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Sam Finnegan sworn in as Peru patrol captain after 23-year department career

Peru City Council · August 4, 2026
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Summary

Sam Finnegan was sworn in to the rank of patrol captain. A police official described Finnegan's 23-year career, his prior roles in patrol and as a K-9 handler, and noted his service on the North Miami Community School Board.

The council conducted a ceremonial swearing-in for Sam Finnegan, who was promoted to patrol captain.

A police official who spoke at the meeting described Finnegan as "a 23 year veteran of our department" who has served as a dispatcher, patrolman, K-9 handler, sergeant, and lieutenant; his family attended the ceremony as his badge and captain's bars were pinned.

Finnegan replaces a long-serving patrol captain and was selected after a process that included application materials and interviews, according to the official. The council acknowledged the swearing-in and offered congratulations.