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The Chelmsford Police Department Actively Instills The 6 Pillars of 21st Century Policing

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Chelmsford Police Department Swears in Officer Ryan Butler

CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Police Chief Colin C. Spence is pleased to announce the swearing-in of Officer Ryan Butler to the Chelmsford Police Department. Officer Butler was sworn in during a ceremony held on March 23, 2026, in the department’s Community Room. The event was attended by family members, friends, fellow officers, and Town employees. Officer Butler grew up in Waltham, Massachusetts, where he attended Waltham High School. He later continued his education…

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