.
To learn more about the MLEC click on the link to their site.
Wilmington Police completes transition to new Smith & Wesson pistol
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This past summer, the members of the Wilmington Police trained hard, in sometimes difficult conditions, to complete the transition into a new duty firearm. The WPD selected the Smith & Wesson M&P 40 after very careful consideration and research. The firearm, built here in Massachusetts, is made with the police or military application in mind. Having met the department's requirements of a new duty pistol, the department is pleased that the training went very well with this new firearm and should serve the officers of this department well for many years to come.
Each officer was required to complete a 2-day training during the day, and one night shoot module. Enjoy the photos above from some of the days on the range.
A special thanks to Senior Firearms Instructor - Officer Paul Krzeminski for his selfless dedication and commitment to training this year, and making the transition such a big success!
Chief of Police - Michael R. Begonis
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