Medford's First Female Officer Retires After 35 Years

MEDFORD, MA — One of Medford's first female police officers retired last week after 35 years. Detective Patricia Sullivan, who joined the Medford Police Department in 1985, shares the honor with her fellow academy graduate, retired Officer Jeannie Reid.

Reid spent the majority of her career as a domestic violence and sexual assault investigator, according to the department. She worked with some of the community's most vulnerable residents, including young children and the elderly.

"Trish served with pride, honor and distinction," Medford police said in a statement.