The Medford Police Detective Division is committed to timely and responsive follow up investigations of reported crime, as well as proactive enforcement of criminal activity.
In keeping with the community policing philosophy, the Detective Division is committed to solving crimes and to increasing public awareness by educating the citizens of our community on methods to better protect themselves from being victimized by crime.
The Division is under the command of a Captain and is comprised of several units which include:
- Computer Crime Unit
- Court Prosecutor’s Office
- Evidence/Property Control Office
- Family Services Unit
- Firearms Licensing Unit
- Narcotics Unit
- School Resource Officer
Members of the Detective Division receive specialized training in order to prepare them for the specific types of investigations they are responsible for. Training may include: fingerprinting, crime scene photography, interview and interrogation techniques, and evidence collection.
Detectives work closely with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, State Police CPAC/Crime Scene Services Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, and numerous other outside agencies.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Detective Division main number at 781-391-6767 for a complete phone directory.
Division Commander:
Captain Paul Covino
781-219-5402
pcovino@medfordpolice.com
Evidence/Property Control: Sergeant Collin Tracy 781-391-6767 Ext.3253
Family Services Unit: 781-393-4700, Ext. 3272, Ext. 3271, Ext. 3248 or Ext. 3291
Firearms Licensing Unit: 781-219-5608
School Resource Officer: Officer Robert Passacantilli and Officer Julia Pothier 781-391-6767
Sex Offender Registration/Information: 781-219-5608