Crime & Safety
Police Promoted In Ceremony Adhering To Coronavirus Protocols
Congratulations to new Southampton Police Lt. Michael Joyce and Sgt. Michael Walsh.
SOUTHAMPTON, NY — The pandemic couldn't stop the Southampton Town Police Department from holding a modified promotion ceremony Thursday to honor longtime officials.
The ceremony was orchestrated to adhere to all coronavirus protocols, police said.
During the ceremony, Michael Joyce, a 33-year veteran of the department was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant and Michael Walsh, a 13-year veteran of the department, was promoted from detective to sergeant.
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"We congratulate each of these promoted supervisors for their dedication to the community and
the department," Southampton Poice said.
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