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This is the official page of the Orleans Police Department. This page is not monitored 24/7. If you are in need of Police services, please call our business line or 911 for all emergencies. The Orleans Police Department is a State Accredited Agency in Massachusetts, that stresses professionalism in every aspect of our job. Our partnership with the citizens of Orleans and those visiting our Town is very important to us. Our department is dedicated to the concept of community policing with a concentration on crime prevention and problem solving.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween!! 🎃

10/27/2026

⚠️SCAM ALERT⚠️

10/26/2026

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? YOU CAN STILL GET HELP IF YOU CAN’T SPEAK.

In an emergency, if you are unable to speak safely, there are ways to communicate with a 911 dispatcher.

📱 Silent Call Procedure: Use your phone’s keypad to respond to a dispatcher’s instructions.

💬 Text-to-911: In Massachusetts, you can also text 911 when you cannot safely make a voice call.

Knowing your options before an emergency happens can make all the difference. Share this information with family, friends, and neighbors!

🔗 Learn more: https://mass.gov/e911

Orleans Police Department
Honored To Serve 💙

10/25/2026

🚧 Wastewater Improvement Project Traffic Update for the week of October 26, 2026 🚧

Route 28 will continue to be CLOSED between the Finlay Road/ Pond Road intersection and the intersection with Monument Road.

Traffic heading into Orleans on Route 28 will be detoured down Monument Road to Main Street but may use Pond Road. Those heading towards Harwich/ Chatham will be detoured to Monument Road and back to Route 28 beyond the work zone. The detour route will be thoroughly marked with signage.

Residents on Route 28 and its side roads between the work zone and Monument Road will be required to go south to Monument Road in order to head towards Orleans center. Work zone will be just south of Crystal Lake Drive.

Uniformed police officers and/or traffic flaggers will be present as needed to help maintain safe travel through the work zone or any detoured routes.

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This is an ongoing, multi-phase project with no fixed completion date. Schedules may be adjusted due to weather, field conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances. Please expect delays and plan accordingly.

Want alerts on traffic and construction impacts? Sign up for Notify Me at orleansma.gov/List.aspx to get notices sent straight to your phone or inbox.

Questions? Contact John Nelson, Water/Sewer Program Coordinator, at 508-240-3700 ext. 2319 or [email protected].

Please use caution when traveling through or near active construction areas and follow all posted traffic-control measures.

10/23/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY – HALLOWEEN STROLL 🎃

The Orleans Police Department would like to notify residents and motorists that Main Street, between Brewster Cross Road and Old Colony Way, will be closed to vehicular traffic tomorrow, Saturday, October 24th, from 2:30 PM to 4:45 PM for a Halloween Stroll.

🚔 Officers will be on site to assist with traffic control and help motorists navigate the detour.

Please plan accordingly, allow extra travel time, and use caution in the area as pedestrians enjoy the festivities.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Have a safe and happy Halloween Stroll! 🎃👻

Orleans Police Department
Honored to Serve 💙

10/23/2026

🚨UPDATE: The dog was reunited with its owner.

Our officers are currently attempting to detain this golden beauty. The dog was found on Nauset Heights and is currently walking near Beach Road and Countryside Drive. She is very skittish

If you have any information on who the owner is, please contact the Orleans Police Department.

10/19/2026

🩸❤️ SAVE A LIFE, DONATE BLOOD! ❤️🩸

Join us for a Blood Drive at the Orleans Police Department on Wednesday, October 28th, from 9:40 AM – 4:00 PM!

📍 99 Eldredge Parkway, Orleans, MA

🎁 Wendy’s gift card for all donors!

Every donation makes a difference and helps save lives right here in our Cape Cod community. ❤️ Appointments are recommended, so be sure to reserve your spot!

🗓️ Schedule your appointment: https://srt.capecodhealth.org/donorportal

🩸 Roll up your sleeve, give the gift of life, and help our families, friends, and neighbors!

❤️

10/18/2026

ROAD CLOSED

On RT39 at Lowell Dr

Detour for RT39 goes from Cross Rd to the roundabout through Rt 28

(Green line is detour route/ Red line is road that is inaccessible)

10/17/2026

🚧 Wastewater Improvement Project Traffic Update for the week of October 19, 2026 🚧

Route 28 will continue to be CLOSED between the Finlay Road/ Pond Road intersection and the intersection with Monument Road.

Traffic heading into Orleans on Route 28 will be detoured down Monument Road to Main Street but may use Pond Road. Those heading towards Harwich/ Chatham will be detoured to Monument Road and back to Route 28 beyond the work zone. The detour route will be thoroughly marked with signage.

Residents on Route 28 and its side roads between the work zone and Monument Road will be required to go south to Monument Road in order to head towards Orleans center. Work zone will be just south of Crystal Lake Drive.

Uniformed police officers and/or traffic flaggers will be present as needed to help maintain safe travel through the work zone or any detoured routes.

This is an ongoing, multi-phase project with no fixed completion date. Schedules may be adjusted due to weather, field conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances. Please expect delays and plan accordingly.

Want alerts on traffic and construction impacts? Sign up for Notify Me at orleansma.gov/List.aspx to get notices sent straight to your phone or inbox.

Questions? Contact John Nelson, Water/Sewer Program Coordinator, at 508-240-3700 ext. 2319 or [email protected].

Please use caution when traveling through or near active construction areas and follow all posted traffic-control measures.

10/14/2026

🎶 Keeping Our Community Safe at Outermost Roots & Blues! 🎸

The Orleans Police and Fire Departments were proud to provide security and safety at the Outermost Roots & Blues Festival at Nauset Beach on October 10th.

Our officers and firefighters worked together to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending this great community event.

Thank you to the organizers, performers, vendors, and everyone who came out to enjoy a day of music and community here in Orleans. We appreciate the teamwork and collaboration that help make these events a success!

Honored to Serve. 💙❤️

Address

99 Eldredge Park Way
Orleans, MA
02653

Telephone

+15082550117

Website

https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/157/Police

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