d'Entremont Named New Dedham Police Chief

The Dedham Board of Selectmen voted unanimously (5-0) to accept Town Administrator Bill Keegan's recommendation and appoint Lt. Michael d'Entremont as the next chief of the Dedham Police Department. 

Former Police Chief Michael Weir retired from the position in June, and d'Entremont has led the department since.

D'Entremont has served on the Dedham force for 14 years, and seven of those as an administrator. He has a master's in criminal justice administration, an M.B.A. from Bentley, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts.

"Mike has a very sound knowledge of the inter-workings of the department - the budget, policies, procedures and the law," Keegan said after the meeting.

D'Entremont will remain the acting chief until an official and formal swearing-in ceremony can happen. Keegan estimated that would occur within 30 days.

Keegan and other search committee members interviewed potential candidates in mid-August.