Police Capt. Cronin to be appointed new Police Chief

Special to The Advocate

  Mayor Gary Christenson and Police Commissioner Salvatore Gennetti announce Captain Glenn T. Cronin as the new Chief of the Malden Police Department.

  “I am pleased to announce the selection of Glenn Cronin to serve as Malden’s Police Chief,” said Mayor Christenson. “I am confident that with his background, experience, skills and involvement in the community he will effectively lead the Department and continue the high quality, professional service that is already delivered.”

  Commissioner Gennetti added, “Mayor Christenson and I are confident that the Police Department will continue its success under his leadership, and we look forward to working with Chief Cronin as we continue to serve of our community.”

  Captain Cronin has been with the Malden Police Department since 1994 when he started as a Patrolman. During his early years on the force, he attended Western New England University and earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 1998. Later he received a master’s in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from Western New England University and graduated from the 227th session of the National Academy in December of 2006. Glenn was promoted to Sergeant in 2003, Lieutenant in 2005 and Captain in 2012.

  Malden City Clerk Greg Lucey will swear Cronin in on July 1 – with a ceremony to follow in the coming weeks. He will replace current Police Chief Kevin Molis, who retires at the end of the month.

  Mayor Christenson commended Chief Molis: “He has done an excellent job and I want to thank him for his dedicated service and commitment to our City, not only as Chief of the Department but throughout his entire career on the Malden Police Department.”