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Woburn Welcomes Police Chief Brian McManus Chief Robert Rufo Retires After 42 Years of Dedicated Service Woburn, MA  –  The City of Woburn, is honored to announce the appointment of Deputy Chief Brian McManus as the new Chief of Police for the Woburn Police Department, effective August 15th, 2025, following the retirement of Chief Robert Rufo.…

Braintree Officer Rescues Veteran from Flooded Vehicle During a sudden downpour that flooded parts of Braintree on July 10th, a local police officer became a lifeline for a stranded veteran whose car was trapped in rising waters. As reported by 7News WHDH Boston (original story here), the officer responded quickly to reports of vehicles submerged…

Office of Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. Maria LaVita Named Chief of Police for the City of Revere An attorney and proud graduate of Revere Public Schools, LaVita brings nearly 30 years of experience with the department REVERE, MA – Today, Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. announced the appointment of Maria LaVita as the 27th…

On July 22, 2025, NBC Boston reported that the Cohasset Police Department deployed a new driver-alert technology that automatically sends notifications to drivers using compatible navigation apps—such as Waze and Google Maps—when officers activate their lights and sirens, warning motorists to slow down and move over. This cutting-edge system works in real time. When Cohasset officers activate…

Excellence Initiative Announced by Colonel Geoffrey Noble and introduced in a 3½-minute video published in late June 2025  4 Core Goals: Organizational Health & Operational Excellence Appointed new command staff, expanded wellness programs, launched performance metrics and a leadership institute. Accountability & Public Trust Implemented a skills‑based promotion system and field‑supervisor pilot. Plans include internal…