Leverett Police Chief new VP of W. Mass Chiefs of Police Assc.

Leverett’s Chief of Police Scott Minckler was sworn in last week as the 1st Vice President of the Western Mass Chiefs of Police Association.

By Franklin County Now December 16, 2025 7:24 am

LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Leverett’s Chief of Police Scott Minckler was sworn in last week as the 1st Vice President of the Western Mass Chiefs of Police Association.

Chief Minckler served as the 2nd Vice President for the past two years and will now hold the 1st Vice President role for the next two years.

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