Police Dept. Promotes Two to Lieutenant

In a ceremony at the Town Office Building Friday afternoon, two members of the Lexington Police Department were sworn in as lieutenants. Town Clerk Donna Hooper conducted the swearing-in of John Mazerall and Michael McLean.

At the ceremony, Police Chief Mark Corr said it is unusual for two officers who were in the police academy together to end up being promoted to lieutenant at the same time.

"You earned this, you worked hard," Corr said. "We appreciate you coming on command at another level."

Mazerall and McLean have served with the department for 15 years. After being sworn in as lieutenants, their shields were pinned by their families.

Town Manager Carl Valente said he couldn't be more excited about the promotions, and thanked Mazerall and McLean for the service they provide to the town. He also thanked their families for their support.

"The people who work for the town bring a value to the residents," he said. "We respect what they do for us."