WE REMEMBER THEM: City of Lowell Unveils Garden of Peace Atop Fort Hill Park in Memory of Those Lost to Violence
A large stone under a young oak tree at the secluded top of Fort Hill Park in Lowell now bears a plaque stating, “We Remember Them.”
A large stone under a young oak tree at the secluded top of Fort Hill Park in Lowell now bears a plaque stating, “We Remember Them.”
Saluting, marching in line, and smiling as they earned awards for leadership, fitness, and responsibility, 200 Lowell youth in grades 5 to 8 graduated from the Lowell Police Student Police Academy this year, marking the 27th year since the program began.
Capt. James Fay, the former commander of the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council SWAT and RRT Teams, gang unit supervisor, and director of the Lowell Police Academy, graduated last week from the prestigious FBI National Academy.
Lowell Police Youth Services, with the support of multiple community partners, is offering a monthlong youth flag football neighborhood challenge to city youth in grades 5 to 8.
Huddles, handoffs and passing plays on the grass of Cawley Memorial Stadium were a part of summer for about 75 Lowell boys and girls who participated in a three-day flag football camp organized by Lowell Police Youth Services.
LOWELL — The power of giant but gentle creatures to provide focus and calm brought together Lowell Police and city youth at Strongwater Farm in Tewksbury.
LOWELL — It has been 20 years since the Shannon Community Safety Initiative (CSI) began providing major funding to a community-wide approach to preventing and reducing gang and juvenile crime, and police are now drawing attention to a significant, long-term reduction in violent crime in Lowell that coincides with the community’s efforts.
LOWELL – The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office has confirmed the ongoing investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred today just before 4:00 p.m. at an apartment complex on Pawtucket Boulevard.
The Lowell Police Department was joined by family members earlier this month as they dedicated a memorial Hero Sign to Officer Patrick Leavitt, who gave his life in the line of duty on Dec. 18, 1941.
LOWELL — The Lowell community stepped up in a big way this holiday season and donated about 1,500 toys to the Lowell Police Department’s 11th annual toy drive.