Major Swenson reflects on three decades of service with EPPD
EAST PROVIDENCE — It was a decision not taken lightly, but one he felt he had to make. That’s how Major Charles Swenson described his choice earlier this week to retire from the No. 2 position in the East Providence Police Department, in which he worked for over three decades. “I have 32 years on [...]
Read More →East Providence Police Chief Tavares says Swenson will be tough to replace
EAST PROVIDENCE — With Major Charles Swenson’s retirement announcement earlier this week, the East Providence Police Department and Chief Joseph Tavares will be searching for a new second in command, though it won’t be an easy task in the chief’s estimation. Major Swenson spent his entire career on the EPPD, moving his way up through [...]
Read More →Swenson to step aside as East Providence Police Department No. 2
EAST PROVIDENCE — Major Charles Swenson, the Deputy Chief of the East Providence Police Department, has announced his retirement after 32 years in law enforcement, The Post confirmed Wednesday morning, Jan. 2. Major Swenson spent his entire career in the EPPD and moved up to the No. 2 position in the department when Joseph Tavares [...]
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