10 December, 2014
Chief Edward Lee talked to the selectmen about the selection process in choosing a new sergeant, The Chief stated it was a tough decision as 9 Hopkinton Officers applied but it was Detective Timothy Brennan who received the promotion to sergeant. "I believe that detective Brennan rose to the top in the process, he brought a unique set of skills, coupled with his education and experience. In my opinion would be the best fit for the position."
Officer Brennan is 48 years old, has a Wife and 3 Children, he lived in town for 15 years after being born in Newton, he graduated from Newton North high school in 1984. Brennan has a bachelors degree in business management and science from Bentley College in 1994 as well as a masters degree in criminal justice from Suffolk University in 2003. Officer Brennan has served Hopkinton P.D. for the last 12 years and has over 27 years of law enforcement experience.
Sergeant Timothy Brennan talked about a self defense class he would like to incorporate for children in schools, Brennan currently runs a self defense program for Women.
