Hull Police Sgt. Steven Saunders (center) recently completed the First Line Supervisor Course through Roger Williams University. He is pictured with Chief John Dunn (left) and Lt. Stephen Glavin. (Photo courtesy Hull Police Department) Chief John Dunn is pleased to announce that Sgt. Steven Saunders recently completed the Command Training Series: First Line Supervisor Course, offered by the Roger Williams University Justice System Training and Research Institute in partnership with the New England Association of Chiefs of Police. The two-week course took place April 1-12. The coursework, prese ..read more

As part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Chief John Dunn and the Hull Police Department want to remind residents to stay focused while operating a vehicle. April is designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of attentive and engaged driving and the dangers distracted driving poses to everyone on the road, including other drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2022 an estimated 3,308 people were killed and an additional 289,310 people were injured in traffic ..read more

Hull Police Sgt. Ed Minelli (center) recently completed the First Line Supervisor Course through Roger Williams University. He is pictured with Chief John Dunn (right) and Deputy Chief Neil Reilly. (Photo courtesy Hull Police Department) HULL — Chief John Dunn is pleased to recognize Sgt. Ed Minelli who recently completed the Command Training Series: First Line Supervisor Course, offered by the Roger Williams University Justice System Training and Research Institute, in partnership with the New England Association of Chiefs of Police. The two-week course took place Nov. 27-Dec. 8. The coursewo ..read more

As the holiday season approaches and gifts begin to be shipped and delivered, Chief John Dunn and the Hull Police Department would like to provide tips to help community members prevent package theft. According to the National Neighborhood Watch, nearly 19% of Americans have had at least one package stolen in the past 12 months. Residents may consider the following tips to help protect their packages from theft: Consider getting a P.O. box at your local post office or having packages delivered to your workplace. Some delivery services also offer pickup locations. Set up app alerts, email not ..read more

PLYMOUTH COUNTY — The Plymouth County Outreach Advisory Board is pleased to announce that Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) has been awarded a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) grant that will support PCO’s operations through September 2026. The grant, awarded by the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), totals $1.6 million and will allow PCO to continue its current operations and implement multiple new initiatives. With the funding, PCO will start a Plymouth County Overdose Fatality Review, which will help to effectively identify trends, system gaps, and i ..read more

HULL — Chief John Dunn is pleased to share that Lt. Stephen Glavin recently completed the Roger Williams University Command Training Series: Mid-Management Course. The one-week course, which took place Oct. 23-27 and is offered to police supervisory personnel, addressed contemporary concepts of management and leadership relevant to the responsibilities of a middle manager in a modern criminal justice agency.  The coursework, presented by experienced academics and law enforcement practitioners, discussed topics including operational leadership and management principles, problem-solving, o ..read more

HULL — Chief John Dunn and the Hull Police Department would like to share tips and guidance to help kids and families stay safe as they celebrate Halloween this year.  The official trick-or-treating hours for Hull are 4-8 p.m. While the Hull Police Department encourages families to make the most of Halloween with their children, families are reminded to be mindful of safety when choosing costumes and planning for celebrations. All props should be soft, and no part of the costume should impair vision or movement. Costume Safety Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following the below guidel ..read more

“Earlier this summer, the Hull Police Department held an active-shooter drill on the eighth-grade floor at Memorial Middle School. The department periodically conducts these drills to maintain readiness in the event of an emergency. “On Wednesday, Aug. 30, a person servicing the copier discovered a training round nearby. Please note that these training rounds do not have the capability to leave the barrel and become a projectile. This resulted in a short lockdown of the school out of an abundance of caution for our students and staff. When officers responded to the school, they immediately ide ..read more

HULL — Chief John Dunn and the Hull Police Department would like to offer students, families and motorists important back-to-school travel safety tips as the new school year begins. Traveling To and From School Walking to school: Walk on the sidewalk whenever possible. When on a street with no sidewalk, walk facing traffic. Before crossing the street, stop and look left, right and left again to see if cars are coming. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street and always cross streets at crosswalks or intersections. Stay alert and avoid distracted walking. Never walk while ..read more

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department arrested a man on Sunday in connection with multiple vehicle break-ins around the Nantasket Beach Resort and Porrazzo Road.  NICHOLAS NARDO, AGE 22, OF WEYMOUTH, was arrested and charged with:  Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle (Five Counts) Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device (Four Counts) On Sunday, Aug. 27 at approximately 6:15 a.m., Hull Police were dispatched to the area of the Nantasket Beach Resort, 45 Hull Shore Drive, for the report of a male breaking into vehicles. It was also reported t ..read more