The Portsmouth Police Department hosted its 6th annual awards and promotion ceremony on Wednesday September 29, 2021 at the Glen Manor House. During this event the following officers were formally sworn into the ranks:

Patrol Officer Caleb McQuaide

Patrol Officer Westley Lemar

Patrol Officer Jacob Robitaille

Patrol Officer Alexander Grimes

Patrol Officer Daniel Serina

Patrol Officer Alyssa Comeau

Patrol Officer Elizabeth Lombardo

The following officers received awards by Chief Brian P. Peters:

LIFESAVING AWARD  

Patrol Officer James Thulier (x3)

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD  

Sergeant Lee Trott 

Patrol Officer Matthew Daguanno

Patrol Officer Michael Quinn (x2)

Patrol Officer Allison O'Connor

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD  

Sergeant Lee Trott 

Detective Inspector James Francis

Patrol Officer Ryan Czajka

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD  

Patrol Officer Maddie Pirri

Patrol Officer JeanMarie Stewart

CHIEF’S AWARD 

The Chief’s award is presented to a member of the department for a noteworthy act in the performance of their duties, or police work that exemplifies excellence.

Administrative Lieutenant Michael J. Morse

Administrative Sergeant Patrick J. O'Neill

Patrol Officer James Thulier

Patrol Officer Ryan Czajka

AWARD  OF MERIT

Patrol Officer James Thulier (DUI 50)

**All assigned members of the Patrol Division, including Prudence Island Public Safety and Animal Control, who worked the front-lines during the pandemic received a special recognition pin**