Town of Southbridge Police Department

COURT OFFICER/RECORDS/FIREARM LICENSING

Patrolman Duane Ledoux is the police department court officer who is also responsible for keeping of the records, and firearms licensing.

His responsibilities include:

Process and maintain all department reports and records including arrests, incidents, accidents and citations.

Represent the Southbridge Police Department at Dudley District Court in all matters including criminal and motor vehicle hearings.

Maintain communication with the District Attorney's office, adult and juvenile clerk's offices and probation.

Responsible for maintaining all audio recordings of phones and department radios.

Provide reports to individuals, attorneys and and insurance companies who have been involved in, or represent those who have been involved in accidents, arrests or incidents.

OBTAINING RECORDS FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Southbridge Police Department policy on providing reports to individuals who have been involved in accidents, arrests or incidents includes the person coming to the police department and filling out a request form.
REMINDER: Depending on the content, not all reports are available to the public. That will be determined by the records officer at time of request.

FIREARMS LICENSING

FEES
- Over 70 years of age - no fee required for all licenses.
- $100 for license to carry Class A & B, machine gun and firearms ID.
- $25 for FID restricted (chemical propellant) - no fee for renewal.

All applications for renewals and new licenses are turned in by appointment only. Appointments are done on Wednesday or Thursday nights every week from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at 10 minute intervals. Appointments can be made by calling the Southbridge Police Department at (508) 764-5420 and speaking with the desk officer.
MIRCS - also known as the Massachusetts Instant Record Checks System is now in place. This allows for all licensing to be processed through the state computer system at the police station. Pictures for the licenses are done by web-cam (no more passport photos) and fingerprinting is electronic. First time applicants for LTC's and FID's will be ink fingerprinted and must also provide a Firearms Safety Course Certificate at the time of application. Due to everything being computerized, paper applications are no longer necessary. A Massachusetts drivers license must be presented at the time of application. You must be 21 years of age to obtain an LTC and applicants age 15-17 can obtain an FID if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Licenses now come in the standard registry sized license style (just like your drivers license) and are good for 6 years. From time of application to physically obtaining your license is approximately 4 weeks.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Officer Duane Ledoux:
Monday through Friday - 7:00am-3:00pm at (508) 764-5420.

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