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Portsmouth Appoints New Deputy Police Chief

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The town of Portsmouth has appointed a new deputy chief of police. 

Lt. Brian P. Peters has been chosen to serve as the new deputy police chief, announced Town Administrator John Klimm on Tuesday. The appointment comes a little more than a week after the selection of a new police chief. 

Peters, a 15-year member of the Portsmouth Police Department, was selected after extensive interviews with candidates held by Klimm and incoming Police Chief Thomas Lee.  

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Peters holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Salve Regina University and a master’s degree in criminal justice management from Roger Williams University.

He has served on the Portsmouth Police Department since 1998 in various capacities including patrolman, detective inspector, sergeant and detective lieutenant.

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“I share Chief Lee’s confidence in Deputy Peters and believe Brian Peters will make an outstanding deputy chief," Klimm said. "He will be a critical part of the new leadership team of the Portsmouth Police Department and his education and years of experience will serve the citizens of Portsmouth well over the coming years.”

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