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Michael P. Cassidy

New Bedford Police Department

End of Service: April 28, 2021

Sergeant Michael P. Cassidy, 52, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Hospital due to Covid-19.  He is survived by his wife Deborah daughter, MacKenzie Cassidy.

In 1994 Michael joined the New Bedford Police Department. He wore his badge proudly. Throughout his career he served in uniform patrol, narcotics, criminal investigation, and firearms. Sgt. Cassidy received three life-saving awards, many citations and accreditations for his military and police service from the city, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States Senate, and was a recipient of the American Red Cross Real Heroes Award. Sgt. Cassidy also taught the use of force/defensive tactics, as well as being a firearms and CPR instructor.