Boulter Takes the Reins as Simsbury Police Chief

SIMSBURY, CT — Longtime police department employee Nicholas Boulter has officially taken over as Simsbury's new chief of police, following a recommendation by a Police Commission panel and a unanimous vote by the Board of Selectmen.

Boulter, who began with the department as a patrol officer in March 1999, worked his way up through the ranks, including detective, patrol sergeant, training sergeant and lieutenant prior to his appointment as captain in August 2012.

Following the January retirement of Chief Peter Ingvertsen, an executive search committee formed by the Police Commission conducted an extensive recruitment process, which led to a recommendation of promoting Boulter to the top post.

“We are thrilled to appoint Nick to the position of Police Chief,” Town Manager Maria Capriola said in a written statement posted on the town'sweb site, www.simsbury-ct.gov. “His many years of experience in law enforcement, high level of professionalism and intimate knowledge of our community made him rise to the top of a competitive pool of applicants.”

“Captain Boulter has served the town exceptionally over the past 19 years, demonstrating a strong commitment to community policing and playing a major role in maintaining national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies,” said Police Commission Chair Jim Fleming.

Boulter assumed the role of Police Chief effective Sunday. A ceremonial swearing-in reception will be held Monday, May 14 at 4:30 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room of the Simsbury Town Hall. The public is welcome to attend.

Photo courtesy of Town of Simsbury

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