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Appointments committee advances mayor's slate of police hires and a sergeant promotion
Summary
The Gardner appointments committee reviewed several mayoral police appointments — including the permanent appointment of Officer Chris Black and confirmations or recommendations for Michael King and Derek White — and the promotion of Ryan Coates to sergeant. Department leaders praised the candidates' training and community orientation.
The Gardner City appointments committee on March 3 reviewed and advanced a slate of police personnel moves that the mayor put forward, including the permanent appointment of Officer Chris Black and other recent hires now completing field training.
Officer Chris Black introduced himself during the committee meeting. "I'm Chris Black, and, very happy to be here," he said, describing his background and local ties. The mayor told the committee that, under the Commonwealth's general laws, police appointments are "permanent appointments" and that the confirmation gives officers the authority to perform duties including court appearances.
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