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Colleagues recall Lambrania's community outreach and approachability
Summary
Speakers at the swearing‑in highlighted Chief Lambrania’s community engagement, from attending town events to personal interactions with residents. Colleagues said she makes herself available and listens to concerns, which they described as central to community policing.
Several colleagues used the swearing‑in ceremony to describe Sarah Lambrania’s emphasis on community policing and approachability.
Lieutenant Mike Coleman recounted examples of Lambrania’s outreach and availability at town events, saying that she makes time to speak with residents and to connect in informal settings. "It turned into a 10 minute conversation," Coleman said of a recent encounter when Lambrania spent extended time with an older couple at Public Safety Day. Coleman credited that accessibility as an example of the kind of community policing he believes the department needs.
Coleman also said Lambrania is "as tough as they come" and that she listens to staff and supports professional development. Those colleague testimonials framed Lambrania’s leadership style as a mix of firmness and empathy, with an emphasis on building relationships with residents and departmental morale.
Provenance: Coleman's remarks and anecdotes from the ceremony (topic intro: SEG 261; topic finish: SEG 377).
