Get To Know The Medfield Police Department

Get To Know The Medfield Police Department

Over the coming months, the Medfield Police Department will attempt to put unity in
Comm“unity” by highlighting the members of our department, featuring short bios.

The MPD hope these bios will give Medfield residents the opportunity to get to know them better, and strengthen the relationship between our police department and our citizens.

Sergeant Dan Burgess

Sergeant Dan Burgess has been a Police Officer for 31 years. He began his career with the Rockland, Massachusetts Police Department in 1993 where he worked as a Permanent Intermittent Police Officer. He transferred to the Medfield Police Department in July of 1995. While working in Medfield, Dan has held the positions of Patrolman, Detective, Patrol Sergeant and for the past 11 years he has been the “Administrative Sergeant” of the department. You may recognize Sergeant Burgess from interactions with him as the firearms licensing Officer or from a community event, as he assists the Chief in coordinating many of the town events such as road
races, holiday events, parades etc.

Sergeant Burgess has enjoyed working with the fine residents of Medfield. He strives to provide a safe and secure community for the residents of Medfield. Sgt. Burgess values a high standard of quality of life stating, “Medfield is a beautiful, quintessential New England town and I’m proud to work here every day”. Sgt. Burgess looks forward to continuing his role as the senior officer, mentor and leader within the department.

On an "off" day, Dan can be found on a hot sunny beach, walking a golf course or landscaping his yard.