Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Safety Personnel topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Ramsey officials mark Chief Lyman’s retirement and name Captain Pereesy as incoming police chief
Summary
Council members thanked Chief Lyman for more than 30 years of service and announced Captain Pereesy will become chief effective Nov. 1, with a swearing-in planned for the Oct. 22 meeting; members praised Lyman’s initiatives including a hybrid detective position, a traffic department and a K-9 program.
The Borough of Ramsey on Sept. 24 accepted the retirement of Police Chief Lyman and announced that Captain Pereesy has been selected as the borough’s next police chief, effective Nov. 1. The swearing-in is scheduled for the council meeting on Oct. 22.
Multiple council members praised Chief Lyman for more than 30 years of service and for initiatives during his four years as chief, including creation of a hybrid detective position, formation of a traffic unit to address frequent complaints, and establishment of a K‑9 unit. Council members and staff extended their thanks and best wishes for his retirement.
Mayor Dylan announced the administrative selection of Captain Pereesy to succeed Chief Lyman; the council will formally swear in the new chief at the Oct. 22 meeting with an effective date of Nov. 1, the mayor said.
Why it matters: Leadership changes affect department continuity and local public-safety operations; the council highlighted institutional changes instituted under Lyman that the borough expects to continue under the incoming chief. The meeting did not include additional personnel details such as contract terms or retirement benefits.
