The Mashpee Police ATV Unit consists of eight (8) certified officers who have all attended an ATV safety course approved by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council. The unit currently has two (2) ATV’s which can immediately deploy to any emergency involving difficult terrain.
The Mashpee Police ATV Unit safeguards agricultural areas, conservation lands, and undeveloped lands. This unit also responds to emergencies in areas that are not accessible by regular police resources. The Mashpee Police ATV Unit aggressively enforces:
- Trespassing issues
- Massachusetts recreational motor vehicle laws
- Citizen complaints related to ATV and dirt bike activity
- Search and rescue