PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Linda Tyer announced the appointment of Thomas C. Dawley, II as the Interim Chief of Police for the Pittsfield Police Department (PPD).

 

"I am so honored that Captain Dawley accepted this interim appointment and I am confident that he will successfully lead the Pittsfield Police Department through its transition," said Mayor Tyer.

 

Dawley has served as a member of the PPD since November of 2002 and currently serves as the Detective Bureau Captain. He earned a Master's in Criminal Justice from Boston University, and his Bachelor's Degree from Western New England College.

 

Dawley's interim assignment will formally begin at some point in the future. Chief Michael Wynn remains the chief and in full command of the department.

 

Police Chief Wynn announced earlier this year that he would retire after the the Fourth of July. Wynn has served the city for nearly 30 years.