Billerica Police Department Welcomes Three New Officers
BILLERICA — Police Chief Roy Frost is pleased to report that the Billerica Police Department is welcoming three new police officers to the department.
Officers John Duggan, Paul Garrity and Kyle Berry are currently undergoing an intensive 12-week field training program under the supervision of experienced officers to prepare them to patrol on their own.
Officers Duggan and Garrity graduated in August from the Northern Essex Community College Police Academy in Haverhill, while Officer Berry graduated from the Lynnfield Police Academy before spending a year working as a police officer for Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center.
Officer Kyle Berry:
Officer Berry is a Billerica native who graduated from Shawsheen Valley Technical High School’s Masonry program. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop 11 in Billerica. Officer Berry previously worked in security at New England Baptist Hospital, and as a police officer at Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center in Boston.
“I’ve always wanted to be a Police Officer ever since I was young and attending the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office camp in the summer,” Officer Berry said. “I’m excited to be able to serve the community I grew up in and continue to make it a great place to live.”
Officer Paul Garrity:
Officer Garrity is an Everett native and graduate of Everett High School who now lives in Billerica. He earned an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts from Bunker Hill Community College, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from October 2014 to March 2018.
“When I was discharged from the Marines, I knew I wanted to be a police officer and help people,” said Officer Garrity. “I’m passionate about helping my community.”
Officer John Duggan:
Officer Duggan is a Billerica native and graduate of Shawsheen Valley Technical High School. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Southern New Hampshire University, and previously worked for his father’s electrical company. His grandfather is a retired member of the Arlington Police Department.
“When I first saw my grandfather’s badge, I knew right there that I wanted to be a police officer,” Officer Duggan said.
“We are a very pleased to welcome these three highly qualified officers to our department,” said Chief Frost. “All three new officers have roots in our community and I expect them to have a bright future with Billerica Police.”