Program Type: Community

The Essex County Sheriff’s Department in Middleton is home to the state’s only monument bearing the name of each of the brave Massachusetts POW-MIAs. Each year, we host a ceremony on National POW-MIA Recognition Day to remember their service. The ceremony includes the solemn reading of each of their names followed by the ringing of...

Serving seniors in Essex County, Triad is a collaboration of law enforcement, senior citizens, and Councils on Aging in each community. Sheriff Kevin Coppinger and District Attorney Paul Tucker support and empower the senior population. With a focus on senior safety, we offer a number of programs including: File of Life. A magnetic folder containing...

The Essex County Sheriff’s Department is proud of its working farm at our Pre-release and Re-Entry Center in Lawrence. This farm produces thousands of pounds of fresh produce each growing season, much of which is donated to local charities and schools. In 2024, over 24,000 pounds of produce was donated to those in need in...

The Essex County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard is always honored to represent the Department at local events. If you would like to invite our Honor Guard to your special event, please fill out the form below.

The Essex County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit is on the front lines of safety, working tirelessly to protect our staff, inmates, and the community. These highly trained canines aren’t just dogs—they’re elite crime-fighting partners, trained to handle high-stakes situations with precision and skill. Our K-9 teams specialize in patrol and tactical response, as well as...