Hipolito Nunez has been a member of the Westfield Police Department since 1985 and a lieutenant since 1999.
WESTFIELD – The Police Commission has approved the promotion of veteran Lt. Hipolito Nunez to a new administrative captain’s position created earlier this year under a Police Department reorganization.
The promotion of Nunez, a lieutenant since 1999 and a member of the department since 1985, will be effective Aug. 8, Capt. Michael A. McCabe said Friday.
As administrative captain, Nunez will oversee computer, dispatch, auxiliary police staff, department training operations and be responsible for seeking public safety grants.
“It will involve a lot of stuff,” said McCabe.
Nunez was unable for comment on the promotion Friday. His advancement is contingent upon contract negotiations.
McCabe serves as patrol captain and supervises the department budget, grants, uniform patrol officers, community police unit, traffic, animal control, domestic violence and reserve officers.
McCabe has served in the department’s only captain position since May 2008 when he replaced Capt. Michael Avonti who retired.
In other action Thursday night, the Police Commission approved the promotion of Sgt. Michael C. Ugolik to the rank of lieutenant effective Aug. 8. He has been on the police force since 1985.
Also, Patrolman Robert Saunders will be advanced to sergeant effective Aug. 8. He has been a member of the department since 1999.