Reading Police Promote Sgt. Christopher Jones To Lieutenant

READING, MA — The Reading Police Department will promote Sgt. Christopher Jones to the rank of lieutenant, Police Chief David Clark announced Wednesday. Jones will officially start his new role once he is sworn in on May 24.

"Sgt. Jones is a valuable member of the Reading Police Department and this recognition and expansion of his responsibilities is well-earned," Clark said in a statement. "Congratulations to him on his promotion to lieutenant, and I look forward to continuing working with him to effectively serve the Reading community."

Jones joined the department as a public safety dispatcher in October 2006, beginning his career in law enforcement. He was hired as a full-time officer in March 2008, serving in that role until July 2014, when he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. As a sergeant, Jones served as a patrol supervisor, Field Training Program supervisor and new hire coordinator.

In his new role, Jones will oversee the Support Services Division, which was previously managed by Deputy Chief Christine Amendola. His duties will include overseeing Community Services, including Domestic Violence Services, Elder Services and the Crisis Intervention Team. He will also manage Traffic and Safety, Fleet Maintenance and the License to Carry Process. Additionally, he will be the department's accreditation manager and training supervisor.

Jones has also worked as a CPR instructor and Honor Guard unit supervisor. As a Field Training Program supervisor, he created a new training task book to document officers' progress and mentored new recruits as they entered the department.

He holds a master's and bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, along with graduate certificates in both criminal justice informatics and leadership and policy development.