From Hopedale Police Department’s Chief Giovanella
On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, we regret to inform the public that unauthorized access was gained to our social media account, Facebook, leading to the dissemination of content that does not align with the values, principles, and professionalism of our police department. The Hopedale Police is addressing the offensive message and working with cyber security officials, and we have notified Facebook to have the post removed.
The posted message was a hoax designed to cause shock and alarm to our community and our followers. We can ensure our community we are aggressively addressing the issue, and we will continue to provide the services that our community and followers are accustomed to.
Chief of Police
Mark A. Giovanella