MANCHESTER — Maureen Tessier made history Monday morning when she was sworn in as the first female police captain of the Manchester Police Department.
She was among a dozen officers who were promoted in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Manchester Police Athletic League/Officer Briggs Community Center.
Tessier, who joined the force more than 25 years ago, worked her way up the command chain after serving as a patrol and K-9 officer. She was awarded the department’s Meritorious Service Medal in 2007, recognizing her actions as the supervisor in charge the night Officer Michael Briggs was shot. He later died from his injuries. – READ MORE
