Burlington Police Department Hosts Intensive Project Unite Training on Preventing School Violence and Self-Harm

Participants stand together for a photo after taking part in Project Unite’s Four Integrated Systems for School Violence Prevention training hosted by Burlington Police. (Courtesy Burlington Police Department)

Contact: Robert Mills
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: robert@jgpr.net

BURLINGTON – Chief Thomas P. Browne reports that the Burlington Police Department, in collaboration with the National Association of School Resource Officer’s Project Unite, hosted a two-day training session on preventing school violence and self-harm. 

The training, known as Project Unite: Four Integrated Systems for School Violence Prevention, focuses on the prevention of violence by educating multi-disciplinary teams of police, clinicians, and school staff. The training included special guests Mo Canady, executive director of NASRO, and Michelle Gay, a mother, educator, and co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools, who lost her daughter Josephine Grace in the Sandy Hook school shooting on Dec. 14, 2012. 

The training focused on four areas: 

• Building and maintaining a positive school culture and climate
• Bystander reporting and response
• Information sharing
• Behavioral threat and suicide assessment and management

The training provides step-by-step guidance on how to implement each area of focus, and how to use a comprehensive approach to anticipating violence or self-harm. The training teaches participants to use strategies that are informed by federal recommendations, research, and community policing principles.

The training was held at Grandview Farm in Burlington and was attended by representatives of Burlington Police, Tewksbury Police, Fitchburg Police, and Babson College Police, among others. 

Representing Burlington were Lt. Glen Mills, School Resource Officers Vito Costa and Dominic Calicchio, Mental Health Clinician Karen DiRienzo, and Burlington Director of Youth and Family Services Christine Shruhan. 

Tuition was funded by a grant from the Department of Justice’s Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office). 

“This training was invaluable to our efforts to prevent school violence and self-harm,” said Chief Browne. “We are always working to be prepared for incidents of school violence, but this training will also help us work with our community partners to prevent violence from occurring and to keep our students safe from all threats. We are grateful to the Department of Justice COPS Office, and NASRO for allowing us to host this vital learning experience, and we are grateful to Mo Canady and Michelle Gay for sharing their experience and expertise as well.”

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Burlington Police Department Welcomes New Officer

Officer John Morris was appointed to the Burlington Police Department by members of the Select Board, from left, Vice Chair Nick Priest, Joe Morandi, Officer Morris, Mike Espejo, James Tigges, and Chair Mike Runyan, on Monday. (Photo Courtesy Burlington Police Department) 

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Media Contact: Kayla Rochon

Phone: 617-993-0003

Email: kayla@jgpr.net

BURLINGTON – Chief Thomas P. Browne is pleased to announce the Burlington Police Department is welcoming a new officer.  

Officer John Morris was appointed Monday, April 24, and will officially begin his new role with the Burlington Police Department on May 15, after his graduation from the Merrimack College Police Academy. 

Officer Morris grew up in Stamford, Conn., and earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Marist College in 2022. He is currently attending Merrimack College to obtain a master’s degree in Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice.  

After graduation, Morris will be a full-time officer for the Burlington Police Department. 

“I would like to wish Officer Morris the best of luck in his career here in Burlington,” said Chief Browne. “Our officers are dedicated to continuous training and safety, and I look forward to seeing Officer Morris become an integral part of our team.”  

Burlington Police Department Conducts Reverse Sting, Charges Seven with Sexual Conduct for a Fee

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BURLINGTON – Chief Thomas P. Browne reports that the Burlington Police Department, in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations, conducted a reverse sting operation at a local hotel to target prostitution customers and made seven arrests as a result.

