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Haverhill names Captain Wayne Tracy acting police chief; council confirms lockup‑keeper appointment
Summary
Mayor Mary Barrett announced Captain Wayne Tracy as acting chief of the Haverhill Police Department effective Oct. 10, 2025. Tracy spoke to the council, and members expressed unanimous support. The council also approved a related non‑confirming appointment naming Tracy lockup keeper through Dec. 31, 2025.
Mayor Mary Barrett announced on Oct. 21 that Captain Wayne Tracy has been named acting chief of the Haverhill Police Department, effective Oct. 10, 2025.
Tracy, a 21‑year veteran who said he grew up in the city’s Acre neighborhood and attended Haverhill schools, told the council he is “well versed in the community” and pledged that residents “will continue to receive outstanding service.”
Barrett said Tracy stepped into a leadership role during “especially challenging” recent months and praised his steadiness and the department’s continuity. Several councilors, including Councilor Basilei and Councilor Lewandowski, offered public statements of support for Tracy and the department during the meeting.
The council then considered a non‑confirming administrative appointment naming Wayne Tracy as lockup keeper with a term expiring Dec. 31, 2025. Councilor LePage moved the motion, it was seconded, and the appointment was approved by voice vote.
No formal disciplinary or internal‑investigation details were discussed on the council floor at this meeting. The mayor said city leadership intends to investigate internal operating matters and determine actions to prevent a recurrence of the recent issues that prompted leadership changes.
