Department announcements, community news, and press releases
Department NewsAfter nearly three decades of dedicated service to the communities of Mount Desert and Bar Harbor, Lieutenant Kevin Edgecomb has retired. Kevin joined the force in 1998, rising through the ranks to sergeant and then lieutenant, earning Elder Service Officer of the Year honors along the way.
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TrainingAll sworn officers participated in four different scenarios focused on active threat response and incident management, with civilian volunteers serving as role players.
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CommunityOfficer Stanwood and Officer Helton attended the University of Maine Career Fair in Orono to connect with prospective officers. Two full-time patrol officer positions are currently open.
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CommunityThe Mount Desert Police Association sponsored the Community Cafe, with an estimated 250 people attending. Officer Harrington, Mental Health Liaison Melissa Gleason, and Officer Payson were among the members present.
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CommunitySergeant Dickens and Officer Stanwood escorted the Wreaths Across America convoy from Ellsworth to Portland, joining Maine law enforcement agencies in honoring our fallen heroes and veterans.
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EventsOn Sunday, September 7th we're proud to be teaming up with our friends at the Mt. Desert Police Association for our second annual End of Summer Cookout. The entire island community is invited!
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TrainingCongratulations to Officer Elias Burne, who recently completed the Police Response to Active Shooter Instructor Certification as our School Resource Officer.
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TrainingOfficer Payson has successfully completed specialized training to become one of Maine's newest crash reconstruction specialists.
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EventsGet ready for Bar Harbor's premier Independence Day festivities! Join us for a full day of patriotic celebration featuring our traditional parade, seafood festival, and fireworks.
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TrainingCongratulations to Bar Harbor & Mount Desert PD's Officer Lukas Keene on his graduation from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy after 18 weeks of education.
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CommunityThe Bar Harbor Mount Desert Police Department hosted a Coffee with a Cop event at the Jackson Laboratory Bar Harbor Campus. A great opportunity to meet people and answer questions!
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CommunityTwo full pickups of food and household items delivered to Bar Harbor Food Pantry, plus $1,100 cash from Hannaford and $500 from the Mount Desert Police Association!
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CommunityThanks to the Jesup Memorial Library for inviting us to attend the Racial Equality Working Group. Our representatives engaged in meaningful community dialogue.
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TrainingThe officers recently completed their annual MARC (Mechanics of Arrest, Restraint and Control) training refresher, reinforcing essential skills.
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AnnouncementsWe are proud to announce Officer Elias Burne as our newest School Resource Officer! SRO Burne has been an integral part of our department since 2018.
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TrainingThe department recently conducted an intensive training day combining firearms qualification with hands-on practice using non-lethal equipment.
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The Bar Harbor Fire Department & Bar Harbor & Mount Desert Police Departments issued a joint statement regarding a fatal incident at Bar Harbor Regency Hotel.
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