All rights reserved. News Flash Braintree, MA CivicEngage "She moves at a very fast pace," Kokoros said of Laforest. Reach Fred Hanson at fhanson@patriotledger.com. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Apply online for Social Security. Duarte, J. BRAINTREE - Former Quincy City Councilor Margaret Laforest is now the chief of staff and director of operations for Mayor Charles Kokoros. Police believe this incident was targeted. BRAINTREE (CBS) Braintree Police Chief Russell Jenkins has announced his retirement amid a scandal involving mishandled evidence within the department. The woman told Richardson that her son unwittingly opened the door for his attackers, thinking that it was a delivery driver asking for a package signature. "Attempted one call back but no answer.". Braintree police are about to put a one-of-a-kind, $500,000 evidence room into service, built in response to a scandal that shook the department. The unanimous vote came during Wednesday's council. Council members offered their support and agreed with Kokoros that Laforest would be an asset to the town. He said he understand there may have been some disagreements because choosing a police chief is a big decision. As you can imagine, these groups work tirelessly in their efforts to protect all members of the K9 family. Mayor Charles Kokoros said he has known Laforest for years and called her a "results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in government and nonprofit roles.". Your Local News for Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Surveillance images of two of the three suspects behind a home invasion in Braintree on Tuesday, April 25, Are You Running A Local Business? GIPSA-lab | LinkedIn His credentials were never in question, but some in town believed in-house candidates should have been given greater consideration. "People, unfortunately, have been so conditioned to this that they automatically assume its an active shooter situation, which is not necessarily a bad thing, because they all go into lockdown and stay safe while it takes us hours and hours to clear a scene like that," Tim Cohoon said of responding to the 1.5 million-square-foot South Shore Plaza. Two residents were found outside the building. Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. She also said there was a swatting incident on April 17. The art depicts police officers, firefighters and nurses. "If you dismiss them, those low-probability situations are where you're the weakest. 1. THE TEAM VICTIM OPENED AND THEY FORCED THEIR WAY INSIDE. Call 911 or 781-843-1212 to report crime. Anyone who recognizes the suspects or vehicle, or has captured the vehicle on video, is asked to call the Braintree Police Department at 781-794-8620 or submit a tip to Tips@Braintreema.gov. Braintree Police Department Jan 2014 - Sep 2015 1 year 9 months. Maynard, who currently serves as Maynard's police chief, will replace Chief Paul. Welcome to the Braintree, Massachusetts Police Department's Facebook Page Braintree Police Department Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. He holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University, along with many other professional certifications.