VIDEO: Tewksbury Police Department Highlighting the Blue Envelope Project to Improve Interactions with Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

Chief Ryan Columbus would like to announce that the Tewksbury Police Department has created a video to highlight the department’s participation in the Blue Envelope Project, a statewide initiative to improve police interactions with individuals on the Autism spectrum. 

Tewksbury Police Department Commemorates National Police Week

National Police Week, which occurs this year between May 11 and 17, honors law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. It is a time to recognize and pay homage to the sacrifices made to keep communities safe and an opportunity to support the colleagues and families of officers who have given their lives.

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reported that since the first recorded police death in 1786, there have been over 24,000 police officers killed in the line of duty. With over 800,000 law enforcement officers currently serving in the United States, there are plenty of people to thank for protecting our communities. During this week, please extend your appreciation to local police officers by thanking them for their duty, or show gratitude to those who lost their lives in service by attending a local memorial service.