BARNSTABLE – Barnstable Police Chief Paul B. MacDonald is pleased to announce the addition of eight new patrol officers to the force. The eight officers were sworn-in today at the Barnstable Police Department after having completed twenty-four weeks of recruit officer training at the Plymouth Academy. The officers will begin three months of field training prior to being cleared for solo patrol.
Patrol Officer Daniel Nugent is a United States Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan. Officer Nugent is working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Officer Nugent resides in Centerville with his wife and three children.
Patrol Officer Michael Lima is a United States Army combat veteran who served in Iraq. Officer Lima has been an employee of the town since 2004. Officer Lima resides in Cotuit and has one daughter.
Patrol Officer Anthony D’Angelo is a member of the United States Air National Guard. Officer D’Angelo received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Bridgewater State University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. Officer D’Angelo resides in Hyannis.
Patrol Officer David Heise is a United States Army combat veteran who served in Iraq and multiple tours in Afghanistan. Officer Heise is a member of the Army National Guard. Officer Heise resides in Hyannis with his wife and two children.
Patrol Officer Gustavo Eloy is a United States Marine Corps combat veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Officer Eloy is working towards an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Officer Eloy resides in West Barnstable and is married with 2 young children.
Patrol Officer Jacob White is a United States Air Force veteran who served in Iraq. Officer White received an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from the Community College of the Air Force. Officer White resides in Marstons Mills with his wife.
Patrol Officer Matthew Melia is a fourth generation police officer. Officer Melia received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Bridgewater State University. Officer Melia resides in Centerville.
Patrol Officer Nicholas Atcheson is a former Barnstable Police Department intern and an Eagle Scout. Officer Atcheson received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Westfield State University. Officer Atcheson resides in Marstons Mills.
Media release and photo furnished by Barnstable Police
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