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Falmouth swears in new officers; chief announces state grant for body‑worn camera program
Summary
At its July 29 meeting the Select Board witnessed a swearing‑in ceremony for multiple new officers and promotions; Chief Lori said recruits graduated from the academy and announced a state grant (transcript phrasing '250 $50,000') to support a body‑worn camera program.
Falmouth’s Select Board meeting included a ceremonial swearing‑in of newly hired and promoted police officers and an announcement from Chief Lori about departmental growth and funding.
Chief Lori told the board that nine recruits graduated from the police academy that morning and that the department’s recent hires bring total staffing to 19 officers and two clinicians since last September; she said two positions were open as of July 1 and the department had received three lateral‑transfer applicants. Several officers and sergeants were called forward, pinned by family members, and sworn in.
The chief also noted the creation of two additional sergeant positions, expanding the number of patrol sergeants 'from six to eight.' She stressed training and supervision as priorities to reduce liability and named promoted sergeants and lieutenants.
During the ceremony Chief Lori announced the department had "received a grant um from the state for 250 $50,000 for a body One camera program," as recorded in the meeting transcript. The chief said the grant will support a body‑worn camera program and that the captain and deputy chief will manage certification and accreditation work tied to the effort.
The ceremony included an oath of office administered to the officers and concluding remarks from the chief thanking staff, families and the board.
