Joseph Bennett

Chief of Police at Hopkinton Police Department, MA.

Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States

About

Strategic and seasoned law enforcement professional with the proven leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to foster collaboration and ownership in order to get innovative ideas implemented. Extensive track record of progressive responsibility and accumulated accomplishments resulting in improved departmental effectiveness and enhanced quality of life for the community.

Experience

  • Hopkinton Police Department, MA. (33 yrs 1 mo)
    • Chief of Police
      Apr 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

    • Deputy Chief of Police
      Mar 2019 - Apr 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Lieutenant
      Dec 2015 - Mar 2019 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      • Professional Standards • Budget planning, preparation and financial analysis • Internal Affairs • Training Coordinator • In charge of Public Safety Communications Center • Public Information Officer • Grant Administrator • Firearms Licensing • Community Engagement • Social media and website management • Crime Prevention Coordinator

  • Adjunct Professor at Dean College
    Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

  • Police Officer at Southborough Police Department
    Jul 1992 - Jun 1993 · 1 yr

    Served as Reserve Police Officer and Dispatcher for Police and Fire.

  • Police Officer at Sutton Police Department
    Jul 1991 - Jun 1993 · 2 yrs

    Served as Part-Time Police Officer and Dispatcher for Police and Fire.