Solomon
NEWBURGH – Beacon Police Chief Douglas Solomon will be the next City of Newburgh chief, City Manager Michael Ciaravino announced Monday night. That appointment is subject to the civil service commission confirming his qualifications meet Newburgh’s requirements.
Solomon has been the full-time chief in Beacon for the past several years. Previously, he retired from the Monticello Village Police Department. He currently also serves as mayor of the Village of Monticello.
Ciaravino said Solomon is “eager” to relocate to Newburgh
as required for the chief’s post. That would mean Solomon would
have to resign as Monticello mayor.
Ciaravino cited Solomon’s experience in police work and ability to form relationships with the community among the reasons why he has selected Solomon.
“As part of his achievements with the City of Beacon, he worked with the US Department of Justice in devising department policies and procedures to be consistent with the consent decree and their federal guidelines,” Ciaravino said. “He has also earned the 2010 achievement award from the Sullivan County NAACP. He has also, as part of his skills and extensive experience, directed, planned, organized and supervised police operations at all levels.”
For the past few years, Newburgh has not had a chief, but has had lieutenants
serving as officers-in-charge.
If Solomon meets the requirements of Newburgh’s Civil Service Commission, he could start in his new job in short order.
