EventsSecond Annual End of Summer Cookout
On 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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TrainingOfficer Burne Completes Active Shooter Instructor Certification
Congratulations 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 Becomes Maine's Newest Crash Reconstruction Specialist
Officer Payson has successfully completed specialized training to become one of Maine's newest crash reconstruction specialists.
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EventsBar Harbor's Legendary 4th of July Celebration Guide
Get 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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TrainingOfficer Lukas Keene Graduates from Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Congratulations 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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CommunityCoffee with a Cop: Building Community at Jackson Laboratory
The 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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CommunityFill A Cruiser Food Drive - Incredible Success!
Two 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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CommunityBar Harbor Police Participate in Racial Equality Working Group
Thanks 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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TrainingBar Harbor Police Officers Complete Annual MARC Training Refresher
The officers recently completed their annual MARC (Mechanics of Arrest, Restraint and Control) training refresher, reinforcing essential skills.
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AnnouncementsWelcome Our New School Resource Officer
We 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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TrainingBar Harbor Police Sharpen Skills with Comprehensive Training
The department recently conducted an intensive training day combining firearms qualification with hands-on practice using non-lethal equipment.
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JOINT STATEMENT: Bar Harbor Regency Hotel Incident
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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