Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Ashland Police Department, Officer Emanuele “Manny” Toscano and Officer Mario Sousa Jr.!

Manny was sworn in by Town Manager Herbert, to a standing room only crowd of family, friends and fellow K9 officers from throughout the State. He comes to us after serving for 23 years in the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department. He brings with him a wealth of experience and qualifications, including as a K9 handler, firearms instructor, field training officer and defensive tactics instructor. Manny chose to apply to Ashland PD because, he says, “ the culture and people of Ashland PD, that is something that I want to be a part of. I am looking forward to getting to know the people of Ashland and the community policing that’s done is something I have always wanted to do. I’m looking forward to many years serving the Town of Ashland.”

 Officer Sousa Jr. was officially sworn in by Town Manager Michael Herbert surrounded by friends, family and a few former colleagues from the Hopedale Police Department.  Officer Sousa Jr. joins us after serving the Hopedale Police Department for 10 years, bringing with him a wealth of experience and dedication to public service. A certified School Resource Officer, Motorcycle Officer, and Field Training Officer, Officer Sousa Jr.’s expertise will be a tremendous asset to our department and the Ashland community.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Officer Toscanoand Officer Sousa Jr. to Ashland!