NARCISO MELO, AGE 40, OF BRADFORD, was arrested and charged with:

• Sexual Conduct for a Fee

PEDRAM RIAHI, AGE 50, OF BURLINGTON, was arrested and charged with:

• Sexual Conduct for a Fee

MATTHEW YOUNG-THOMAS, AGE 26, OF MEDFORD, was arrested and charged with:

• Sexual Conduct for a Fee

KEVIN DUFFY, AGE 64, OF WINCHESTER, was arrested and charged with:

• Sexual Conduct for a Fee

LAWRENCE LIU, AGE 54, OF MEDFORD, was arrested and charged with:

• Sexual Conduct for a Fee

CHERVENS SAINT LOUIS, AGE 32, OF LOWELL, was arrested and charged with:

• Sexual Conduct for a Fee

MAYURKUMAR PATEL, AGE 25, OF BOSTON, was arrested and charged with:

• Sexual Conduct for a Fee

On Wednesday, April 12, the Burlington Police Department worked in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations to conduct a reverse sting at a local hotel. A female officer posted ads on websites that are known for being a haven for advertisements offering sex for a fee. 

Individuals who responded to the ads and appeared in person at the hotel were arrested. One of the individual was arraigned in Woburn District Court on Wednesday. The remaining six defendants will be arraigned on Friday. 

The Burlington Police Department has conducted similar operations in the past, with a goal of stopping and preventing human trafficking and sex crimes in the Town of Burlington.

“I would like to thank Homeland Security Investigations for their support with this investigation. HSI has experts in human trafficking that help inform and support our investigations as we work to stop and prevent human trafficking and sex crimes in town,” said Chief Browne. “I congratulate the officers involved in this investigation on a job well done.”

Burlington Police Complete One Mind Campaign to Better Serve Those Suffering from Mental Health Issues

Burlington Police Department Police Chief Thomas P. Browne 45 Center St. Burlington, MA 01803

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 Contact: Robert Mills Phone: 617-993-0003 Email: robert@jgpr.net Burlington Police Complete One Mind Campaign to Better Serve Those Suffering from Mental Health Disorders A certificate of completion presented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to the Burlington Police Department upon the department’s completion of the One Mind Campaign. (Courtesy Burlington Police Department) BURLINGTON – Chief Thomas P. Browne is pleased to announce that the Burlington Police Department has kept a pledge to improve its ability to respond to those with mental health conditions by completing the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s One Mind Campaign. “Mental health disorders are a challenge faced by many, including children, within our community, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Burlington Police Department is determined to be a resource for the community when it comes to addressing those challenges,” said Chief Browne. “I am proud of the work that our department has done to keep the One Mind Pledge, and I pledge to the Burlington community that we will continue to learn and improve.” The One Mind Campaign was started by the IACP, a professional association for law enforcement leaders that provides training, technical assistance and recruitment services, in 2016. The campaign was created by a panel of law enforcement and mental health experts in an effort to address law enforcement’s response to those affected by mental health conditions. More than 600 law enforcement agencies worldwide have completed the campaign. Achieving the goals of the One Mind Campaign Pledge is a major milestone in a long-term community policing strategy that involves mobilizing the resources of the whole community to address mental health issues. To complete the One Mind Pledge, Burlington Police hired an in-house Mental Health Clinician, established a sustainable partnership with several other agencies and mental health programs, developed and implemented a model policy to address officers’ interactions with those affected by mental health conditions, and ensured that all of their officers and dispatchers received Mental Health First Aid training, with at least 20 percent of the department completing the more intensive Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) or equivalent crisis response training. Burlington Police exceeded the requirements, and currently has 43 percent of the department (29 officers) trained and certified in CIT. The department also has an in-house Addiction Recovery Coach. To complete the required training to meet the goals of the One Mind Pledge, the department used State 911 grant funding to get all officers (Full time and Part time) and all dispatchers certified in Mental Health First Aid, both in 2019 and again in 2022. The department also worked with Metro Boston CIT and the Front Line Initiative to get at least 20 percent of Burlington Police Officers Crisis Intervention Training. This included hosting a class with the Front Line Initiative in Burlington at the Grandview Farm in May. In addition to this training, the department has also sent ten officers and their mental health clinician to the prestigious 40-hour FBI Crisis Negotiator class. Burlington Police also use their state of the art Virtra-180 Virtual Reality training simulator so that officers can repeatedly practice de-escalation techniques, and the department also uses the equipment to help train others in the community. Burlington Police also partnered with Burlington Youth and Family Services, the Burlington Council on Aging, the Burlington Board of Health, the Burlington School Department and the Burlington Fire Department, along with the Police Department’s in-house Mental Health Clinician and Addiction Recovery Coach to create a new Community Response Team. The Community Response Team meets monthly in order to share information and meet needs of specific people within the community. All officers have access to the Mental Health Clinician and Recovery Coach for when a co-response is needed on calls. Four officers have also been assigned as liaison officers to communities of interest in Burlington. In addition to their regular duties, these individual officers work closely with the Mental Health Clinician to form community partnerships and stay up to date on issues affecting seniors, those on the autism spectrum, the mentally ill and veterans. On top of all those steps, the Department has also received a $500,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation which provides 10 years’ worth of funding for both the training simulator and a part-time Problem Solving Analyst, who will monitor mental health efforts and share information with community partners. Information sharing and analysis will be used to continuously shape the department’s mental health strategy moving forward. “While we are proud to have completed the One Mind Campaign, which is one of the nation’s foremost programs for helping departments respond better to mental health issues, our work is also far from being focused on just one program or pledge,” said Lt. Glen Mills, who led the One Mind effort. “The Burlington Police Department has embraced a long-term strategy for improving mental health outcomes, and we continue to seek more partnerships within the community.” The One Mind Pledge gives participants up to three years to complete the pledge. Burlington Police began developing a comprehensive community mental health strategy in 2017, obtaining grants to assist in addressing substance misuse issues in 2017 and 2018 and mental health issues in 2018. They took the One Mind Pledge in 2019 and despite significant setbacks due to the Pandemic, received notification that they completed the Pledge on August 19. “I want to express my gratitude to Burlington Youth and Family Services, the Burlington Council on Aging, the Burlington Board of Health, the Burlington School Department and the Burlington Fire Department for their partnership on our Community Response Team, which will help us work together to address these important issues within Burlington,” said Chief Browne. “I would also like to thank retired Capt. Gregory Skehan, our Mental Health Clinician Karen DiRienzo, and Lt. Glen Mills for their work to ensure the department completed the pledge.” The IACP provides resources to departments that pledge to join the One Mind Campaign, including a toolkit produced by the Bureau of Justice Assistance with resources for law enforcement agencies looking to partner with mental health providers, a model policy for law enforcement when responding to persons suffering from mental illness, and resources for planning mental health first aid and crisis intervention team program trainings. For more information about the One Mind Campaign, visit the IACP’s website at https://www.theiacp.org/projects/one-mind-campaign. A message from the Burlington Police Department Distributed by: John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC 8 Prospect St. Georgetown, MA 01833 617-993-0003

