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Enfield pins Luke Fry as police chief and public safety director
Summary
The Enfield Select Board held a pinning ceremony on July 7 to formally recognize Luke Fry’s promotion to police chief and public safety director, highlighting his nearly 19 years with the department and role in gaining state accreditation.
The Enfield Select Board formally recognized Luke Fry’s promotion to police chief and public safety director at its July 7 meeting during a pinning ceremony and oath of office.
Town Manager (speaker S3) opened the ceremony with remarks summarizing Fry’s career: “Luke began his career with the Enfield Police Department nearly 19 years ago,” and noted he has served “in nearly every leadership capacity within the department,” from patrol officer through deputy chief and interim chief. S3 told attendees that Fry helped oversee investigations, strengthened officer training, modernized policies and secured grant funding, and led the department through the New Hampshire law enforcement accreditation process, which S3 described as “a significant accomplishment that reflects Luke’s commitment to excellence.”
During the ceremony one participant recited the oath; a speaker in the record used Fry’s full name: “I, Luke Fry, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all duties incumbent of me as chief of police according to the best of my abilities,” (speaker S2). Kate Stewart was invited to participate in the pinning. S3 explained the tradition: the badge is “a symbol of trust, integrity, and unwavering commitment to public service,” and that the pinning recognizes both promotion in rank and “the beginning of a new chapter of leadership and service to the town of Enfield.”
Board members and staff offered congratulations; the Select Board then moved on to regular business. The ceremony also included a brief explanation of how the town will structure police administration following the promotion and a note that staff would return to the board with recommendations about department positions and staffing after the transition.
What happens next: Select Board members and town staff said they will finalize an internal staffing plan for the police department and notify the board when they decide which positions to fill to support Chief Fry in his expanded role.
