Fairhaven Police Dept

What Fairhaven Police Dept does

The Fairhaven Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency serving the Town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, with statutory authority granted under Massachusetts General Laws. The department employs approximately 41 full-time and 4 part-time personnel, including 36 sworn officers organized into a chief, captain, two lieutenants, six sergeants, 24 patrol officers, and five detectives. It serves a year-round population of roughly 16,000 residents across 12.53 square miles of land area and 17+ miles of coastline on Buzzards Bay.

The department operates a comprehensive service model built around multiple specialized units — Patrol Division (24/7 response with minimum staffing of one sergeant and three officers), Communications & Dispatch, Detective Division, K9 Unit, Marine Unit, Motorcycle Unit, School Resource Officers, Domestic Violence Unit, Honor Guard, and Animal Control. Its technology footprint consists of conventional law enforcement assets including a 25-foot Safe Boat, a 31-foot LifeProof vessel, a Kawasaki Jet Ski, Harley-Davidson motorcycles (including a 1978 Electra Glide described as the oldest continuously working police motorcycle in the Northeast), and K9 Blue, a USPCA-certified narcotics detection Labrador. Community-facing programs include the Known to Wander initiative, Alzheimer's/Resident Safety Alert registry, autism awareness training, Narcan deployment, and a mental health clinician integration added in August 2024.

The department is a civil service agency with no commercial revenue model. Operations are funded through Town of Fairhaven tax appropriations and supplemented only by modest firearms licensing fees of $100 per LTC or FID application. It participates in regional mutual aid through SEMLEC, the South Coast Anti-Crime Task Force, and the Buzzards Bay Task Force, and collaborates with the DEA, Massachusetts State Police, the Bristol County District Attorney's Office, and the U.S. Coast Guard. The agency is currently led by Chief Daniel M. Dorgan following a leadership transition from Chief Michael J. Myers.

Name

Fairhaven Police Dept

Legal name

Fairhaven Police Department

Website

https://fairhavenpolice.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Fairhaven Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, serving roughly 16,000 residents through 41 full-time and 4 part-time personnel organized into Patrol, Detectives, K9, Marine, Motorcycle, and other specialized units. It is tax-funded and provides 24/7 emergency response and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairhaven, Massachusetts

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Safety Services: The Fairhaven Police Department is a municipal government agency funded primarily through town taxes and municipal budgets. Services are provided to the community without direct charges to residents for core law enforcement services.
2. Firearms Licensing Fees: The department charges $100 for firearms license applications (new and renewal), processing fees for License to Carry (LTC) and Firearms Identification Cards (FID).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Fairhaven Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency providing comprehensive police services to the Town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, including 24/7 emergency response via 911, uniformed patrol, criminal investigations, K9 narcotics detection, marine patrol on Buzzards Bay, motorcycle traffic enforcement, school resource officers, animal control, domestic violence services, and community outreach programs. The department also administers Firearms Identification (FID) and License to Carry (LTC) applications and renewals as required by Massachusetts law, charging a $100 application fee.

