FAQs • Hingham Police Department, MA • CivicEngage

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EMAS System

1. What information will I receive?: Alerts: information about current criminal activity with enough appropriate detail to help develop leads in a case. For example, someone attempts to abduct a child. The Hingham Police may disseminate information as to general location, any vehicles they may be looking for, or description of the suspects. Information may be given by geographical area or to the entire system depending upon its relevance.

Follow Ups: Follow up information, when appropriate, on the disposition of incidents reported earlier. For example, information on any arrests or other new appropriate details.

Messages: Occasional information on meetings, events, or classes related to community safety. For example, landlord training, business seminars and law changes you need to know, etc.

2. Will my email address be given to others?: No! All messages will be sent via blind carbon copy (Bcc). Your email address will not appear on the top of messages sent. We do not give out email addresses without permission of the individual.

3. If I no longer wish to receive EMAS, what do I do?: Simply "Unsubscribe" at the bottom of your next EMAS bulletin or email Hinghampolice@yahoo.com and request that your email address be removed.

1. Where can a take the required safety course?: Many gun shops, sporting clubs, and individuals offer the safety course. We can not recommend any one class, but we suggest you contact your local gun store or perform a search online.

2. How long does it take to process an application?: Once we submit your application it generally takes between 6-8 weeks for the state to send us your new license.

3. How will I be notified when my license is ready to be picked up?: An officer from the Firearms Licensing Unit will call the contact number you provided on your application when your license is ready to be picked up.

1. Where do I get a copy of a police report?: Our Records Office is located on the second floor of the Police Station. It's open Monday through Thursday from 7am-3pm and Fridays from 7am-1pm. It's closed on legal holidays. They can be reached at 781-749-1212 Option #1.