Springfield Police Department Promotes Captain, Lieutenant and Two Sergeants
Springfield, Mass. — On Thursday July 11th, Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers on behalf of the Springfield Police Department along with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held a promotional pinning ceremony for the Department’s newest Captain, Lieutenant and two Sergeants at Springfield City Hall.
Springfield Police Superintendent Akers promoted Lieutenant Juan Rosario to the rank of Captain, Sergeant Emily Dunn to the rank of Lieutenant and Officers Christopher Goodrow and Michael Stierle to the rank of Sergeant. These promotions took effect on Sunday July 7th.
Superintendent Akers stated, “I would like to congratulate these officers who worked extremely hard to earn these promotions. In my career, I didn’t become a Sergeant until I had 26 years on the job. I am pleased to see some of our talented officers begin to rise in the ranks at an earlier point in their careers. Family and friends of these newly promoted Supervisors should be proud of their efforts in achieving this accolade. As this is the first group of officers I am promoting as Superintendent, I will be expecting you to live up to your oath and be a leader for your fellow officers and I will also be watching your progress as you grow into these positions you have rightfully earned.”
Mayor Sarno stated, “I am proud to congratulate our brave and dedicated Springfield Police Officers who are being promoted to captain, lieutenant, and sergeant this week. Thank you to each and every one of you and your families for your service and continued brave and dedicated efforts in keeping our Springfield community safe. Wishing you continued good health and God speed.”
Captain Juan Rosario
Captain Juan Rosario has served the city of Springfield for nearly 28 years and served our country for more than 26 years.
The High School of Commerce graduate joined the United States Army and was active duty for more than six years. He later joined the Army Reserves where he served for more than 19 years.
Captain Rosario moved to Springfield at the age of three and would later receive a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Curry College. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2010 and to the rank of Lieutenant in 2016, twenty years after becoming a Springfield Police Officer.
Then Officer Rosario was a member of the Quebec (Student Support) Unit from 2005-2010 and received a departmental Commendation for his role in apprehending two bank robbery suspects who were later convicted.
He was pinned by Springfield Police Captain Ariel Toledo.
Lieutenant Emily Dunn
Lieutenant Dunn has been a member of the Springfield Police Department for nearly 17 years. She began her career as a Police Cadet in 2007 and graduated from the Police Academy in February 2012. The Springfield resident has worked in the former Narcotics Unit, Street Crimes Unit, Metro Unit and most recently in the Body-Worn Camera Unit.
She became a Supervisor in September 2020 when she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Then Officer Dunn received a Departmental Commendation for her role in delivering a baby in 2013. Her husband, Joseph Dunn is also a Springfield Police Lieutenant.
Dunn becomes the first female Hispanic Lieutenant in the department’s history.
She was pinned by her mother Norma Rios.
Sergeant Christopher Goodrow
A second-generation police officer, Sergeant Christopher Goodrow was pinned by his father, retired Sergeant Ronald Goodrow.
Then Officer Goodrow became a Springfield Police Officer in 2007 and was a Police Cadet beforehand. He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1998-2006 and was deployed twice.
The Springfield native who graduated from the High School of Science and Technology received an Associates’ Degree from Springfield Technical Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree from Westfield State University.
Sergeant Goodrow has most recently worked in the Traffic Bureau and is a member of the Motorcycle Unit. Sergeant Goodrow has two daughters, Olivia and Skylar, with his wife Lindsey.
Sergeant Michael Stierle
Sergeant Stierle is a Springfield Central Graduate and Springfield resident. He became a Springfield Police Officer 16 years ago in 2008.
Sergeant Stierle has received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from American International College. After beginning his career in the Squad, then Officer Stierle worked in the Student Support Unit, Traffic Bureau and most recently the Detective Bureau.
Sergeant Stierle was pinned by his friend Steve Balicki.
