
Date of Hire 10/19/04
I have been a police officer since 2001. I transferred to West Bridgewater from the Bridgewater Police Department in 2004. Since transferring, I have spent 12 years as a detective, 7 of which as a Det. Sgt., and I have been a Lt. now for almost 2 years. In addition to my duties as LT, I am the WEB Task Force Commanding Officer which serves the towns of Whitman, West Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Bridgewater and Bridgewater State University. Prior to becoming a police officer, I worked with the Department of Youth Services and had a brief stint as a High School Social Studies teacher and football coach at Coyle Cassidy High School. I hold a Master’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Bridgewater State College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice also from Bridgewater State College. I am also an FBI LEEDA Trilogy award recipient.
HOBBIES:
I enjoy camping, spending time with my family, and attending as many of my children’s sporting and school events as I can. I mostly enjoy coaching and have coached football for over 20 years at the high school and youth level. I am actively involved in youth sports and I am currently the President of the Bridgewater Youth Football program.
HARDEST PART OF YOUR JOB:
Having your professional life spill over into one’s personal life. It’s a tough balance of trying to shield your family from some of the negative aspects of policing, while explaining to your family that they are also perceived in a different light because of what you do.
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB:
I get to come to work every day and make an impact. Currently my favorite part of my job is running the summer CATS camp. It’s a great opportunity for our officers, high school athletes, and elementary school athletes to get together and interact with each other in a non-traditional manner. I truly enjoy what I do and I work with some of the greatest people around. West Bridgewater is very fortunate to have great Officers who really do care about this town and its residents.
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER:
I have always been dedicated and involved in the community and this is the ultimate way to make a positive influence in the lives of others.