Burlington Police Department and Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Partner on Interactive, Scenario-based Training

Burlington Police Department Police Chief Thomas P. Browne 45 Center St. Burlington, MA 01803

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian 400 Mystic Ave, 4th Floor, Medford, MA 02155

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Contact: Kevin Maccioli (MSO) Phone: 781-960-2805 Email: kmaccioli@sdm.state.ma.us Contact: Lt. Glen Mills (BPD) Phone: 781-505-4945 Email: gamills@bpd.org Burlington Police Department and Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Partner on Interactive, Scenario-based Training The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Mobile Training Center. (Photo Courtesy Middlesex Sheriff’s Office) BURLINGTON — Burlington Police Chief Thomas P. Browne and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced today that 39 local officers recently completed scenario-based training facilitated by the sheriff’s office. Utilizing the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Mobile Training Center (MTC), Burlington officers were put through a series of video-based scenarios focused on issues including motor vehicle stops and interactions with individuals in mental health crisis. The training included a heavy emphasis on de-escalation, communication skills and officer safety. Following each scenario, BPD trainers and officers assessed and discussed each response. “The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is proud to continue our long-running collaboration with Chief Browne and our partners at the Burlington Police Department,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “This scenario-based training supplements the extensive training that officers across Middlesex County receive on a yearly basis. It requires participants to use the full range of their skills to resolve situations with the least amount of force required and provides instructors the opportunity to offer immediate and comprehensive feedback that officers can take straight back into the field.”’ All officers in the Burlington Police Department are trained in Mental Health First Aid, and about 20 percent of officers have also received Crisis Intervention Training. Burlington Police also emphasize de-escalation training, and have sent eight officers to a 40-hour FBI Crisis Negotiator class, with plans to send more soon. “Burlington Police are grateful for the support of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office and for this great opportunity to build upon the past several years of training and work the department has done to emphasize de-escalation,” said Chief Browne. “The ongoing collaboration between our department and the Sheriff’s Office has enabled us to take advantage of this opportunity while officers are on duty, and at no additional training costs.” Training was conducted on-site in Burlington between March 14-18. In 2021, the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office worked with 32 agencies to facilitate the training including Bedford, Billerica and Concord. Burlington last completed this training in 2015. ### A message from the Burlington Police Department and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Distributed by: John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC 8 Prospect St. Georgetown, MA 01833 617-993-0003

