Two finalists announced for Easthampton police chief
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Two finalists have been selected for the new police chief role for the City of Easthampton.
The former Easthampton Police Chief Robert Alberti retired due to health reasons last summer. Alberti has served in the Easthampton police department for nearly two and a half decades and has been chief since 2016. Lieutenant Dennis Scribner was appointed interim police chief until the position is filled.
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Candidates interested had until January 17th to apply for the position. Public Safety Consultants, which specializes in law enforcement leadership recruitment, helped form a selection committee to choose the optimal candidate for the job. City officials, law enforcement experts and community stakeholders also took part in the process.
The mayor's office announced on Monday that Carl Mazzaferro II and Chad Alexander are the two finalists selected who demonstrated strong leadership qualities and a commitment to public safety that aligns with our community's values.
Mazzaferro is currently serving as a captain for the Longmeadow Police Department and Alexander is a lieutenant for the Easthampton Police Department. They will be interviewed by Mayor Nicole LaChapelle on Thursday following a final decision. The candidate will then be officially announced through the appointment process to the City Council in mid-May.
The new chief of police will be responsible for overseeing the Easthampton Police Department, as well as working alongside other city officials and community members to promote safety and strength.
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