Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Police Department

Officer Payson Becomes Maine's Newest Crash Reconstruction Specialist

Congratulations to Officer Payson for becoming one of Maine's newest crash reconstruction specialists. These reconstruction specialists are called to help with the investigation of all serious traffic crashes. We are very proud to have one of our officers serve the community and the state to assist with this important task.

Officer Payson states, "I have always been great at math and have found investigating crashes to be very interesting, so specializing in crash reconstruction was the perfect match to include both together."

Bar Harbor's 4th of July Celebration Guide

Get ready for Bar Harbor's premier Independence Day festivities! Join us for a full day of patriotic celebration featuring our traditional parade, seafood festival, town band concert, and spectacular fireworks over Frenchman Bay.

Our comprehensive guide includes parade route maps, parking information, fireworks viewing locations, marine safety guidelines, and important event details. Plan your visit to ensure you don't miss any of the excitement!

Officer Lukas Keene Graduates from Maine Criminal Justice Academy

Congratulations to Bar Harbor & Mount Desert PD's Officer Lukas Keene on his graduation from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Officer Keene completed 18 weeks of education to develop the training, skills, and experience necessary to serve our community!

Spring Training Sessions: MARC Training Refresher

The officers of the Bar Harbor Police Department recently completed their annual MARC (Mechanics of Arrest, Restraint and Control) training refresher, reinforcing essential skills that help keep both officers and the community safe.

Welcome Our New School Resource Officer

We are proud to announce Officer Elias Burne as our newest School Resource Officer! SRO Burne has been an integral part of the Bar Harbor Mount Desert Police Department since 2018, where he has served with distinction in the patrol division. He will be serving MDI High School, Conners-Emerson School, and Mount Desert Elementary School.

Bar Harbor Police Sharpen Skills with Comprehensive Training

The Bar Harbor Police Department recently conducted an intensive training day that combined firearms qualification at the shooting range with hands-on practice using non-lethal equipment, underscoring the department's commitment to officer preparedness and public safety.

At dawn, officers gathered at the department's designated shooting range where Range Safety Officers carefully oversaw qualification exercises. Each officer methodically worked through a series of drills designed to test accuracy, proper weapon handling, and decision-making under pressure.