A veteran, second generation police officer has been elevated to the rank of Deputy Chief. Lawrence Akers tapped for the post after the retirement of former Deputy William Cochrane.
“I am proud to announce this promotion and have Deputy Chief Akers join our command staff. I have asked a lot of him over these past few years, and he has always come through for our department,” said Superintendent Clapprood. She continues, “He has the respect of our officers and has worn many hats during this career that started back in 1986. His accolades during these nearly 40 years speak for itself. I know that Larry will help our command staff succeed during these challenging times. As a second-generation officer I know his would father be extremely proud of how far he has come. Congratulations!”
Akers has been on the force for some 37 years.
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