Our History

The Worcester Police Department Credit Union was incorporated on November 22, 1946 and officially opened for business on February 1, 1947. The first official incorporators' meeting was held on October 22nd, 1946. In attendance were Boleslaw Izbicki, Frank R. Stake, George P. Merril, Joseph Turner Jr., Iver C. Blomstrom, Cornelius S. Driscoll, Edward M. Nally, Jr., Paul C. Shea, Edward T. Tobin, Leroy L. Cayer, Thor F. Rylander, John K. Mahoney, Thomas F. Cotter, Sigmund S. Gorczynski, Edward Hogan, Francis S. Belliveau, Leonard A Gribbons, Robert H. O'Day, and Patrick F. Carroll. This meeting was called by Lieutenant John J. Guerin who was one of the founders and subsequently served as the first President of the Worcester Police Department Credit Union. In meetings that followed Edgar S. Campbell and Francis H. McNamara were elected as Vice-President and Treasurer/Clerk, respectively. Each of these men shared a very important part in the organization of the Worcester Police Department Credit Union.

It should be acknowledged that the idea of a credit union itself was not enough. Individual pledges were desperately needed in order to launch the idea of a credit union. Many individuals generously promised a cumulative total of two thousand one hundred and twenty five dollars by the time the first meeting was held.

A Credit Committee and Auditing Committee were established with three elected officials serving on each committee. A Board of Directors was elected and a code of bylaws adopted and published. Lending limits were established and it was voted that the maximum unsecured loan would be set at one hundred dollars and a secured loan at three hundred dollars.

Over the years changes have been made to the Credit Union including new directors, amended bylaws, policy and procedure updates, increased state and federal regulations, a move from a shoe box card filing system to total computerization, and a full service, offsite branch and an ATM machine.

Many individuals from 1946 to present should be commended for their hard work. As a result of their dedication we now have a solid and member oriented Credit Union. Member service is our top priority! We look forward to servicing all your financial needs and hope you will think of us first with your next financial transaction. We appreciate your loyalty!


Who We Are

The Worcester Police Department Credit Union is a State Chartered Credit Union which has been providing sound financial services to our members since 1947. With a recent move to our new home at 805 West Boylston Street in, Worcester we have been able to expand our services and products.

We are delighted with the opportunity to provide our members with a NEW full service website with all the features you would find at a much larger financial institution. We are very excited about our new website and the online options which will allow members to access their accounts online, pay bills online, receive their statements through email, and retrieve their draft images online. Our website will also having the capability of providing our members with a 12 month transaction history of their accounts. We realize how important an online system is and want to provide you with the convenience that is needed with your busy and demanding lifestyles. We hope that you enjoy the site and take the time to become familiar with it. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to call the Credit Union for help. We can be reached at 508-799-7677. We always look forward to speaking with our members.

In addition, the Credit Union has been busy developing new products including Money Market Accounts and, soon to be available, Home Equity Loans. We also offer an array of saving options including regular savings, club account (Christmas & Vacation), checking and certificate of deposits.

In our loan department we offer New and Used Vehicle Loans, Signature Loans, Passbook Loans, Home Improvement Loans, Student Loans, Recreational Vehicle Loans, and Mortgages.

Our goal is to be your "Primary Financial Institution". We hope that you will think of us for all your financial needs. We value your loyalty and patronage.

We are here to serve our members and to provide excellent member services. We hope that you enjoy conducting all of your financial needs with us.

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Become A Member

Membership in this Credit Union is limited to any retired or presently employed full-time police officer, full-time civilian, Credit Union employees and their family members from any municipal police department, within the area defined as Worcester County, State of Massachusetts and if any changes in corporate, their successors and Credit Union Employees and their family members. Additionally, the Credit Union may receive deposits in the name of a member on a joint account with a non-member. Such other person shall not be deemed a member.


For more information about becoming a Member, please call (508) 799-7677 or visit us at 805 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606.


Management's Message

At the Worcester Police Department Credit Union "We Serve Those Who Serve the Public"!

Our mission is to provide outstanding Member service and a wide variety of financial products while maintaining a fiduciary responsibility for a safe and solvent Credit Union.

Employment

On occasion, the Credit Union will have employment opportunities. Please forward your resume to wpd.cu1@verizon.net. If there are no current openings, resumes will be kept on file for a period of 1 year. Thank you for thinking of us during your employment search.

The Worcester Police Department Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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