Patrol Cruiser Photographs
Police patrols are the backbone of any Police Department. They handle all types of calls ranging from minor informational requests (such as directions) all the way up to life threatening situations. All emergency dispatches come through a regional dispatch center (Northampton State Police Dispatch Center). So whether you have a minor problem, or an emergency, when you call the dispatch center your initial contact will most likely be with a member of the Patrol unit.
Granville's Police patrol unit perform all of the traditional functions of a motorized patrol force. In addition, the unit is extremely service oriented. The philosophy of the patrol unit is high visibility and proactive policing through officer initiated activity.
The patrol unit's fleet consists of one marked police cruiser (Cheverolet Tahoe) and one unmarked (Ford Crown Victoria). Both cruisers are equipped radar units, laptop computers, and various other equipment.
GPD Records Unit
The Granville Police Department Records unit is operated by Chief Of Police Jose Rivera.
For copies of a report contact Chief Rivera to make a request.
Granville Police House/Business Patrol CheckProgam
If you are going on vacation or are currently building a new home in Granville, or you own a business in Granville and would like the police to check on your property, you may request that the Granville Police Department conduct a patrol check of your home or business.
Below is a link to our request for patrol check form. After printing the form and filling out the required fields, please mail the form or drop it off at the Granville Police Department.
Business patrol Check Form.pdf
Blank Crash Report Forms
If you need a blank Crash Report form they can be picked up at the police station or you may click on the link below which will take you to the Massachusetts state website where you can print one from your own computer.
When completing a Crash Report, be sure to fill out the report completely.
1. Indicate the date and time on the first page.
2. Make sure to SIGN the bottom of the accident report.
Invalid or incomplete forms may be returned or rejected by the department or the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Fill out the crash report in triplicate, or make photocopies of the original.
Send the original to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Send a copy to your insurance company, and to the police department in the town that the accident occurred in.
Keep a copy for your own records.
For a copy of a Crash Report send a written request along with a self addressed stamped envelope and a check or money order in the amount of $5.00 to
Granville Police Department
Attn: Records
P.O. Box 247
Granville, MA 01034
Incident/Arrest Reports
Reports that involve active court cases (except domestic violence) are not available through the police department. To obtain a report you must be involved in the case as a defendant or plaintiff and must request a copy through the District Attorney Office at Westfield District Court or Holyoke Juvenile Court.
Plaintiff's of Domestic Abuse cases may obtain a copy of the police report from the police department at no charge.
Sexual Assault Unit
The G.P.D. Sexual Assault Unit consists of patrol & supervisory personnel . The unit investigates both child and adult rapes and other sex related crimes
Due to the sensitive nature of these types of crimes, each officer receives specialized training in interviewing techniques, evidence handling and collection, court preparation, and offender profiling, (used mostly in child sexual abuse cases).
The unit will work closely with the District Attorney's Office during an investigation along with various other law enforcement agencies.
Firearms Training Unit
Chief Rivera is the department's firearms instructor. G.P.D. officers minimally qualify twice a year with pistols, shotguns, and patrol rifles.
ATV Unit
Certified ATV Officers include:
Chief Jose Rivera
Sergeant Dario Camacho
Officer Pospolita
Officer Winslow
Officer Rose
The Granville Police Department's ATV unit which has one ATV vehicle assigned to it, is able to be deployed to search for missing or endangered children, lost or confused elders, and or for injured hikers. The ATV unit is able to patrol areas of town that regular police cruisers cannot access.
Although, the Granville Police Department receives many complaints from private landowners and businesses requesting that we enforce trespassing laws and other related wildlife regulations not all complaints can be investigated due to logistical issues.
As such we recommend that you contact the Enviromental Police for any violations of hunting, trespass by ATV, or ATV accident. To contact the Enviromental Police please dial 1-800-632-8075
For more information about the Environmental Police click on the links below
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dle/
Click on link Mass ATV Laws: ATV LAWS
Click on Link Mass ATV Reg Form: ATV Registration Form
Mountain Bike Patrol Unit
The Granville Police Department has two police mountain bikes. Certified officers have attended specialized training, and have qualified in their use.
The police department's Bike Patrol Unit is operates only during summer months usually in parades, training, town events, Bicycle Rodeo, and as a non-motorized Patrol Vehicle. The mountain Bike Patrol Unit is one form of Community Policing. In this manner, officer's are able to interact with the citizenry from a more approachable medium.
Officers of the Mountain Bike Patrol Unit include:
Sergeant Dario Camacho
Officer Scott Pospolita
Officer Robert Rose
