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‘Compassionate And Impressive’ Southampton Town Police Officers Ascend In Rank

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James Kiernan was promoted to captain on November 24. With him are Southampton Town Police Chief Steven Skrynecki and Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman. COURTESY STPD

James Kiernan was promoted to captain on November 24. With him are Southampton Town Police Chief Steven Skrynecki and Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman. COURTESY STPD

Town Clerk Sundy Schermeyer swears in Howard Kalb, promoting the sergeant to the rank of lieutenant in the Southampton Town Police Department. COURTESY STPD

Town Clerk Sundy Schermeyer swears in Howard Kalb, promoting the sergeant to the rank of lieutenant in the Southampton Town Police Department. COURTESY STPD

Sherekhan Parker made history December 1, as he was sworn in Southampton Town Police Sergeant, the first African American in the department to achieve the rank. COURTESY STPD

Sherekhan Parker made history December 1, as he was sworn in Southampton Town Police Sergeant, the first African American in the department to achieve the rank. COURTESY STPD

Shannon Merker takes the oath of office, becoming one of the newest members of the Southampton Town Police Department. COURTESY STPD.

Shannon Merker takes the oath of office, becoming one of the newest members of the Southampton Town Police Department. COURTESY STPD.

Madeline Sgange takes the oath of office, becoming one of the newest members of the Southampton Town Police Department. COURTESY STPD

Madeline Sgange takes the oath of office, becoming one of the newest members of the Southampton Town Police Department. COURTESY STPD

Kitty Merrill on Dec 8, 2020
In a socially-distanced swearing-in ceremony held on December 1 at Southampton Town Police headquarters in Hampton Bays, Sherekhan Parker became the first African American and member of the Shinnecock Nation... more

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