Police Department

The Dudley Police Department serves the rural Town of Dudley, which is situated in south central Massachusetts, about 22 miles south of the City of Worcester. Dudley has a population of approximately 11,921 people. The men and women of the Dudley Police Department are dedicated to providing excellent service through partnerships that build trust, reduce crime, create a safe environment, and enhance the quality of life for the people in our community. We support the highest level of public safety and quality of life. We look forward to working with the citizens through Facebook and other social media opportunities to enhance our effectiveness and service to the community.

Mission Statement

We, the men and women of the Dudley Police Department, are dedicated to providing excellent service through partnerships that build trust, reduce crime, create a safe environment, and enhance the quality of life in our community.

We are committed to these principles:

INTEGRITY:  We have integrity. We adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards. We are honest and sincere in dealing with each other and the community. We have the courage to uphold these principles and are proud that they guide us in all we do.

RESPECT:  We show respect. We recognize the value of our unique cultural diversity and treat all people with kindness, tolerance, and dignity. We cherish and protect the rights, liberties, and freedoms of all as granted by the constitution and laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

FAIRNESS:  We act with fairness. Objective, impartial decisions and policies are the foundation of our interactions. We are consistent on our treatment of all persons. Our actions are tempered with reason and equity.

SERVICE:  We provide service. We provide quality service in a courteous, efficient and accessible manner.  We foster community and employee involvement through problem-solving partnerships. We investigate crime, apprehend criminals and recover stolen property in a way to best serve the community.

Our Community

The Dudley Police Department is located in the rural Town of Dudley, situated in south central Massachusetts, about 22 miles south of Worcester, Massachusetts and bordering Connecticut. The bordering towns include Charlton, Oxford, Southbridge, and Webster, MA, as well as Thompson, CT.  With a population of approximately 11,921 people, Dudley consists of a total land area of 22.06 square miles and is the home of Nichols College and the Dudley-Charlton Regional High School (Shepherd Hill). 

Department Profile

In addition to the Chief of Police, the department consists of one Lieutenant, four Sergeants, ten full-time Police Officers, five Reserve Police Officers, and one Admin Assistant.  The department fleet consists of six marked cruisers, and four unmarked cruisers. The Dudley Police Department is a non-civil service department.

The supervisory structure of the department is as follows: 
Chief of Police: Marek Karlowicz
Lieutenant James Annese
Sergeant Dean Poplawski
Sergeant Paul Ceppetelli
Sergeant Keith Remillard
Sergeant Chandler Boyd