Raynham Police Department Announces Promotion of Peter Beatrice to Captain

RAYNHAM — Chief David LaPlante, on behalf of the Raynham Police Department, is pleased to announce the promotion of Peter Beatrice to the rank of Captain. 

Captain Beatrice was sworn in by Raynham Assistant Town Clerk Amy Canepa on May 28.

“I want to congratulate Peter on his accomplishment. He has worked hard throughout his career to get to this point and I am confident he will excel in this new role,” said Chief LaPlante. “The successful collaboration between Captain Beatrice and myself is a testament to his strong interpersonal skills and his ability to work effectively in a team. Together, through that teamwork, we can continue to move forward, creating an environment that inspires trust, teamwork and a quest for continuous, measurable improvement while accomplishing the department’s mission.”

Captain Beatrice began his career in Raynham as a special police officer in 2001 and has worked full-time for the Raynham Police Department since 2004. He received his associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Massasoit Community College in 2001, and in 2022, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration and Operations at Southern New Hampshire University. He is currently working towards his master’s degree.

Captain Beatrice has worked his way through the ranks of the Raynham Police Department, with his first promotion to Sergeant in March 2011. He worked as a Sergeant until September 2017, when he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.  He continued to work in patrol and as the operations Lieutenant until December of 2023, when he became the department’s Administration Lieutenant. 

As the department’s Captain, he will be responsible for many aspects of the organization, including creating and setting the department’s objectives, goals, rules and regulations, as well as overseeing daily operations of the department.

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