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Statement of Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police Regarding Police Academy Drill and Review

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Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
PO Box 9494
South Burlington, VT 05407

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019

News Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected] 

Statement of Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police Regarding Police Academy Drill and Review

HINESBURG, VERMONT — The Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police (VACOP) has been made aware of complaints lodged by the Burlington Police Department regarding a specific training exercise at the Vermont Police Academy.

As professionals and leaders in the field of law enforcement, the Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police supports a comprehensive and rigorous police recruit training program tailored to meet the needs of the State of Vermont and its citizens.

VACOP and the Vermont Sheriffs’ Association collectively represent all 56 municipal and 14 county law enforcement agencies in Vermont. The two organizations jointly wish to voice their support and confidence in the work of the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council and our support and confidence in the Vermont Police Academy, its instructors and its staff.

The association expects and has received assurances that any complaints or allegations of deficiencies brought to light will be investigated and that training programs are continuously reviewed and revised.

“As law enforcement leaders, we support training that prepares our future officers to meet the demands of our profession,” said Hinesburg Police Chief Frank Koss, President of VACOP. “Our expectation is that all training is evaluated for its learning objectives and conducted in a safe environment while at the same time provides real life training scenarios. When deficiencies are alleged, we expect them to be investigated. We have confidence in the mission of the VCJTC, and that its leaders will conduct an investigation into alleged deficiencies and make the results public once complete.”

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New Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Officers Graduate from Academy

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Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department
Edward G. Conley, Chief of Police
10 Central Street
Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

New Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Officers Graduate from Academy

MANCHESTER BY-THE-SEA —  Chief Edward Conley is very pleased to announce that Manchester’s newest police officers have graduated from the police academy and have joined the department as sworn police officers.

Officers Andrea Locke and Jennifer Gilson were were sworn in by Town Clerk Christina St. Pierre Thursday morning after they successfully completed the 29th Municipal Police Training Committee Reading Police Recruit Academy.

Academy Director Daniel May commented to Chief Conley that this class had the highest overall grade point average, across all training components, when compared to the past 11 academies.

“It is no surprise that Officers Locke and Gilson distinguished themselves throughout the recruitment, selection and training process, as both were exemplary candidates who rose to the top of a very competitive hiring process,” Chief Conley said. “I am very pleased to welcome them as full-time members of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department.”

Officer Locke was a reserve police officer and full-time dispatcher at MPD. She has a bachelor’s degree from Curry College and is a licensed Emergency Medical Technician.

Officer Gilson was a reserve police officer, part-time dispatcher and Animal Control Officer at MPD. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a law degree from Suffolk University Law School. She is a licensed Emergency Medical Technician and admitted to the Massachusetts Bar.

Officers Locke and Gilson are the first full-time female police officers in the 121 year history of the Manchester Police Department. They were selected following an open and competitive exam process administrated by Police Exam Solutions, Inc. of Arlington. A total of 44 applicants sat for the written exam. Following the exam, which also awarded bonus point to veterans, emergency medical technicians, those with higher education and for past employment history, Gilson and Locke finished first and second on the hiring list.

Officers Locke and Gilson will now spend several weeks in a field officer training program in the community before they begin working regular shifts.

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Chelmsford Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers

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Chelmsford Police Department
Chief James M. Spinney
2 Olde North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

For Immediate Release

Monday, Sept. 24, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Chelmsford Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers

Officer Kaleigh Yuan and Officer Riley O’Keefe. (Courtesy Photo)

CHELMSFORD — Chief James M. Spinney is pleased to announce that the Chelmsford Police Department has welcomed two new officers.

Officers Kaleigh Yuan and Riley O’Keefe graduated from the Northern Essex Community College Methuen Police Academy on Friday, Sept. 21.  

Officer Yuan grew up in Chelmsford and, following her graduation from Chelmsford High School, went on to earn a degree in criminology from Merrimack College.

Officer O’Keefe grew up in Westford and graduated from the Westford Academy prior to attending High Point University in North Carolina, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in special education.

“I have no doubt that Officers O’Keefe and Yuan will both make immediate contributions to our community through their work,” Chief Spinney said. “I want to congratulate them on successfully completing the rigorous academy, and formally welcome them to the Chelmsford Police Department.

Both new officers will enter the Chelmsford Police Department’s 12-week field training program as they embark on their new careers.

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Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department Welcomes New Officers

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Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department
Edward G. Conley, Chief of Police
10 Central StreetManchester by the Sea, MA 01944

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department Welcomes New Officers

MANCHESTER BY-THE-SEA —  Chief Edward Conley is pleased to announce hiring of

Andrea Locke and Jennifer Gilson to the Manchester by-the-Sea Police Department.

Officers Andrea Locke (right) and Jennifer Gilson were selected to join the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department after they finished first and second in an open and competitive exam process administered by Police Exam Solutions, Inc.
Officers Andrea Locke (right) and Jennifer Gilson were selected to join the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department after they finished first and second in an open and competitive exam process administered by Police Exam Solutions, Inc.

Officers Locke and Gilson were selected followed an open and competitive exam process administrated by Police Exam Solutions, Inc. of Arlington. A total of 44 applicants sat for the written exam. Following the exam, which also awarded bonus point to veterans, emergency medical technicians, those with higher education and for past employment history, Gilson and Locke finished first and second on the hiring list.

The new officers were formally offered a full-time position after each successfully passed medical and psychological exams, as well as a rigorous physical aptitude test. All candidates must also meet strict police academy fitness standards.

Officers Locke and GIlson began their police training as student officers on June 4 at the Municipal Police Training Committee Reading Police Academy. It is anticipated that they will graduate from the academy on November 14, and the new officers will be formally sworn in at that point.

Officer Locke has served as a Manchester-by-the-Sea emergency dispatcher and reserve police officer since 2008. Officer Gilson has served as a reserve officer since 2017 and is a practicing attorney and member of the Massachusetts Bar. She is also the daughter of retired Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Sergeant Alan Gilson.

Officers Locke and Gilson are also the first full-time female police officers in Manchester’s history.

“I have had the opportunity to know Officers Locke and Gilson for several years, and they truly represent what it means to be a modern municipal police officer. They are experienced, highly-educated, and have demonstrated true commitment to serving their community,” Chief Conley said. “It is historic and overdue that we are welcoming our first and second full-time female officers to the department. I am proud to say that gender did not play a direct role in the selection process, but I made it a priority when I became chief in 2016 to actively recruit and encourage qualified women to join the department.”

After completing the rigorous academy program, Officers Locke and Gilson will spend several weeks in a field officer training program, in the community, before they begin working regular shifts.

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