Burlington Police and Fire Departments Invite Community to Ceremony Marking 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

BURLINGTON – The Burlington Police Department and Burlington Fire Department invite the community to attend a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, starting at 9 a.m. on the Town Common. The event will remember first responders and innocent civilians who lost their lives on 9/11, and recognize first responders who serve Burlington today. The ceremony will reinforce words spoken in the aftermath of 9/11: “We Shall Never Forget.” The Town will unveil a new memorial on the Common, in the shape of the Pentagon. The memorial will surround the current memorial, two rails that were located beneath the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony will remember: Thomas F. McGuinness Jr., a co-pilot on American Airlines Flight 11Robert Jay Hayes, a 1981 Burlington High School graduate, and a passenger on Flight 11James Trentini, a Burlington High School teacher, and his wife, Mary Trentini, who were passengers on Flight 11Ryan D. Fortini, a 1995 Burlington High School graduate and N.Y. State Trooper, who passed away from occupational cancer related to his search and rescue assignment to the World Trade Center site following the collapse of the Twin Towers.Wreaths will be placed on the Town Common in their honor. A wreath also shall be placed on the Town Common in honor of Burlington resident and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory E. MacDonald, who died on June 25, 2003, while serving his country during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Wreaths also will be placed in honor of those first responders who ran toward danger to save others and gave their lives on 9/11, as well as to honor first responders. The ceremony also will remember those who perished at the Pentagon and in the fields of Shanksville, PA, and those who have lost their lives as the result of 9/11-related illness. Local officials will speak. The Burlington High School Chorus will perform, while the Burlington High School Marching Band will play the Call to Colors and Taps. Bagpiper Joe McGrath will participate. The Burlington Fire Department and Burlington Police Honor Guards will attend, as well as representatives from both departments. The ceremony will end with the “Tolling of the Bells,” a fire service tradition which reflects respect and honor. The first set of five bells will symbolize when the first tower collapsed; the second set of five bells will symbolize when the second tower collapsed. The Town will be observing all state COVID-19 protocols, including masking and physical distancing, that are in effect on the day of the event. For more information, contact Bob Hogan at 781-771-1570. ###

Suspicious male approaching children

Chief Thomas Browne reports that the Burlington Police Department is investigating two reports of a suspicious man in a vehicle who approached children in the area of Phillip Avenue and Fox Hill Road.

Burlington Police received a report that on Wednesday, Aug. 11, between 5:45 and 6 p.m., that a 13-year-old girl was approached by a man driving a white four-door sedan, who asked about the dog she was walking.

Burlington Police also received a report than on Saturday, Aug. 14, between 5:45 and 6 p.m., of a 13-year-old girl who was approached by a man driving a black SUV, who offered to give her a ride home.

Burlington Police believe the driver in both instances was the same man.

The suspect is described as a light-skinned male in his 50s or 60s with a medium build, balding with white/gray hair, possibly speaking with an accent.

Anyone with information about these incidents, the vehicle or driver — particularly residents of Phillip Avenue and Fox Hill Road neighborhoods — is asked to call the Burlington Police Department at (781) 272-1212

Thomas Browne to be Sworn In as Burlington Police Chief

BURLINGTON – The Burlington Police Department invites the community to attend the swearing-in ceremony for incoming Police Chief Thomas Browne.

WHEN:

Wednesday, June 30, starting at 6 p.m.

WHERE:

Grand View Farms, 55 Center St.

