Seekonk Police Promotions

The Seekonk Police Department promoted three officers at Wednesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting.

Lt. Gerard ‘Jay’ LaFleur, a 23 year member of the department, is now the Deputy Chief. LaFleur was a member of the Seekonk Call Fire Department, served as a Special Police Officer, and was a member of the Army National Guard. Police Chief David Enos said LaFleur manages the department’s training division and emergency planning.

Sergeant Sean Dowd, a 13 year member of the department, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Dowd previously served as a Police Officer for Bridgewater State University and serves as the department’s accreditation manager. Dowd also manages the field training program. Enos said Dowd was a “proven leader in this department.”

Detective Keith Perry, a nine year member of the department, was promoted to Sergeant. Perry previously served as a Police Officer in the town of Rehoboth. He has worked in the Special Patrol Division and was Seekonk’s School Resource Officer. Enos said Perry was also the department’s first drone pilot.

“The promotions made here tonight have made the department a stronger organization. I promised you with the supervisors and command staff we have assembled that the town can be assured that their department is one of the best in the area,” Enos added.