Showing posts with label backfill. Show all posts
Showing posts with label backfill. Show all posts

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Franklin Police Dept welcomes officer Nathan Perry

"WELCOME TO THE FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Officer Nathan Perry on joining the Franklin Police Department!
(L-R) Deputy Chief West, Officer Perry, Lt Collechi
(L-R) Deputy Chief West, Officer Perry, Lt Collechi

Officer Perry recently graduated from the 2nd R.O.C. Marlborough Police Academy and will begin his field training this Monday.

Congratulations, Officer Perry! We’re excited to have you on the team and wish you the best as you begin this next chapter of your law enforcement career. Welcome to Franklin!"

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Franklin Police Department welcomes Officer Patrick Slason

Franklin Police Department welcomes Officer Patrick Slason

"Please join us in welcoming Officer Patrick Slason to the Franklin Police Department!

Officer Slason joins the FPD as a transfer from the New Bedford Police Department, where he served for the past year. He is a graduate of the Plymouth Police Academy and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps prior to beginning his career in law enforcement. 

In addition to his military and law enforcement experience, Officer Slason holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Suffolk University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in criminal justice.

Officer Slason is currently assigned to our Patrol Division and Field Training Program, where he will continue building on his experience while serving the Franklin community.

We are excited to welcome Officer Slason to the team and look forward to working with him!

Welcome to Franklin, Officer Slason!"

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Officer Caleb MacLean joins Police Dept


Officer Caleb MacLean joins Police Dept
Officer Caleb MacLean joins Police Dept
"Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Franklin Police Department, Officer Caleb MacLean.

Officer MacLean began his career in public safety as a Community Service Officer with the Nantucket Police Department before being appointed as a full-time Patrol Officer. He is a graduate of the 20th Recruit Officer Class at the Randolph Police Academy.

A proud Franklin native, Officer MacLean graduated from Franklin High School and went on to attend Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.

We’re excited to have Officer MacLean join our team and look forward to his contributions to the community."

Note this is a backfill for a currently funded position not a net new hire. If the FY 2027 budget is approved, the 2 positions cut (School Resource Officers or SROs) could return.