Gouldsboro Police Department
4 Williams Brook Road
PO Box 68
Prospect Harbor, ME. 04669
Dispatch: 207.667.8866
Emergency: 911
Office: 207.963.5566
Fax: 207.963.7046
Core Values
Diligence: Officers will conduct their duties persistently, carefully, and effectively in order to put forth their best effort when serving the community of Gouldsboro.
Compassion: Officers will recognize misfortune and suffering for those in the community and will consider compassion when making discretionary decisions in the line of duty.
Integrity: Honesty and strong moral principals shall be the foundation of those selected to serve as a police officer for the Gouldsboro Police Department.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Gouldsboro Police Department is to serve the community of Gouldsboro and the people of the State of Maine with professional police services. The Gouldsboro Police Department will abide by the rights guaranteed to the public according to the United States Constitution. The department will enforce the laws of the State of Maine and the Town of Gouldsboro’s ordinances and strive to reduce crime, fear of crime and promote positive police and citizen relations.
About the Department
The Gouldsboro Police Department started as a volunteer community watch in the 1970’s. It has evolved to its current state of being a part-time service police department for the Town of Gouldsboro comprised of two full time and one part time patrol officers. Full-time officers must meet the same training requirements as all other municipal and county police departments in the State of Maine. The Town of Gouldsboro has a population of approximately 1700 as of the 2010 census which swells in the summer and fall. The Town of Gouldsboro is an estimated 45 square miles of land and 50 square miles of water. Emergency services contract with the Hancock County Regional Communications Center for dispatch of the Gouldsboro Police and Fire Departments, EMS and Schoodic Ambulance Service. In 2019 the Gouldsboro Police Department handled over 1000 calls for service and made over 630 traffic stops. Officers are outfitted with in-car cruiser video camera systems and body cameras.
OFFICERS:
| Chief Patrick McNulty Email: pmcnulty@gouldsboropd.org | Deputy Chief Adam Brackett Email: abrackett@gouldsboropd.org | Officer Landan Scott Email: lscott@gouldsboropd.org |
Downloads:
See the Consumer Protection Guide provided by the Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection for suggestions and advice on the purchase of a new or used vehicle and for procedures regarding vehicle repossession.
If you have been a victim of identity theft or of a computer crime please see the Data Breach Guide or the Identity Theft Recovery Plan .
FAQ’s:
I was bitten by an animal or my pet was bitten by an animal. What do I do?
Contact our dispatch at 207.667.8866 and report the incident. If the bite pierced the skin, further follow up will be required by an officer handling your complaint. Try to obtain a description of the biting animal. If possible, determine who is the owner of the biting animal. Seek immediate medical treatment for the wound to avoid infection. Follow through with the instructions of the officer handling your complaint. Depending on the circumstances, you may or may not need a Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. See this guide about Rabies exposure which contains other helpful suggestions: Rabies Pamphlet
Do I have to keep my dog on a leash?
State law does not require that a dog always be kept on a leash. State law does however prohibit a dog from being at large (on another person’s property without permission and not under the owner’s control). The owner or keeper of the dog can be summonsed for allowing a dog to roam at large. This requires the owner or keeper of the dog to appear in court. Please make the necessary arrangements to keep your dog on your property or under your immediate control. The Gouldsboro Police Department handled over 50 animal complaints in 2018, the most of which were comprised of dog nuisance complaints.
Am I required to license my dog?
If you are a Gouldsboro resident and keep a dog that is 6 months old or older, you must license your dog each year with the Town of Gouldsboro. You must provide documentation of a current rabies vaccination. The fee to license your dog is $11 if your dog is not spayed or neutered. If your dog is spayed or neutered you must provide a certificate from a veterinarian and pay a $6 fee. After January 31st of each year a state mandated $25 late fee is required. If you fail to license your dog or maintain current rabies vaccination, you may be summonsed by an officer and be required to appear in court. You can also license your dog online at: https://www1.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/dog_license/index.pl
If you are a former Gouldsboro resident or you previously licensed a dog at a Gouldsboro residence that you no longer own, please contact the Gouldsboro Town Office so staff can update town records–otherwise you may be considered to be keeping an unlicensed dog.
How do I submit a complaint about a Gouldsboro Police Officer?
Download, complete and submit the Officer Complaint form.
How do I apply for/renew a concealed weapon permit?
Download, complete and submit a Concealed Weapon Permit Application. Please note that the processing of a concealed weapon permit application may take up to 30 days or greater.
I would like to have an officer check my home on patrols/sign up for the House Check Program. What do I need to do?
As of December 2021, over 30 residences are apart of the department’s House Check Program. To enroll, download and submit the House Check Registration Form.
I am a convicted sex offender and I would like to change my address. What do I have to do?
Complete and submit the Sex Offender Change of Information Form. Contact the Maine Sex Offender Registry at 207.624.7270 to ensure compliance with all reporting requirements.
Is the Gouldsboro Police Department available for private details?
The Gouldsboro Police Department is available for private details. Detail functions vary but can include for security at a private event, assist with traffic or escorting oversized loads. The Gouldsboro Police Department may not always be available for details. You will need to review, complete and submit a Request for Detail Form for this service.
Who do I call to reach the police department?
Please call our dispatch number at 207.667.8866. Dispatchers are available 24/7 and if they are not able to immediately put you in touch with an officer, they will take a message for an officer, deputy, or trooper to return your call.
I want to apply for a protection from abuse/harassment order. What do I have to do?
See this guide on applying for protection orders: PFA Guide
What is domestic abuse?
See this guide from the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence: Domestic Abuse Guide
What rights do I have as a tenant?
See this guide from the Maine Attorney General’s Office: Tenant Rights
What rights do I have as a landlord?
See this guide/model lease agreement from the Maine Attorney General’s Office: Landlord Model Lease
I was involved in a car crash in Gouldsboro and need a copy of the report. Where can I find one?
Click on Purchase Crash Reports to purchase a crash report online.
Useful Links
View the Gouldsboro Police Blog Updates and the Gouldsboro Police Beat for our press releases and department activities.