By Beth David, Editor
The Acushnet Police Department welcomed a new officer to the ranks when Justin Melo was officially sworn in on 3/22/26.
“Please join Chief Gary S. Coppa and the members of the Acushnet Police Department in welcoming our newest Full-time Patrol Officer, Justin Melo!!!” the Acushnet Police Department posted on its Facebook page. “With family and members of the department present, Ofc. Melo was officially sworn in today by Acushnet Town Clerk Pam Labonte. Ofc. Melo comes to the APD as a much needed lateral transfer from the Rochester Police Department.”
Officer Melo began a brief training program immediately.
“So be on the look-out and make sure to say Hi!!!!!” read the post. “Welcome Ofc. Melo!!!!”
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- Acushnet Town Clerk, Pamela Labonte, swears in police officer Justin Melo on 3/12/26. Photo from Acushnet Police Department Facebook page.
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- Acushnet police officer, Justin Melo (RIGHT listens as Chief Gary Coppa speaks during a ceremony swearing in Officer Melo on 3/12/26. Photo from Acushnet Police Department Facebook page.
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- L-R: Acushnet Police Chief, Gary Coppa, shakes the hand of police officer, Justin Melo on 3/12/26, after he is sworn in. Photo from Acushnet Police Department Facebook page.
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