Medford Police Promotes 2 Veteran Officers

MEDFORD, MA — Two veteran members of the Medford Police Department have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant, recognizing their years of service and contributions to the department in both patrol and investigative roles.

Patrick Smith and Brooke Stanton Hurd recently received their promotions and will assume leadership positions within the Patrol and Detective divisions respectively, according to the department.

Smith began his law enforcement career in 2012 after graduating from the MBTA Transit Police Academy. Following service with two other law enforcement agencies, he returned to his hometown of Medford in 2016 and has since become a familiar presence within the department’s Patrol Division. Throughout much of his tenure, Smith worked the night shift, responding to numerous significant incidents and serving the community during overnight operations.

In addition to his patrol duties, Smith served as Vice President of the Medford Police Patrolmen’s Association, representing fellow officers and contributing to labor and departmental initiatives. As a Sergeant, he will continue his service within the Patrol Division, taking on additional supervisory responsibilities.

Stanton Hurd brings both military and law enforcement experience to her new role. Before entering municipal policing, she served in the United States Army National Guard as a Military Police Officer, attaining the rank of Corporal. She later attended the Northern Essex Community College Police Academy, graduating in September 2018.

After joining the Medford police, Stanton Hurd was assigned to the Detective Division in January 2020. During her time as a detective, she has focused much of her work on domestic violence and sexual assault investigations, handling cases that often require close coordination with victims, advocates, prosecutors, and other law enforcement agencies.

Her promotion marks a significant milestone in a career that has included both investigative and public safety responsibilities. She will remain within the Detective Division, where she will now serve in a supervisory capacity as Sergeant.

The promotions are meant to demonstrate the department’s continued investment in developing leadership from within its ranks. Police departments throughout Massachusetts frequently promote experienced officers into supervisory roles after years of demonstrated service, training, and performance in specialized assignments.

Department officials praised both officers for their dedication and professionalism throughout their careers and expressed confidence in their ability to succeed in their new positions.

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