Crime & Safety
Longtime Watertown Police Officer Retires
The night patrolman spent over 30 years with the WPD.
WATERTOWN, MA – A longtime Watertown police officer retired Wednesday morning, the department announced. Officer David Gilchrist was a member of the Watertown Police Department for over 32 years.
Gilchrist worked his entire career as a night patrolman, according to the department.
Listen to his final call below:
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After 32 years, 2 months, and 26 days of dedicated service to the citizens of Watertown, Ofc. David Gilchrist retired from the Watertown Police Department at 0745 hours this morning. David worked his entire career in night patrol div #stayhappy #stayhealthy #enjoythegoodlife pic.twitter.com/lJ0I6fP36y
— Watertown Police (@WatertownPD) August 1, 2018
Image via Watertown Police Department
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