WHAT:

Deputy Police Chief Thomas Browne will be sworn in as the next leader of the Burlington Police Department. Browne will take command from Police Chief Michael Kent, who will retire effective July 1.

Deputy Chief Browne has worked in law enforcement for 26 years, and for the Burlington Police Department for 20 years, serving in numerous roles and supervisory capacities. He was named Deputy Chief in 2018 and has been responsible for the Department’s day-to-day operations.

Browne is a Burlington native, one of seven children of the late James and Margaret Browne. Two of Deputy Browne’s brothers serve on the Burlington Fire Department and the third brother retired from the Fire Department in January after 34 years of service.

Burlington Police Department Welcomes Four New Officers

BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent is pleased to announce that the Burlington Police Department has appointed four new officers in the department.

Officers Joseph A. Belsito, Colton C. Bader, Daniel P. Murphy and Richard M. Riley Jr. were officially appointed to their ranks during the virtual Burlington Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday, May 24.
“I’d like to congratulate all four officers on joining the Burlington Police Department,” Chief Kent said. “They each bring their own unique backgrounds, experiences and skills, which will serve them well as they work on behalf of the entire community.”

Officer Daniel P. Murphy
Officer Murphy has worked at Minuteman High School in Lexington since 2014 as a football and girls’ basketball coach, mentoring students both in and outside of the classroom, implementing safety and security measures in multiple areas around the school and working with students in a leadership role.
During his time at Minuteman High School, Officer Murphy also worked at Burlington High School as an assistant football coach from June 2017 to December 2019, developing communication and conflict resolution skills as a coach.
Officer Murphy is a Burlington native and graduated from Burlington High School in 2010. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in history with a minor in education in 2013 and is currently studying for his master’s degree in education at Cambridge College. He currently resides in Woburn.

Officer Joseph A. Belsito
Officer Belsito has completed his reserve officer course and recently earned his certificate from the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Training Alliance.
Since 2016, Officer Belsito has worked with U.S. Electrical Services Inc., becoming proficient in each area of his job and improving the work environment for himself and those around him as a process improvement specialist. He is also currently serving as the head sailing coach at Bentley University and has been in the role since 2018.
Officer Belsito is a resident of Essex and graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in operations and information management in 2016 with a minor in economics.

Officer Colton C. Bader
Officer Bader served with the Boston University Police Department and Braintree Police Department as an intern in 2017 and 2018. In those roles, he became certified in criminal justice information services, completed administrative work, shadowed officers during their days and instructed a junior police academy in Braintree.
Previously, Officer Bader also worked with the Durham Police Department in New Hampshire as a volunteer in 2017, supporting department operations.
Officer Bader is a resident of Brighton and graduated cum laude from the University of New Hampshire in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in justice studies and psychology. He also graduated from Boston University with a master’s degree in criminal justice, concentrating on cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity.

Officer Richard M. Riley Jr.
Officer Riley served as security detail at Wentworth by the Sea Country Club from May 2015 to August 2016 and most recently served as a security officer for Global Security Solutions, helping to transport sensitive materials across the U.S.-Canada border and working with clients to ensure proper delivery and care of their materials.
Officer Riley also began working in 2019 at Renaud Industries and has served as a volunteer numerous times, including delivering meals for Pine Street Inn, supervising Portsmouth Little League games and working at Dog Foundation Car Shows and PD-1 trials.

Officer Riley graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers in 2014 and from Miami University in 2020. He is a resident of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Burlington Police Department Receives $500,000 Grant to Assist Mental Health Outreach

Burlington Police Department Police Chief Michael Kent 45 Center St. Burlington, MA 01803

