Detective Division
Overview
The Investigations Commander is the Deputy Chief, however the unit is managed and supervised by Detective Sergeant Ian Tolland. The Detective Division follows-up on all major crimes, domestic violence, sexual crimes, narcotics, white collar crimes, and computer related crimes. The division also conducts background investigations for potential Town employees. The unit consists of a number of highly trained and motivated officers who have specialized in particular areas of investigation.
Members of the Detective Division attend monthly area meetings. It is here that they share information about local trends in criminal activity. Through this network, they are able to learn a great deal about criminal activity in the area, and can offer some great information about what crimes are occurring, and how to prevent becoming a victim. The Detective Division publishes numerous bulletins for distribution to police within the region and sends information to www.MassMostWanted.com for public distribution.
Property Disposal
Unclaimed Property
In accordance with Massachusetts General Law, unclaimed and abandoned property will be sold by means of an online auction on the Property Room website. The property may include apparel, bicycles, cameras, computer equipment, electronics, jewelry, televisions, and tools.
The items to be auctioned are in as-is condition and are in no way guaranteed or under warranty by the Walpole Police Department or the Town of Walpole.
Claiming Property
Any person who believes they may have unclaimed property being held by the Walpole Police Department (or is currently up for auction), should contact the department immediately at 508.668.1212 to determine if they have a claim to the property. Proof of ownership will be required.
Massachusetts General Laws
Regarding property found, recovered, or abandoned and now in the possession of or reported to the Police Department.
Chapter 134, Section 1: Report of lost money or goods by finder.
Chapter 135, Section 7: Property taken by police officers from persons under arrest; disposition.
Chapter 135, Section 8: Unclaimed property in possession of police; sale at public auction; notice.
Past Notices
Walpole Police Department: Strategic Drug Plan
Combating the Abuse of Heroin, Prescription Painkillers and Illicit Substances. This document establishes a strategy for the Walpole Police Department in its mission to suppress drug distribution & abuse. Copies have been distributed to all police personnel and it has been posted on the department's website. The Walpole Police Department openly shares its strategy with the public in a spirit of candor, and because we would not be effective without the partnership of our fellow citizens.
The Town of Walpole is not immune from the opioid addiction epidemic. Between 2011 and 2013 the town has averaged 14 overdoses within each calendar year and has unfortunately experienced 12 fatal overdoses, with the vast majority of these deaths being attributed to opiate addiction. In the first eight months of 2014, the town has witnessed 8 overdoses, 7 administrations of Naloxone, with one reported fatality. It is clearly evident that opioid pain relievers are the most widely misused or abused controlled prescription drugs in the Walpole area and have historically provided a gateway to heroin use, which is a cheaper and more easily obtained substance.
According to Walpole's latest Youth Risk Survey, high school students overwhelmingly perceive heroin as having great risk; however, this perception is lessened when viewing their belief of prescription pills. Of the fatal overdoses occurring in Walpole over the past five years, the age has spanned from 20 years old to the mid-forties, indicating that education of our youth is critical in avoiding initiation to opiates. Through sound policy and strategies within the Town of Walpole, the Walpole Police Department believes we can diminish drug abuse and overdose occurrences with collaborative efforts supported by the community.
Therefore, we present this Strategic Drug Plan, which can be viewed in it's entirety by clicking here: >> Walpole Police Department: Strategic Drug Plan <<
3-Part Video Series About Drug and Alcohol Trends
The Office of Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey has created a 3-part web series for Teenagers and Parents on drug and alcohol trends today. The videos are up on the Norfolk DA's YouTube page, and offer information about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. If you have teenagers, you should watch these videos, they are eye-opening.
See the videos here: Norfolk County DA's YouTube