Provincetown Police Department

06/11/2026

Walk to school Wednesday!

Have a good night everyone

06/10/2026

Earlier this evening, the Provincetown Police and Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at the Provincetown Inn, located at 1 Commercial Street.

Thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of first responders, the fire was brought under control and extinguished within minutes, helping to minimize damage and ensure the safety of all involved.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our public safety partners who responded to assist:

Truro Police Department and Fire Department

Wellfleet Fire Department

Eastham Fire Department

National Seashore/U.S. Park Rangers

Incidents like this highlight the importance of regional cooperation and the strong partnerships that exist among our emergency service agencies.

We are grateful for the assistance and professionalism demonstrated by everyone involved. Thank you to all responding personnel for your dedication, teamwork, and commitment to keeping our community safe.

06/10/2026

Fire and Police units are responding to the area of 1 Commercial Street for an ongoing incident. There is no danger to the public at this time.

Provincelands Road at Bradford Street Extension is closed to all vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

06/10/2026

Please use caution when driving on Provincelands Road and Race Point Road over the next few weeks!

Spadefoot toads (Scaphiopus holbrookii) breed explosively on warm, rainy nights in spring and summer. They live throughout the national seashore, but they especially like the Province Lands. There, untold numbers of toads cross roads on wet evenings to mate in shallow, temporary dune ponds. They are rarely seen or heard other than on rainy nights in spring and summer. Spadefoots are listed as threatened in Massachusetts. Given their rarity elsewhere in the state, Cape Cod National Seashore is one of this animal’s most important sites.

⚠️Vehicle mortality causes many spadefoot toad deaths each spring and summer.
⚠️Give ‘em a brake! Slow down on rainy spring and summer nights to allow them to cross roads to breed.
⚠️On rainy nights, travel before dusk, if possible, especially on Province Lands and Race Point roads.

https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/nature/amphibians.htm

Photo by Brad Timm, used with permission.

06/10/2026

Scenes from patrol!

Have a great day everyone!

06/09/2026

Join us in congratulating Officer Conor Fitzsimmons on receiving the prestigious MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) OUI Excellence Award!

This award recognizes law enforcement officers who go above and beyond in their commitment to keeping our roads safe by removing impaired drivers and preventing tragedies before they happen. Officer Fitzsimmons’ dedication, vigilance, and proactive traffic enforcement save lives every day right here in our community.

Officer Fitzsimmons has gone above and beyond in his efforts to keep our roadways safe, specifically with detection and enforcement of those operating under the influence of liquor.

Congratulations Officer Fitzsimmons in receiving this award!

06/08/2026

From today’s swearing in event.

06/08/2026

Today marks an important day for the Provincetown Police Department as Deputy Chief Spoor and Lieutenant Landry were officially sworn into their new positions.

Deputy Chief Spoor brings 15 years of full time law enforcement experience and an extensive knowledge base across numerous disciplines, including training, leadership, and professional development. His dedication to the profession and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact on the department and the officers he has mentored throughout his career.

Lieutenant Landry also brings many years of experience, professionalism, and leadership to his new role. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to serving and protecting our community. In 2015, his courage and selfless actions during a house fire earned him a Life Saving Award, exemplifying the dedication and bravery he brings to the job every day.

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Chief Spoor and Lieutenant Landry on this well-deserved achievement. We thank both of them for their continued service, leadership, and commitment to the residents and visitors of Provincetown.

We look forward to their continued success as they help lead our department into the future.

Congratulations, Deputy Chief Spoor and Lieutenant Landry!

06/08/2026

JEROME SMITH PARKING LOT PARTIALLY CLOSED STARTING TOMORROW

Please know that we will be hosting Police Mountain Bike training for our staff starting tomorrow and ending on Thursday. As we have in previous years, we will be blocking a portion of the Jerome Smith Road parking lot for this event. We apologize for any inconvenience but appreciate your support and understanding for this important training.

06/07/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓

The members of the Provincetown Police Department extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2026 on this remarkable achievement.

Today marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, perseverance, and growth. As you celebrate this milestone, remember that your future is filled with endless possibilities.

Whether your next chapter includes college, military service, a career, trade school, or another path, approach it with confidence, integrity, and determination.

Always remember that you matter. Be kind, be respectful, be compassionate, and never underestimate the positive impact you can have on those around you.

Your character will take you farther than any title or accomplishment ever will. We are proud of all that you have achieved and look forward to seeing the contributions you will make in your communities and beyond.