Manchester Police Promote 11-Year Vet to Sergeant

Changes to rank necessary as Investigative Bureau sergeant retires at year's end

Manchester police have promoted an 11-year veteran of its force to the rank of sergeant as the department reorganizes in anticipation of a retirement in its Investigative Bureau.  Richard Mazza, who has served as a patrolman and detective, was promoted to sergeant at a Tuesday ceremony at Manchester's Municipal Complex, said Capt. Lisa Parker in a statement. "During Sgt. Mazza’s tenure with the Police Division, he received a total of 14 awards to include the Chief’s Award and the Exceptional Duty Award," Parker said. "In addition to receiving multiple awards, Sgt. Mazza received 18 positive performance notices which were issued to him by various supervisors." Mazza will fill a need in the department as Sgt. James Sharkey moves into the …

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