From left, Sergeants Stephen Cogswell, Andrew Devito, Cory Bandouveres, and Gilbert Ynostroza are sworn in as Billerica Police Department sergeants.

BILLERICA — Police Chief Roy Frost is pleased to report that the Billerica Police Department promoted four officers to the rank of sergeant on Friday.

“I’m pleased to see four highly qualified officers earn the promotion to supervisory positions,” said Chief Frost. “I look forward to seeing where these careers will go and how these sergeants will serve their fellow officers and the community of Billerica.”

Sgt. Stephen Cogswell

Sgt. Cogswell is a 23-year veteran of the department, having served the majority of his career assigned to the Patrol Division. He has served on the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council SWAT Team as a trained operator responding to high-risk situations. He also served on the Billerica Police Department Honor Guard, Mountain Bike Patrol, and Dirt Bike/ATV Patrol. He has served as a Field Training Officer, Firearms and Taser instructor, and is a certified EMT. Sgt. Cogswell is veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and also holds a master’s degree in criminal justice from UMass Lowell.

Sgt. Andrew Devito

Sgt. Devito is a 28-year veteran of the department. During his career, Sgt. Devito has served in the Criminal Bureau and Patrol Division. For the past two years, he has been working as a provisional sergeant, where he currently serves as head of records and scheduling. Sgt. Devito is highly respected throughout the region due to his extensive experience as a Detective. He brings valuable experience and mentoring to all of those lucky enough to work with him. Sgt. Devito holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Western New England University.

Sgt. Gilbert Ynostroza

Sgt. Ynostroza is a 10-year veteran of the department. Sgt. Ynostroza has served the past two years of his career as a Detective. In that capacity, he has developed extensive skills and experience working complex criminal investigations that will greatly benefit those working under him. Prior to that, Sgt. Ynostroza was assigned to Patrol, where he also served as a Field Training Officer, and Firearms and Defensive Tactics Instructor. He has also been committed to developing community engagement opportunities for police officers to develop positive relationships with community members. This has included programs with the Billerica Boys and Girls Club, including Friday Night Hoops, Dodge Ball, and Mentoring programs. Sgt. Ynostroza holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Worcester State University.

Sgt. Cory Bandouveres

Sgt. Bandouveres is a nine-year veteran of the department. Sgt. Bandouveres has served in the Patrol Division, where he has also excelled as a Field Training Officer, Firearm, and Taser and Defensive Tactics Instructor. Sgt. Bandouveres has also been a member of the Adopt-a-School program, where he engages with elementary-aged school kids to build positive relationships with police. He brings a bright smile to every interaction and has served to promote wellness and fitness to all those he works amongst. Sgt. Bandouveres is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from UMass Lowell.

Billerica Police stand together after four officers were promoted to sergeant on Friday. From left are Sgt. Rocco Magliozzzi, Lt. John Zarro. Lt. Commander Ronald Balboni, Town Manager John Curran, Sgt. Stephen Cogswell, Sgt. Andrew Devito, Sgt. Cory Bandouveres, Sgt. Gilbert Ynostroza, Chief Roy Frost, Deputy Chief Glen Magnan, and Lt. Commander Greg Katz.