Rehoboth Police Chief Contract

Rehoboth Police Chief Louis DiBacco has signed a six year contract with the town.

DiBacco, who had served as Interim Chief since January 2024, was sworn in at Monday’s Board of Selectmen meeting. He has been a member of the Police Department since 2012.

DiBacco will remain in the position through June 30, 2031. Under the terms of the contract, DiBacco is being paid a salary of $183,000. That figure jumps to $188, 490 on July 1, 2026. On July 1, 2029, DiBacco’s salary will increase to $205, 970 and to $212,150 on July 1, 2030.

In addition, DiBacco is entitled to 25 paid vacation days per year, along with five personal days and 18 days of sick leave.

DiBacco will also be furnished with an unmarked standard police vehicle “for his exclusive use, to be used in connection with the performance of his duties as Chief of Police and with related professional growth and development activities and for personal use only within a radius of 250 miles. The costs associated with the operation and maintenance of this police vehicle shall be paid by the Town.”

If DiBacco voluntarily resigns from his position before the terms of his contract can expire, he is required to provide the Town with 90 days written notice in advance.

“If the Chief dies during the term of his employment, the Town shall pay to the Chief’s estate all the compensation which would otherwise be payable to the Chief up to the date of the Chief’s death, including, but not limited to, payment for any unused leave.”

DiBacco may be appointed as a Reserve Police Officer “at the Town’s sole discretion” upon retirement.

The contract was signed on June 30 by every member of the Board of Selectmen.