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Halifax ceremonially pins Michelle McIntyre as first female police sergeant

Halifax Select Board · July 15, 2026
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Summary

The Select Board hosted a badge-pinning for Sergeant Michelle McIntyre, who the town said is the Halifax Police Department's first female sergeant. Town officials and family participated in the ceremony; the clerk had sworn her in July 1.

The Halifax Select Board and Halifax Police Department marked a ceremonial badge pinning for Sergeant Michelle McIntyre at the July 14 meeting. Town and department officials thanked McIntyre and her family; the clerk had previously administered the oath of office on July 1, and the ceremony at the meeting provided a public recognition of the promotion.

Chief (introduced by the chair) and Deputy Chief Benner participated and noted McIntyre’s assignments since graduating from the 65th IOC on July 2, 2018: court prosecutor, school resource officer and patrol. Officials said McIntyre will serve as patrol supervisor on both the 4–12 and 8–4 shifts. The board and attendees congratulated McIntyre on the milestone.

Next steps: department rostering and supervisory assignments will be implemented by the Halifax Police Department.