Barnstable Police Welcome 4 New Officers

BARNSTABLE, MA — Barnstable police last week welcoming four new officers. Jian Barcelo, Dennis Reddy, Cailin White and Wanessa Pizaia were sworn in Friday during a ceremony. The group completed 24 weeks of police training at Plymouth Academy. They will undergo 3 months of field training before starting patrol duty.

Barnstable police released these bios of the new officers:

"Patrol Officer Jian Barcelo was born in Brazil and immigrated to the United States in 2005, achieving citizenship in 2012. Officer Barcelo is a member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard and holds the rank of staff sergeant. Officer Barcelo resides in Hyannis with his wife and son."

"Patrol Officer Dennis Reddy is a lifelong resident of Barnstable and a former Barnstable Community Service Officer. Officer Reddy was a squad leader for the 64th Recruit Officer Class at the Academy. Officer Reddy received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Westfield State University. Officer Reddy resides in Hyannis with his girlfriend."

"Patrol Officer Cailin White is a lifelong resident of Barnstable. Officer White received the top Physical Fitness Award and the 100% Award for the 64th Recruit Officer Class at the Academy. Officer White resides in Osterville with her husband and four children."

"Patrol Officer Wanessa Pizaia (pronounced “Vanessa”) was born in Brazil and immigrated to the United States in 2001, achieving citizenship in 2013. Officer Pizaia is a member of the Cape Cod Young Professionals organization. Officer Pizaia resides in Hyannis with her husband.
Officer Barcelo and Officer Pizaia have the distinct honor of being the first Barnstable Police Officers who are naturalized citizens."

Photo: New Barnstable police officers sworn in December 1, 2017. From left to right: Wanessa Pizaia, Cailin White, Jian Barcelo and Dennis Reddy. (Credit: Barnstable Police Department)