UMass Amherst Police Officers - NEPBA Local #190

03/30/2023

https://www.gazettenet.com/Two-University-of-Massachusetts-Amherst-police-officers-cleared-of-wrongdoing-union-says-50415799

AMHERST — Two University of Massachusetts police officers who arrested a student on Commonwealth Avenue near the Mullins Center last November, an action that came under scrutiny by the campus administration for potential use of excessive force and...

10/12/2022

03/22/2022

The UMass Police Department is looking to identify the driver of a silver or white SUV that struck and seriously injured a student on Mass. Ave. last night before fleeing the area.

** Thank you for your help in locating the car and suspect. An arrest has been made in this case and they will be arraigned in the Eastern Hampshire Court in Belchertown. **

We need your help!! The UMass Police Department is looking to identify the driver of a silver or white SUV that struck and seriously injured a student on Mass. Ave. last night before fleeing the area. The vehicle will have damage to the front end from the crash, and was last seen heading up Mass. Ave. Eastbound toward North Pleasant St. Anyone with any information is asked to call UMPD at 413-545-2121 or 413-577-TIPS.

01/14/2022

After 33.5 years of dedicated service to the UMass Police Department, Officer Mark Whelihan has announced his retirement, effective January 16, 2022.

Mark began his career at the UMass Amherst Police Department in August of 1988. Most notably, he has been a valuable member of the Community Outreach Unit for much of his career, through which he built trust among students, and developed professional relationships with many members of the campus community.

Over the years, Officer Whelihan has been involved with many community events, such as the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the Big E, and Cop on Top. He was also instrumental in creating the Stress Relief Bag Program to distribute items to students during end-of-semester finals. Mark was also a member of the Bike Unit.

I would like to thank Officer Whelihan, on behalf of the Department, for his hard work, dedication, and professionalism over the past 33.5 years, and for being an important member of the UMass Police Department. He will surely be missed.

Please join me in congratulating Mark and wishing him the best in his retirement!

12/07/2021

Congratulations Chief Mason!

09/07/2021

Hello all, our sister Sarah Roe needs your help. Sarah is a 22 year veteran of the fire service and member of Local 1764. Sarah was in the process of being screened to become a living kidney donor for her father in Ireland when she was diagnosed with Polysystic Kidney Disease and is now in need of a transplant herself. A living donor is the best chance of receiving a transplant. If you have ever considered becoming a donor, please visit the link below. Please share Sarah's story far and wide.

Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM)
International Association of Fire Fighters

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08/23/2021

On 8/22/21 shortly after 10pm, Hadley Police Dispatch received several 911 calls about possible shots fired inside of the Hadley Wal-Mart. A description of a suspect vehicle was ascertained by a witness and relayed to responding officers.
Hadley Officers who were a short distance away very quickly located the suspected vehicle and the driver and passenger were detained. During that time while officers were detaining the suspects, another vehicle drove into the scene and stopped where it was ultimately discovered that the vehicle contained two victims that had been shot. After detaining the two suspects, officers quickly turned to caring for the victims.
Mutual aid was requested from Amherst Police, State Police, and UMass Police which allowed for the scene on Route 9 as well as at Wal-Mart to be secured. Route 9 between East Street and Mill Valley Road was closed for nearly 2 hours.
Following an investigation at both scenes, a total of two handguns were located as well as suspected he**in and co***ne.
This incident is being investigated jointly by the Hadley Police Department, State Police Detectives from the Northwestern District Attorney’s office, as well as State Police Crime Scene Services Section.
As the investigation continues, we will update this post with additional information as it becomes available.
Lt. M. Kuc
[email protected]

06/05/2021

05/05/2021

***PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE***
Due to current and ongoing mechanical failures with the Amherst FD fleet, only 2 of the typical four ambulances are in service to provide care to the residents and visitors of Amherst and the surrounding towns that rely on us. This comes one month after Ladder 1, a 30+ year old 100 foot platform truck, was “in service” and to be utilized as a “transport unit” knowing well that the ladder portion of the truck was NOT OPERATIONAL. The Town of Amherst administration continues to place the needs of the Fire Department and the safety of is residents on the back burner. After countless requests for safe staffing both before and after multiple studies have been performed, it falls on deaf ears. This CANNOT be acceptable any longer. Our residents and visitors deserve better, we need your help! Please contact your local Town Council member and request that they safely staff their fire department immediately.

Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM)
International Association of Fire Fighters

04/11/2021

🏆 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆

Congratulations, UMass Hockey!!!

03/22/2021

Source: UMass News and MediaUMass is proceeding with plans to develop new undergraduate, graduate, and family housing on campus and has selected Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions and Axiu

03/21/2021

Today, 3/20/21 at approximately 5:14pm, Hadley Officers observed a vehicle speeding on Rocky Hill Road, traveling 58 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Upon stopping the vehicle and approaching the driver, officers observed a heavy odor of burnt ma*****na coming from the vehicle, as well as two empty handgun holsters in plain view. While speaking with the driver outside of the vehicle, he admitted that there was a handgun under his seat, and that he did not have a license for it.

A search of the vehicle revealed individually wrapped bags of ma*****na, scale, cash and other indicators of sales of narcotics.

The firearm was located and identified as a FN Five-Seven, and two twenty round magazines were also located.

The driver, a 24 year old male from Springfield was arrested and will be charged with;

Speeding
OUI-Drugs
Open Container of Ma*****na
Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (Firearm)
Possession of Ammunition without FID
Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine
Possession with Intent to Distribute Ma*****na

The driver is being held in lieu of $5000.00 bail.

03/18/2021

https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/suspect-wanted-by-greenfield-police-added-to-states-most-wanted-list/article_200a6570-8808-11eb-a735-f75a948ce3ed.html?fbclid=IwAR3HPsUlTZ5wCoqRzhsEC6apg7b8ZfiqFnRtirYFurNtF8E8JAZwRNeXCpM

03/16/2021

Kudos to our UMass PD night shift officers. Your decisive action and thorough search led to the apprehension of a suspect wanted for several charges to include attempted kidnapping.

https://www.gazettenet.com/Suspect-in-break-in-arrested-39419773

AMHERST —Police have arrested a 35-year-old man on several charges following a break-in at a Spring Street residence early Saturday in which a man allegedly attempted to abduct a 20-month-old child.Jimmy Lee Sanchez, described as homeless, is charged...

02/01/2021

Prayers for a speedy recovery!

12/29/2020

Lost dog. Although we are enjoying the company, we would rather get him home. Found on campus near North Apartments. Black leash, blue collar, very friendly. Call 413-545-2121.