Cambridge Police Welcome 9 New Officers

CAMBRIDGE, MA — The Cambridge Police Department welcomed nine new police officers to its ranks in a swearing-in ceremony held last week.

After successfully completing their training at the Lowell Police Academy and graduating, Officers Christopher Ames, Luis Builes, James Ferreira, Lucas Harney, Andrew Hepner, Julio Laracuente, Casimir Maziarz, Michael Morrissey and Thomas Watson were sworn in by City Clerk Donna P. Lopez in front of their family and friends. Also in attendance were Acting City Manager Lisa C. Peterson, incoming City Manager Louis DePasquale, members of City Council, Bishop Brian Greene, and former and current members of the Cambridge Police Department.

Notable facts about the 2016 class:

- Officer Christopher Ames is a fourth generation Cambridge Police officer.
- Officer Lucas Harney joined the Cambridge Police Department after serving as a Cambridge Police Auxiliary officer.
- Officer Julio Laracuente previously worked at the Cambridge Health Alliance’s Public Safety Department and Officer Casimir Maziarz worked at Cambridge’s Department of Human Service Programs.
- Officer Thomas Watson, who is the nephew of Officer Edward Watson, was awarded the Outstanding Physical Fitness Award by the Lowell Police Academy.
- Officer Michael Morrissey is the son of a Cambridge Fire Deputy Chief and grandson of Sergeant Michael Grossi, a Hanna Award recipient that recognizes the bravery of members of the law enforcement community who put their lives on the line by dedicating themselves to safety throughout Massachusetts.
- Officer James Ferreira is the nephew of Detective Sergeant Silverio Ferreira.
- Officer Andrew Hepner is the nephew of former Mayor and current City Councilor David Maher.
- Three officers (Builes, Hepner and Watson) served in the military.

For pictures from this year’s ceremony, please visit www.facebook.com/CambridgePolice.

Top photo courtesy CPD