Personnel

ADMINISTRATION



CHIEF OF POLICE - STEPHEN PEASLEY
Chief Peasley manages the department's budget and works closely with town officials to ensure that the residents of North Berwick receive the best police services possible.






LIEUTENANT - JAMES MOULTON
Lieutenant Moulton serves as the second in command of the North Berwick Police Department and also serves as the Department's Detective.






SERGEANT - ROBERT KEARNS
Sergeant Kearns acts as the go-between from the Patrol Staff to the Administration. Along with his daily patrol duties, Sergeant Kearns is in charge of scheduling, cruiser maintenance, and approval of officers' reports.





COURT SYSTEM 

CAPTAIN - LEO HARRIMAN
Captain Harriman works a part-time position and  serves as the Department's Court Officer. He is responsible for all court paperwork and works closely with court personnel and the District Attorney's Office to assist in the prosecution of cases. Captain Harriman also maintains the Department's training records.





SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) - RICK VARNEY
SRO Varney serves as the liaison between the Police Department and School System providing law enforcement services as well as ensuring a safe school atmosphere by assisting in the administration of school rules and policies. 







PATROL STAFF

The Patrol Staff is the foundation of the North Berwick Police Department. Nearly all citizen contact with the North Berwick Police Department starts with the Patrol Staff. The Patrolman is the first officer to respond to calls for assistance and is the officer who is visible in the community. Patrol Officers take initial complaints, conduct investigations as necessary, and develop a resolution which may include court action. The initial officer may enlist the help of other officers, detectives, or officers from other agencies. Patrol Officers are also responsible for the safe flow of traffic through North Berwick. They investigate accidents, enforce traffic laws, and direct traffic at accident scenes and special functions.

FULL TIME PATROL STAFF


PATROLMAN TIMOTHY NIEHOFF

Officer Niehoff served four years active duty with the United States Navy and in 2001 was hired as a Full-Time Police/Fire/Rescue Dispatcher for the Town of South Berwick, Maine. In December of 2003 Patrolman Niehoff was hired as a Reserve Officer with the North Berwick Police Department and in February 2004 accepted a Full-Time Patrolman’s position within the Department. In December of 2004 Patrolman Niehoff graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s (MCJA) 7^th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. Patrolman Niehoff is a certified Computer Forensics Technician and is also a certified Crisis Intervention Officer.



PATROLMAN MATTHEW BEGIN

From 2002 - 2005 Officer Begin attended the University of New Hampshire in pursuit of a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Officer Begin was hired by the Ogunquit Police Department as a Reserve Officer in 2004 and was promoted as a Full Time Officer in 2005. In May of 2007 Officer Begin graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s (MCJA) 12^th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. In October 2007 Officer Begin left the Ogunquit Police Department and accepted a Full-Time Patrolman’s position with the North Berwick Police Department. Officer Begin is certified as a Taser Instructor, Firearms Instructor, and Field Training Officer (FTO). Officer Begin is also an active member of the Southern Maine Special Response Team (SRT).



PATROLMAN DANIEL PELKEY

In 2007 Officer Pelkey graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a Bachelors Degree in Criminology. Officer Pelkey joined the North Berwick Police Department in February 2007 as a Part-Time Patrolman. In July of 2008 he accepted a Full-Time Patrolman’s position within the Department. In December 2008 he graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s (MCJA) 15^th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. Officer Pelkey holds an Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate from MCJA, is a certified as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), Field Training Officer (FTO), and a Crisis/Hostage Negotiator through the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Officer Pelkey is also pursuing a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Walden University. 



PATROLMAN JONATHAN KOELKER

In 2008 Officer Koelker graduated McIntosh College with an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. In June 2008 Officer Koelker was hired as a Part-Time Patrolman with the North Berwick Police Department and in October 2008 was promoted to a Full-Time Patrolman’s Position. In May 2009 Officer Koelker graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s (MCJA) 16^th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. Officer Koelker is a certified Crisis Intervention Officer and outside of his normal patrol duties helps coach Noble High School Lacrosse.


RESERVE PATROL STAFF

The Reserve Patrol Staff augment the Full Time Patrol Staff by providing additional officers during busy hours (Friday and Saturday Nights). Reserve Patrol Officers assist in filling vacancies due to vacation requests, sick time, and officer training; just to name a few situations. Reserve Patrol Officers are all certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and have the same arrest and enforcement powers as the Full Time Patrol Staff.


PATROLMAN KELLI BSHARA

In 2000 Officer Bshara graduated from Southern Maine Techincal College with an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. She was hired by the Kennebunkport Police Department in August of 2001 and attended the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s 94^th Municipal County Basic Police School. Officer Bshara left the Kennebunkport Police Department in April 2003 and began working for the Biddeford Police Department where she worked until August 2007. Officer Bshara accepted a Reserve Patrolman position with the North Berwick Police Department in August 2007.


PATROLMAN MARTY MORRISSEY














PATROLMAN RAYMOND BENEDICT














PATROLMAN KEITH PAGE

PATROLMAN CHAD GERRISH












ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SECRETARY - WENDI DAUDELIN
Wendi works as the Department's administrative assistant and works with the Records Division. Wendi also assists with the DARE Program, serves as a Town Crossing Guard, and ensures smooth operation of the office.






ANIMAL CONTROL

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (ACO) - 
MARTY HARMON
The Animal Control Officer is designed to handle domesticated animal complaints. The North Berwick Animal Control Officer doesnt work a typical 40-hour work week; rather, he works on an on-call basis and responds when the Duty Officer feels as though his assistance is needed.