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Department Information
Chief of Police: Scott P. Livingstone
Number of Employees: 62
Sworn Officers: 48
Form of Government
Town Manager
Town Council
Employment Benefits
Patrol Officer FY 22 Salary $45,285-$64,791
Full educational incentive for all employees in addition to patrol officer's salary. This education incentive includes 25% for Master's Degree, 20% for Bachelor's Degree, and 10% for an Associate's Degree.
Various work schedule.
Sick and longevity pay, extensive training program, physical fitness program, various specialized assignments.
Town of Amherst Information
Population: 38,000
Area: 27.9 Square Miles
Home of UMass Amherst, Amherst College, and Hampshire College.
To view the Amherst Police Department's Patrol Officer's union contract please click here.