The City of East Providence Police Department has promoted a new police lieutenant.
Sgt. Brian Mulvey was sworn in by Mayor Bob DaSilva to the rank of lieutenant of the East Providence Police Department on Wednesday.
Mulvey, who has been a member of the force for 22 years, took the oath of lieutenant before his peers and members of the EPPD command staff including Major Christopher Francesconi and Capt. James Nelson.
“Lt. Mulvey epitomizes pride and professionalism,” Chief William Nebus said. “It’s an honor to see him rise through the ranks.”
Mulvey has served as sergeant with the Office of Professional Standards since 2018. Prior to serving in that capacity, Mulvey was a sergeant in the Patrol Division from 2014 to 2018.
Before his promotion to sergeant, Mulvey was a patrol and field training officer and member of the Community Policing Unit.
A former member of the Traffic Division, Mulvey was also an Accident Reconstruction Specialist and Field Training Program Coordinator.
Lt. Mulvey attended Lynchburg College where he studied Sociology. He also studied at Roger Williams University where he majored in Criminal Justice.
“Today’s promotion is a testament to Lt. Mulvey’s hard work and dedication,” Mayor DaSilva said. “As a resident of East Providence, Lt. Mulvey takes additional pride in serving the public of this community.”
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