The police chief is working on getting a complete set for each officer in the department as a way to connect with the community.
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Rumford police to get part of $14.5 million federal public safety spending
The package includes a request of $1 million by the Rumford Police Department for public safety equipment.
Rumford officer promoted to sergeant
Sgt. Robert Haseltine was hired by Rumford police in 2020.
Men accused of shooting at Rumford police face weapons charges
Police arrested Joseph A. Denbow Jr., 33, and Troy S. Murch Jr., 38, on charges including eluding an officer and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
Rumford police continue search for suspects who fired shots at officers during chase
Police have not commented further after posting Saturday that two men were in custody and three more were being sought in the shooting and chase.
Rumford police searching for 3 men after high-speed chase, shots fired at officers
The Rumford Police Department said officers had attempted to stop a ‘suspicious vehicle’ on Eaton Hill Road. After it crashed, at least four men fled.
Rumford officer bringing lessons about mental health to other first responders
The Western Maine Wellness Conference will be held Aug. 18 and 19 in Rumford. The learning and networking event features presenters covering an array of wellness topics specifically focusing on police, fire, EMS, and dispatchers, along with their significant others.
Rumford seeks $1 million federal grant to combat drug trafficking
Rumford Police Department Chief Tony Milligan said the funds would be used for technology infrastructure and technology upgrades.
Rumford Police Department adds a second K-9 team
Officer Breagh Macaulay and her certified K-9 patrol partner, Rocket, were sworn in Monday.
Body of missing Rumford man found during Friday morning search
Christopher Gilbert, 38, was last seen Monday morning and was found dead about 1.5 miles into the woods near Joe’s Pond, police say.