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Schurek Named Captain Of Southampton Town Police Department

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The Southampton Town Police Department's top brass: Chief Robert Pearce, foreground, newly promoted Captain Lawrence Schurek, Lieutenant James Kiernan and Lieutenant Michael Zarro were present for Capt. Schurek's swearing in on Tuesday. M. Wright

The Southampton Town Police Department's top brass: Chief Robert Pearce, foreground, newly promoted Captain Lawrence Schurek, Lieutenant James Kiernan and Lieutenant Michael Zarro were present for Capt. Schurek's swearing in on Tuesday. M. Wright

New Southampton Town Police Captain Lawrence Schurek was sworn in on Tuesday by Clerk Sundy Schermeyer as Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst looked on. M. Wright

New Southampton Town Police Captain Lawrence Schurek was sworn in on Tuesday by Clerk Sundy Schermeyer as Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst looked on. M. Wright

author on Nov 13, 2013
The Southampton Town Board promoted veteran Town Police Officer Lawrence Schurek from lieutenant to captain on Tuesday afternoon. The resolution passed 4-0, as Town Councilman Chris Nuzzi was absent. Capt.... more

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