Four Hingham Police Officers Awarded For Assisting Boston

Lt. John G. Norkaitis, Lt. David Jones, Sgt. David Horte  and officer  Jeffrey P. Kilroy of the Hingham Police Department were all assigned to assist Boston after the marathon explosions. 

The officers provided security for hospitals, infrastructure and for President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden during their visits, Hingham Police Chief  Michael Peraino explained. They also participated in the house to house search of suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in Watertown on Friday, April 19.

Each of the four officers worked 12-16 hour shifts leading up to the arrest of Tsarnaev.

“Each of these officers performed dangerous and difficult and sometimes tedious tasks with discipline, dedication and professionalism,” Peraino said.  “I’m very proud of all these officers, as I know the town is.”

While many of the officers would not speak of their roles, Lt. Norkaitis who grew up in Dorchester and came from a family of police offers said he was honored to serve his hometown of Boston at a time of crisis.

“Being a Boston kid, originally from Dorchester, I have a strong, strong connection to the city of Boston,” Norkaitis said. “ Coming from a family of police officers, it’s our duty and responsibility to maintain the safety and security of the city of Boston and all of those surrounding communities as well.”