THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 14, 2024 Page 17 Paul Strong confirmed as Everett’s next Chief of Police City Council unanimously approved Strong’s appointment Everett police officers and members of other law enforcement agencies, along with Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Bishop Robert Brown, welcomed new Police Chief Paul Strong. (Photos courtesy of the City of Everett) Special to The Advocate O Mayor Carlo DeMaria, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, State Representative Joe McGonagle, former Police Chief Steven A. Mazzie, Bishop Robert Brown and members of the Everett City Council welcomed Everett’s new Police Chief, Paul Strong. Welcoming the new police chief, pictured from left to right: former Police Chief Steven A. Mazzie, Police Chief Paul Strong and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. fficer Paul Strong was officially confirmed as the next chief of the Everett Police Department by the Everett City Council during the Monday, June 10, City Council meeting. Strong will assume the duties of chief officially as of July 1, 2024. Father and daughter saluting each other after pinning the badge. Police Chief Paul Strong alongside his brothers. Police Chief Paul Strong gathered with his family: wife Michele; daughter, Lauren; and sons, Kyle, Tyler and Collin. MSO GRADUATION | FROM PAGE 3 the same: to keep those in our care safe, and prepare them to return to their families – and our communities – ready to be productive and engaged citizens. I have no doubt that these 18 new officers will ensure we carry out that mission with dignity, Paul Strong raises his right hand to be sworn in as the next chief of the Everett Police Department. pride, and professionalism.” The new class of officers features nine individuals with familial law enforcement connections five with post-secondary degrees and four with military experience. In addition, seven of the new officers are bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Chinese, French and Vietnamese). The ceremony followed a rigorous 13-and-a half-week academy during which recruits underwent extensive training. The academy included both classroom and handson work, as well as the mastering of policies, procedures and skills needed to maintain safety and security. The training Police Chief Paul Strong waved to everyone in attendance in the City Council Chambers. focused on topics such as implicit bias, Mental Health First Aid, Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT), de-escalation and communication, first responder training, suicide prevention, and defensive tactics. In addition, all 18 recruits spent time working with veteran members of the MSO team during their on-the-job training at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction. The June 6 graduation was the 16th held during Sheriff Koutoujian’s tenure and the fourth since February of 2023. To learn more about the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office and current career opportunities, please visit middlesexsheriff. org/hr.
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