Mayor appoints Capt. Paul Covino to temporarily lead Medford Police Department
Capt. Paul Covino has been appointed Provisional Police Chief for 30 days, temporarily fulfilling the role while Chief Jack Buckley is out on extended leave.
The following was submitted by the city of Medford:
Capt. Paul Covino has been appointed Provisional Police Chief for 30 days, temporarily fulfilling the role while Chief Jack Buckley is out on extended leave, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn recently announced.
Covino brings over 39 years of experience with the Medford Police Department and has served with distinction in a variety of leadership roles, including night patrol, community service and in the Investigative Services Bureau. He will lead the department during Buckley’s absence, ensuring that public safety and community service are provided without interruption.
Capt. Paul Covino, left, will be taking over the reigns at the Medford Police Department for the next 30 days while Chief Jack Buckley takes a leave of absence. COURTESY PHOTOS/WICKED LOCAL
“Chief Buckley is an exemplary leader, a trusted advisor to many and one who leads with integrity in everything he does,” Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn said. “Filling this role in the interim will not be easy, but I am confident that Captain Covino will be able to guide this department with the same level of professionalism, work ethic and experience.”
Covino will begin serving as provisional chief starting June 10.
“I’m honored to be given the opportunity to serve in the interim as Chief of this department,” said Covino. “I have learned so much from Chief Buckley over my years at MPD and I hope to make him and the community proud while I’m in this role.”
