Operations Division

The Executive Officer, Lieutenant Edward Guy, oversees the Operations Division and can be contacted at (978) 475-0411 x3038.

Patrol Operations


The Patrol section is comprised of uniformed officers who provide 24/7 policing services to the community.  The Patrol Section conducts initial investigations of criminal and non-criminal activity, traffic enforcement, as well as other community services.

Detectives


The Detectives are trained to investigate crime, process crime scenes, and work effectively with neighboring police departments. The Detective Section in supervised by Detective Sergeant Mark Higginbottom. He can be contacted at (978) 475-0411 x3053. Detective Sergeant Higginbottom also oversees firearms permitting. Other members of the Detective Section include: 
Name Title
David Milne General Investigation
James Moses General Investigation
John Delaney Substance Abuse / General Investigation
Michael Lane
 General Investigation
Kevin Aufiero Juvenile Officer / Computer Crime
Matthew Hughes Substance Abuse / General Investigation

ATV Unit


Members of the Department are trained to respond to various incidents using the All Terrain Vehicles, they are also used at many Town Events.
Police officers riding ATVs.

Bicycle Patrol


The bicycle patrol is assigned to the Center Business District of town.
Andover Bike Police

K-9 Unit


Off. Michael Connor is assigned to our K-9 Unit with his canine.
An officer training a police dog.

Communications


The Communications Center is located in the Public Safety Center. There are 10 dispatchers assigned to answer all emergency calls along with two part time members.

A woman sitting at a computer with several monitors.

Animal Control/Animal Inspector


Wayne Nader
Animal Control Officer
Phone: 978-475-0411, ext. 1103 
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife