Barrington Police Chief stepping down

Town is interviewing five finalists for the position

By Josh Bickford
Posted 5/24/21

Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo is retiring.  

The longtime member of the Barrington Police Department announced earlier this month that he would be stepping down. His final day …

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Barrington Police Chief stepping down

Town is interviewing five finalists for the position

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Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo is retiring. 

The longtime member of the Barrington Police Department announced earlier this month that he would be stepping down. His final day with the department is July 2, as he will likely help with the transition phase. 

The town began searching for the next police chief in early May, closed the application period on May 21, and is expected to interview candidates this week. Dozens of people applied for the position, and officials have identified a group of five applicants as finalists for the job.

Chief DeCrescenzo began his work with the Barrington Police Department on March 24, 1986. A graduate of Bryant College, he was the valedictorian of his graduating class at the police academy. He was promoted to sergeant after just five years with the Barrington Police Department and was later named head of the detectives. He was named Barrington Police Chief in 2019, replacing former Chief John LaCross. 

Chief DeCrescenzo said his decision to retire from the police department was not an easy one.

“It was a … long, thought-out, difficult decision,” he said. “I was here right out of school. I’ve been here most of my adult life. It’s difficult to leave something like that…”

Chief DeCrescenzo said his time with the force has been very rewarding. He also mentioned a great working relationship with leaders of the town’s municipal government.

“It’s been nothing but enjoyable,” he said. “The recent administration has been excellent to the police. The town manager and town council, they’ve been very supportive of the police department.”

Chief DeCrescenzo is one of the longest-tenured members of the Barrington Police Department. He said only a few officers have had longer runs with the BPD, and mentioned the late former police chief John Lazzaro, who was with the department for more than 38 years. 

Position details

According to the job posting included on the town’s website, candidates for the police chief position should “possess demonstrated leadership and people skills, high integrity, proven success in problem-solving policing methods, data-driven deployment methodologies, and department-level financial management.”

The posting also said candidates must have a “minimum of 10 years progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including at least 5 years of high level supervisory/leadership experience.” A bachelor’s or master’s degree is preferred. 

The position offers a hiring salary range of between $90,000 to $110,000, depending on qualifications. 

The posting encouraged women and minorities to apply for the job.  

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