For Immediate Release
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015
Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-791-7627
Email: john@jgpr.net
Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 978-769-5193
Email: jessica@jgpr.net
Burlington Police Welcome Three New Officers
BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent is happy to announce that three new officers are joining the Burlington Police Department.
The Board of Selectmen appointed Timothy Alben, Rameez Gandevia and Brian Hanafin on Monday night. They will begin an intensive six-month police training course at a local academy in the near future.
“We are excited to welcome these three officers to the Burlington Police Department,” Chief Kent said. “Their experiences and backgrounds will be a great benefit to the department.”
Alben, from East Longmeadow, holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Westfield State University. He is currently a Lance Cpl. reservist in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is the son of Timothy and MaryAnn Alben.
Gandevia, a Burlington native, is attending the University of Massachusetts Lowell to earn his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is the son of Munir and Kim Gandevia.
Hanafin, of Burlington, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Salem State University. He previously worked in accounting before making the transition to law enforcement. He is the son of James and Susan Hanafin.
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