Dighton appoints new police chief
DIGHTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Dighton Town Administrator Michael Mullen and the Board of Selectmen appointed the next police chief earlier this week.
Mullen announced Friday that Lt. Shawn Cronin will be the next chief following the upcoming retirement of Chief Robert MacDonald.
The contract negotiation process is still pending. However, Cronin is expected to take over at the end of August.
“Lt. Cronin is a distinct, well-respected member of the Dighton Police Department and greater Dighton community,” said Mullen. “Having such deep-seated roots within Dighton, he is an ideal candidate for the Chief’s position as he has a unique insight into the needs of our community.”
Cronin has been in law enforcement for over 20 years. He started his career as a summer special officer in Nantucket in 2001. Cronin went on to be a full-time patrolman in 2006 and climbed up the ranks all the way to sergeant in 2014.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to lead the incredible men and women of the Dighton Police Department and its Communications staff as the department’s next police chief,” Lt. Cronin said. “I look forward to opening up dialogue with our community, promoting department training and transparency, and cultivating positive youth interactions.”
