Published July 16, 2020
LT. JOSEPH THIBODEAU, a police officer for 31 years, 28 of which have been with the NRPD, was promoted from patrol sergeant and sworn in to his new position by Town Clerk Barbara Stats during a ceremony on July 8. (Photo courtesy North Reading Police Department)
NORTH READING — Police Chief Michael Murphy has announced that two members of the North Reading Police Department were promoted on Wednesday, July 8.
Sgt. Joseph Thibodeau has been promoted to Lieutenant and Detective Thomas Hatch has been promoted to Patrol Sergeant.
The promotion ceremony was held at the North Reading Police Department. Town Clerk Barbara Stats swore both officers into their new positions. Family members of the two officers and members of the North Reading Police Department also attended.
Lt. Thibodeau is a 31-year veteran of law enforcement. He has served the town of North Reading for the past 28 years. In his previous assignment, he served as a patrol supervisor for 22 years.
Patrol Sgt. Hatch has been a member of the North Reading Police Department for 22 years. For the past 10 years, he has served as lead Detective.
“I’m extremely proud of Lieutenant Joseph Thibodeau and Patrol Sergeant Thomas Hatch; they have each demonstrated a sincere dedication to high quality police work and to serving the town of North Reading,” said Chief Murphy.
PATROL SERGEANT THOMAS HATCH, a 22-year member of the NRPD, was promoted from lead detective and sworn in by Town Clerk Barbara Stats in a ceremony on July 8. (Photo courtesy North Reading Police Department)
“The town of North Reading is fortunate to have such highly qualified candidates, who will remain an important part of the future of the North Reading Police Department. I wish both success as they move forward in their careers,” he added.