Product overview

The Fairhaven Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency providing comprehensive police services to the Town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The department operates a single unified service model with specialized divisions and units including Patrol Division, Detective Division, Communications & Dispatch, K9 Unit, Marine Unit, Motorcycle Unit, School Resource Officers, Animal Control, Domestic Violence Unit, and Honor Guard. The department also administers community programs such as the Alzheimer's/Resident Safety Alert Program, Known to Wander Program, and Autism Awareness Program, as well as Firearms Licensing services. With 41 full-time and 4 part-time personnel serving a population of approximately 16,000 residents, the department focuses on community-oriented policing and public safety.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Control Services Animal control services including animal shelter operations, adoption services, and response to animal-related complaints for Town of Fairhaven residents.
• Communications & Dispatch Unit 24/7 emergency communications and dispatch services handling 9-1-1 calls and dispatching officers to incidents across the town, staffed by 5 full-time communications personnel plus a clerk.
• Community Outreach Program Community engagement programs including overdose response with Narcan deployment (10 successful deployments in 2024), mental health clinician partnerships, and follow-up services for residents in need.
• Detective Division Investigations Investigations unit handling violent crimes, property crimes, and drug investigations. Members of the South Coast Anti-Crime Task Force and SEMLEC, collaborating with DEA and Massachusetts State Police on major cases.
• Domestic Violence Unit Services for domestic violence victims including assistance obtaining 209A protective orders and referrals to support services. One detective serves as domestic violence and elder protection officer.
• Honor Guard Ceremonial unit representing the department at funerals, parades, and special events. Comprised of 6 officers under command of Sgt. Jerald Bettnecourt.
• K9 Narcotics Detection Unit Police K9 services with Officer Jillian Jodoin and K9 Blue (American Black Labrador Retriever) certified in narcotics detection through the US Police Canine Association. Provides assistance to local and federal agencies and conducts community demonstrations.
• Marine Unit Patrol and Rescue Waterway patrol and emergency response on Buzzards Bay. Operates a 31-foot LifeProof boat, a 25-foot police Safe Boat, and Kawasaki Jet Ski. All officers hold Coast Guard certified Captain's Licenses and are Jet Ski certified.
• Motorcycle Unit Traffic control, enforcement, and special events coverage. Operates two Harley-Davidson police motorcycles including a 1978 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, the oldest continuously working police motorcycle in the Northeast.
• Patrol Division Primary uniform patrol services responding to all requests for service. Consists of 1 Lieutenant, 5 sergeants, and 20 patrol officers providing 24/7 coverage with minimum staffing of 1 sergeant and 3 officers at all times.
• School Resource Officer Program
• Firearms Licensing Services Processing of applications and renewals for Firearms Identification Cards (FID) and Licenses to Carry (LTC) as required by Massachusetts law. $100 application fee for new or renewal applications, payable to the Town of Fairhaven.
• Alzheimer's/Resident Safety Alert Program Free registration program for residents with memory loss conditions. Includes digital photography and information database for rapid response when a resident wanders, supporting the Known to Wander Program.
• Known to Wander Program Program for persons at risk of wandering from home, including those with Alzheimer's, dementia, or frequent runaways. Includes photo and location preference information for rapid response.
• Autism Awareness Program Officers trained in responding to persons with disabilities in crisis. Includes special autism awareness uniform patches during April and community outreach initiatives.
• Anonymous Tips Submission Online submission form allowing residents to submit anonymous crime tips to the Detective Division, including incident location, vehicle information, and description of individuals involved.
• Public Records Request Services Processing of public records requests including police logs, accident reports, and police reports under the Massachusetts Public Records Law. Managed by Records Access Officer Jaunna Adesso. Available in-person, by mail, or online.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130+ animals adopted from Fairhaven Animal Shelter in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFairhaven Police Department is a member of SEMLEC and works with regional teams including Dive Team, SWAT, CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management), and Search and Rescue. The department activates SEMLEC Search and Rescue Unit for missing person cases and other emergencies requiring specialized resources.
• South Coast Anti-Crime Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Detective Division is a member of this task force, working with other law enforcement agencies to combat drug crimes and criminal activity across the South Coast region.
• Buzzards Bay Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Marine Unit serves as a critical part of the Buzzards Bay Task Force, ensuring emergency response and public safety throughout Buzzards Bay.
• Bristol County District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to Bristol County DA's Office on major crime investigations including homicides, assaults, and other serious crimes.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFairhaven Police Detectives collaborate with DEA on drug investigations, including major trafficking cases such as the seizure of 1.7 kilograms of cocaine.
• Bristol County Sheriff's Office K-9 UnitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssisted Fairhaven Police at scene of incidents requiring K-9 support.
• Massachusetts State PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks on joint investigations, crash analysis, collision reconstruction, and provides support during major incidents.
• Acushnet Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner assisting with incidents including bank robbery suspect search and missing person searches.
• Mattapoisett Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner assisting with incidents including search operations and traffic enforcement support.
• U.S. Coast GuardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssists with marine search and rescue operations in Buzzards Bay area.
• Fairhaven HarbormasterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Marine Unit on water safety and rescue operations.
• Fairhaven Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint emergency response for fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous incidents.
• Mass State Police Air WingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides aerial support for search and rescue operations.
• Mass Environmental PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssists with environmental law enforcement and search operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Securitas: Largest private-sector guarding and patrol services firm. Adjacent comparison for what private-sector loss-prevention and patrol services look like at scale, even though Fairhaven PD is public-sector.
• Allied Universal: Major private security services provider including manned guarding and patrol. Useful benchmark for the private-sector analog to municipal patrolling in adjacent services (alarm response, mobile patrol).

Broad incumbents

• Bristol County Sheriff's Office: County-level law enforcement agency providing K-9 and investigative support that supplements Fairhaven PD. Overlapping scope but operates at county scale, not municipal.
• Massachusetts State Police: State-level law enforcement partner for major investigations, crash reconstruction, and Air Wing support. Comparable protective services but at vastly greater scale and jurisdiction.

Direct peers

• Acushnet Police Department: Listed mutual-aid partner and adjacent small-town police agency in Bristol County. Highly comparable in size, budget envelope, and coastal-Massachusetts operating environment.
• Dartmouth Police Department: Adjacent Bristol County municipal police agency of comparable scale. Shares Fairhaven's regional task-force environment and SouthCoast operating conditions, making it a structural peer.
• Wareham Police Department: Southeastern Massachusetts coastal police agency serving a similar small-town population with comparable patrol, marine, and investigative demands. Direct structural peer in regional SEMLEC network.
• Mattapoisett Police Department: Active mutual-aid partner and similar small coastal SouthCoast town police agency. Comparable in patrol scale, coastal coverage challenges, and community policing model.
• Marion Police Department: Small coastal SouthCoast police agency with similar patrol coverage over land and coastline. Comparable in staffing scale and reliance on regional mutual aid via SEMLEC.
• New Bedford Police Department: Neighboring municipal police department sharing Fairhaven's harbor on Buzzards Bay. Direct peer in service mix (patrol, marine, detectives) and joint task-force participation, but at substantially larger scale serving ~100,000 residents.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FairhavenAnimalControlandShelter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fairhaven-police-dept

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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