Promotions start reorganization of police dept.
The Barnstable Police Department has responded to a call to reorganize the police force with post-haste dispatch. Nine new police officers were sworn in today. Monday, Chief Finnegan announced the appointment of four new lieutenants and five new sergeants from within existing ranks. They will now enter Barnstable's field training officer program. Promoted to lieutenant were Sergeants David N. Cameron, Michael J. Martin, Robert M. Murphy and William Packer.