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 20, 2021 Contact: Tom Zuppa Phone: 617-993-0003 Email: tom@jgpr.net Burlington Police Department Receives $500,000 Grant to Assist Mental Health Outreach BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent is pleased to announce that the Burlington Police Department will receive a $500,000 Cummings Foundation grant that will support the Burlington Mental Health Initiative for the next decade. The grant money will allow the Department to: Hire a part-time Problem Solving Analyst who will gather, analyze and share information regarding under-served populations facing mental-health challenges. Continue its lease of its VirTra virtual reality training simulator, which allows first responders to train collaboratively, focusing on de-escalation techniques and positive outcomes. Create a formal schedule for the Burlington Community Response Team, which consists of the Burlington Police and Fire Departments, town boards and other departments, and Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. The BCRT will identify mental-health challenges in the community and use its expertise to address those challenges. The Cummings Foundation’s $25 Million Grant Program primarily supports nonprofits in Middlesex, Essex, and Suffolk counties. Forty previous $100,000 grant recipients, including the Burlington Police Department, were selected for larger 10-year grants in recognition of their success. “Mental health is a continuing challenge in our community, one that has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Chief Kent said. “This grant will allow the Department and our partners to have the tools to de-escalate a mental health crisis and help those who need services.” “With this grant we will be able to build upon the great strides we have made through Burlington Police’s Mental Health Initiative, which was undertaken in 2018 with another generous grant by the Cummings Foundation,” said Capt. Greg Skehan, who led the application process and will oversee the program. “We will be better able to identify challenges in the community, and address them pro-actively instead of reactively.” Chief Kent, Deputy Chief Thomas Browne and Capt. Skehan have been invited to formally accept the grant at a Cummings Foundation virtual ceremony on Thursday, June 10, 2021.###

Burlington Police Department Announces Two Promotions

BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent is pleased to announce that the Burlington Police Department has promoted two of its members to the rank of Sergeant.

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Matthew Creamer, left, and William Trelegan have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Burlington Police Department. (Photos Courtesy Burlington Police Department)

BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent is pleased to announce that the Burlington Police Department has promoted two of its members to the rank of Sergeant.

Sgt. Matthew Creamer and Sgt. William Trelegan were officially appointed to their new ranks during the virtual Burlington Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday, April 26. 

“I’d like to congratulate Sgts. Creamer and Trelegan on their promotions,” Chief Kent said. “Each brings more than a decade of experience and valuable skills to their new positions. I look forward to seeing them continue to serve the residents Burlington with dedication and distinction in the future.”

Sgt. Matthew Creamer

Sgt. Creamer has served with the Burlington Police Department since 2004, most recently as Detective. From 2004 to 2018, he served as a Patrolman and Field Training Officer, training incoming probationary officers, evaluating them, and ensuring adherence to department policies and procedures.

He served as the department’s Court Liaison Officer from 2018 to 2020, representing the Department in Show Cause hearings, preparing evidence for trial, and working with the Middlesex District Attorney’s office.

Sgt. Creamer was promoted to Detective in 2020. In that role, he investigated felonies and misdemeanors, interviewing witnesses, and collecting evidence.

Sgt. Creamer is a Burlington native, and son of George and Barbara Creamer. George Creamer is a retired lieutenant in Burlington Fire Department.

Sgt. Creamer is a 2000 graduate of Burlington High School. He graduated from Middlesex Community College in Bedford, where he earned an Associate’s degree in science, majoring in criminal justice.

He lives with his wife Katie and their daughter.

Sgt. William Trelegan

Sgt. Trelegan has served with the Burlington Police Department since 2008. As a Patrolman in the Traffic Division, he was involved in patrols, investigations, and public education. He also served as a Field Training Officer, and worked as an Arson Investigator, coordinating with the Burlington Fire Department and State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Since 2018 Sgt. Trelegan has served as a Certified Legal Instructor with the Municipal Police Training Committee, instructing new recruits in Criminal Procedure and Criminal Law.

Sgt. Trelegan is a Burlington native, son of Frank and Amal Trelegan, and a 2002 graduate of Burlington High School. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2005, and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2006.

He lives in Burlington with his wife Elizabete and their three children.

Job Announcement

BURLINGTON, MA POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS

Currently, the Burlington PD has multiple immediate positions available, and anticipates additional openings in the future.

The list of eligible candidates will remain on file for approximately two years or until the list is exhausted, whichever comes first.
Candidates looking to become a patrol officer with Burlington Police Department are encouraged to register for the written exam.

Please go to Police Exam Solutions to register http://www.policeexamsolutions.com

Deadline to register is April 1, 2021.