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Portsmouth Police Commission swears in three new officers
Summary
The Portsmouth Police Commission introduced and administered the oath to Officer Anthony Santana, Officer Matthew Cibio and Auxiliary Officer Martin Spyel. The ceremony highlighted the officers' backgrounds and the department’s reliance on bilingual skills, military experience and decades of local policing.
The Portsmouth Police Commission held a swearing‑in ceremony and administered the oath of office to three new members of the police department: Officer Anthony Santana, Officer Matthew Cibio and Auxiliary Officer Martin Spyel.
The commission said Officer Anthony Santana began his employment with the department on Dec. 8, 2025. The chief summarized Santana’s academic background as a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice with a minor in forensic science from Salem State University and noted his bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
The commission introduced Officer Matthew Cibio as joining the department Jan. 5, 2026. The presentation said Cibio is a 12‑year veteran of the Army National Guard, holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of New Hampshire and is a graduate of the 193rd New Hampshire Police Academy; the speaker also noted prior service in Milford Police Department.
Auxiliary Officer Martin Spyel was presented as beginning service with the department on Jan. 19 and bringing a 31‑year law enforcement career, retiring in 2025 from the Dover Police Department at the rank of lieutenant. The commission also noted Spyel works part‑time with the University of New Hampshire Police Department.
The three officers were sworn in under the authority of the police commission and RSA 105‑C. The commission said it looks forward to their additions to patrol and community policing work.
The commission moved on to its regular meeting after the ceremony.
