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“To optimize the efficient use of
police resources, the Chelsea Police
Department maintains a balance
between responding quickly and
professionally to all forms of crime,
emergencies and homeland security
concerns while also actively
engaging the community we serve in
setting priorities for the Department
as well as collaborating on problem
solving and crime prevention efforts
and approaches.”
Chelsea Police were among the several major cities in Massachusetts
to aid Boston Police in the days following the incident that occurred
at the Boston Marathon.
Operation Urban Shield
MBHSR Metro Boston Homeland Security Region is made up of nine cities which includes the City of
Chelsea. The Department of Homeland Security and FEMA consider this region to be one of the ten highest risk urban areas in the United States. The DHS Office for Domestic Preparedness introduced to the
region the Urban Security Area Initiative through eligible funding and grants.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over The federally funded
mobilization through the Executive Office of Public Safety
and Security, Highway Safety Division, was held during the
Labor Day and December holiday period.

Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement campaign
began on October 18th and concluded on November 1st .
The campaign was held in partnership with multiple
agencies to enforce the seat belt law and to promote
Buckle Up, Every Trip, Every Time.

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