Three Saugus police officers promoted

  (Editor’s Note: Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s office issued the following press release.)

Town Manager Scott Crabtree and Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli are pleased to announce the appointments of Gina Vozzella, Andrew Cipriano and Bruno Auzec to the Saugus Police Department.

The three officers were officially sworn in as police officers during a ceremony held on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Saugus Town Hall.

Family members and fellow Saugus Police Department personnel offered a round of applause when each officer took the oath of office to protect the town and its residents to the best of their abilities.

Town Manager Scott Crabtree said it was an honor to swear in the three individuals as members of the Saugus Police Department. Town Manager Crabtree, who previously served as a Saugus police officer for more than a decade, said he understands the sacrifices the job requires and the pride it instills in helping others as a law enforcement officer.

“Appointing and promoting police officers is one of the best parts of my job,” Town Manager Crabtree said. “I want to congratulate all three officers and commend them for pursuing a career in law enforcement to serve our community. They are excellent candidates as police officers, and I wish them success as members of the Saugus Police Department.”

• Officer Vozzella grew up in Saugus and graduated from Saugus High School in 2013.

She received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Bridgewater State University and has worked for five years as a public safety dispatcher for the Town of Saugus.

• Another Saugus native, Officer Cipriano is a Class of 2021 graduate from Saugus High

School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Westfield State University. Officer Cipriano has been enlisted with the United States Army National Guard since 2022, earning the rank of E4/Specialist.

• Officer Auzec was also raised in Saugus and graduated from Saugus High School in 2020.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Merrimack College.

The new officers will spend the next six weeks working alongside veteran Saugus patrolmen as they learn the ins and outs of their new job.

Chief Ricciardelli expressed confidence that the newly appointed officers possess the education and experience to thrive with the Saugus Police Department. “I’m very pleased to welcome these new officers to our ranks,” Chief Ricciardelli said. “I’m confident they are ready to serve our community well and to uphold the high standards of the Saugus Police Department.”