The Special Operations Unit /Traffic Unit is overseen by Sergeant Kinnon Ryan. Officers Shawn Palmer, Vardy Duperval, Alex Chen, Lindo Rodrigues, Vincent Burton, Ray Saragian and Dispatcher Eileen Lohan are all part of the Special Operations Unit.
The Traffic Unit conducts enforcement and analysis in areas where motor vehicle complaints (both moving violations and parking complaints) are registered.
The Special Operations Unit works closely with the Town Departments, Businesses, Organizations and Educational Institutions located in Randolph. In addition to Touch a Truck type events, Officers will organize meet and greet events for the community or assist with problem orientated policing. Other duties include taking enforcement action for Town of Randolph by-laws for junk vehicles, parking enforcement, conducting background checks on solicitors/hackney licenses and issuing those licenses/permits.
The Motorcycle and Bicycle Units, part of the Strategic Operations Unit, work alongside the Special Operations Unit and consist of Motorcycle Officers Glenn Frazier, Kevin Donnelly, Josh Hunt, Marc Litalien, James Sutherland, Charles Boudreau and Brian Flaherty. The Bicycle Officers are Sergeant Scott Sherman, Detective Kristen Gagnon, Detective Joao Santos and Officers Stanley Udor and Leida Fernandes.
Motorcycle and Bicycle Officers fall under the Traffic/Special operations Unit.
Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Unit
Officer Craig Staffier is certified in Commercial Vehicle Enforcement and is specifically trained to inspect trucks and trailers, and their drivers, for safety and equipment compliance including inspection of brakes, tires, suspension, and safety equipment. The officer also has access to portable truck scales to weigh commercial vehicles believed to be overloaded in excess of weight limits. Overweight commercial vehicles can cause damage and crack the roads, requiring the Town to spend money and resources on costly road repairs.
