Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Thomas Browne to be Sworn In as Burlington Police Chief

BURLINGTON – The Burlington Police Department invites the community to attend the swearing-in ceremony for incoming Police Chief Thomas Browne.

WHEN:

Wednesday, June 30, starting at 6 p.m.

WHERE:

Grand View Farms, 55 Center St.

WHAT:

Deputy Police Chief Thomas Browne will be sworn in as the next leader of the Burlington Police Department. Browne will take command from Police Chief Michael Kent, who will retire effective July 1.

Deputy Chief Browne has worked in law enforcement for 26 years, and for the Burlington Police Department for 20 years, serving in numerous roles and supervisory capacities. He was named Deputy Chief in 2018 and has been responsible for the Department’s day-to-day operations.

Browne is a Burlington native, one of seven children of the late James and Margaret Browne. Two of Deputy Browne’s brothers serve on the Burlington Fire Department and the third brother retired from the Fire Department in January after 34 years of service.