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Upton Police swear in Officer Laura Rossi, promote two officers and introduce comfort dog
Summary
Chief Palmieri presided over a swearing-in for Officer Laura Rossi and promotions for Sgt. Paul Mansfield (to lieutenant) and Officer Isaiah Poxon (to sergeant); the department introduced Koda, a new comfort dog, to support de-escalation and outreach.
The Upton Police Department held a swearing-in and promotion ceremony during the Jan. 20 Select Board meeting.
Chief Palmieri swore in Officer Laura Rossi; Rossi was pinned by her husband, Todd. The chief also announced promotions of Sgt. Paul Mansfield to lieutenant and Officer Isaiah Poxon to sergeant; each promoted officer was pinned by a spouse. Chief Palmieri thanked officers' families for their support and praised departmental professionalism and dedication.
The chief introduced Koda, the department's new comfort dog, and said Koda will assist with de-escalation and community outreach. The Select Board was thanked for its ongoing support.
The swearing-in and promotions were presented as part of the evening's ceremonial recognitions; no formal board action was required.
