WORCESTER — Paul B. Saucier was officially sworn in as Worcester’s chief of police during a ceremony at City Hall on Friday afternoon, where he emphasized his commitment to building a “culture of excellence” in the department and strengthening community trust.
Saucier, who had served as interim chief for 18 months following the retirement of former Chief Steven Sargent, was appointed as the city’s permanent chief by City Manager Eric D. Batista, effective March 1. Batista praised Saucier’s leadership and vision for the department.
“I knew he was the right person for the department position when he got up at a City Council meeting and admitted that the department is not perfect,” Batista said. “It was then that I saw that he earned the respect of the community, a necessary step in renewing that relationship.”…