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Animal Control Contact Information
The Deerfield Police Department is proud to partner with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Regional Animal Control. Please contact them for all non-urgent situations. (For urgent situations, contact the Deerfield Police Department.)
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Child Safety Seats
Keeping your kids safe when you are on the road is your top priority. This section will provide information regarding car seat installation, car seat laws, and locating a local car seat inspection site.
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CONNECT Program
Resources for those who have experienced or witnessed an opioid overdose in the Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region of Western Massachusetts.
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Crash Operator Report Forms
M.G.L. Chapter 90, Section 26 requires a person who was operating a motor vehicle involved in a crash in which (i) any person was killed or (ii) injured or (iii) in which there was damage in excess of $1,000 to any one vehicle or other property, to complete and file a Crash Operator Report with the Registrar within five days after such crash (unless the person is physically incapable of doing so due to incapacity).
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Domestic Violence
Domestic violence happens at an alarming rate out of the public eye and behind closed doors. Its victims are young and old, may have a disability or be able-bodied, gay and straight, rich and poor and are from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Battering is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence. If it includes physical violence, no matter how slight, threats of violence or sexual abuse, it is a criminal offense.
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Drop Boxes for Drugs
Prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins and veterinary meds are accepted in the green drop box located at Deerfield Police Department. NO liquids, syringes/sharps, IV equipment or chemotherapy drugs.
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Firearms Licenses: Apply for a New License or Renew Your License (Appointment with Police Department Required)
You can now apply Online via the MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal To apply directly to your local police department (with an appointment), you will need to submit: A completed Resident Firearms License Application (either paper or portal) The required application fee A Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Course certificate (new applications only) Affidavit of lost/stolen firearms (all renewals) A form of identification Additional documentation as required by your local licensing authority You may need to submit: Proof of residence Additional information as required by your local licensing authority
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Firearms Appointments
Firearms Appointments
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Firearms Registration & Laws
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, section 121-131Q regulate firearm possession and licensing in the Commonwealth.
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Idenity Theft: Consumer Protection Unit
The Consumer Protection Unit is one of the local consumer programs throughout the Commonwealth working in cooperation with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. A Consumer Protection specialist provides assistance through an informal process involving letters and telephone calls from the consumer and the business, in an effort to reach a mutually agreeable settlement. If Consumer Protection staff members are unable to resolve your complaint, they will discuss the option of redress through small claims court, face-to-face mediation or a private attorney.
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MA General Laws
General Laws are Session Laws or sections of Session Laws that are permanent in nature and of general application. General Laws are codified according to subject matter in a multi-volume publication entitled the General Laws of Massachusetts. The official version of the General Laws is now published every two years, with cumulative pamphlets released periodically. This site provides an unofficial version of the General Laws, available through the index below or search feature.
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MA Registry of Motor Vehicles
Visit the Registry of Motor Vehicles' Online Service Center for over 40 transactions that can be completed online and skip the trip to the RMV.
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Police Annual Town Reports
View the Annual Town Reports
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Police Logs
Look through our archive center to see recurring Weekly Police Logs.
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Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB)
The Sex Offender Registry Board promotes public safety by educating and informing the public to prevent further victimization. We register and classify convicted sex offenders according to their risk of re-offense and the degree of danger they pose.