George Crolly, a longtime officer with the Springfield Police Department, has been promoted to deputy chief, the city announced Wednesday, Aug. 27.
Crolly, 50, joined Springfield police in 1998, serving as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant and lieutenant. For 19 years, he was a member of the department’s SWAT team.
“Deputy Chief Crolly brings an entire career of dedicated service to the community of Springfield to his new role,” Police Chief Jami Resch said in a statement. “His unwavering commitment to the department and the policing profession positions him to help lead the Springfield Police Department into its next chapter.”…