PRIDE, HONOR & COMMUNITY

The members of the Barnstable Police Department strive to work in partnership with our community in seeking out and solving problems in order to enhance our quality of life. We are committed to preserving the lives, property and rights of all our citizens through proactive policing strategies.

K9 Unit

The Barnstable Police K9 Unit was started in 1976. At this time there are two trained police dogs working the road in Barnstable and one police dog in training: Alex (Patrol K9) and Yvonne (Narcotics detection) and the newest member is Romko (Patrol K9). 

Traffic Division

The Barnstable Police Traffic Division is dedicated to keeping our community safe while on the road. Barnstable Police Department has a new Black and White design on our cruisers. 

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Records Division

Department News

Town of Barnstable

Pay Parking Tickets

TOB Animal Control

Dial 911 in an Emergency

Chief Jean Challies

Welcome from Chief Jean Challies
Thank you for taking the time to view the Barnstable Police Department’s website. We hope this website will provide you with information on how the Department works, its outstanding personnel and a number of the community-based programs we are involved in.

Latest News and Events

Hurricane Helene Relief Drop – Off

In collaboration with the Barnstable County Sheriff's Department, the Barnstable Police Department will be serving as a collection location for Hurricane Helene relief supplies. The Barnstable Police Department will be collecting items listed below until Saturday...

Municipal Road Safety Grant FY25

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $12.4 Million to Improve Road Safety Grant funding will support nonprofits, municipal police and state agencies BRAINTREE – The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded more than $12.4 million in federal traffic safety...

Emergency Response Drill – Cape Cod Gateway Airport

We will be holding a Full-Scale Emergency Exercise today (Thursday September 26, 2024) at the Cape Cod Gate Way airport beginning at 5 PM. There will be increased activity starting at 2:00 PM until the debriefing ends around 10:00 PM. This is a mock accident designed...

September 19, 2024 – Oil Spill Simulation

Town of Yarmouth Press Release The Town of Yarmouth will be conducting a full-scale oil spill response training exercise in Yarmouth on September 19, 2024. There will be pre-positioned oil spill response trailers in Barnstable and Yarmouth. The event will culminate in...

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