07/01/09 The Colonie Police Department held a ceremony Thursday, June 25 prior to a Town Board Meeting to say goodbye to retiring members, promote other members and welcome five new members to the department. Above from left to right: Chief Steven H. Heider, Supervisor Paula A. Mahan and new members, Michael E. Condor, Jennifer E. Oliver, Matthew R. Overocker, Frank D. Peris, Nicholas T. Sidoti, Deputy Chief Joseph Fitzsimmons, and Deputy Chief John Van Alstyne.
Moving up and moving on Over 200 people showed up at Memorial Town Hall on Thursday, June 25, to watch their family members and friends in the Colonie Police Department move up in rank during a ceremony preceding a Town Board meeting.
The promotions must be made with the approval of the Town Board. Colonie Town Supervisor Paula Mahan stood next to Colonie Police Chief Steven Heider as he called the names of new incoming, retiring and promoted members of the police department.
“Not only are we hiring five,” Heider said. “But we’re also promoting five of our own.” He said the promotions will ensure that the department does not fall behind in the quality of law enforcement the residents of the Town of Colonie are used to.
Heider reminded the... More|View all
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