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Haverhill Names Wayne Tracy Acting Police Chief to Steady Department

City leaders cast the move as a reset during twin investigations into management issues plus the July death of Francis Gigliotti.

Haverhill appoints Wayne Tracy as its third police chief in months, following leadership controversies, officer deaths, and ongoing investigations into the department.
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Overview

  • Capt. Wayne Tracy was introduced at Tuesday's city council meeting as acting chief, drawing public praise from councilors and applause from officers.
  • Tracy becomes the department’s third leader in roughly two weeks and is a 21-year Haverhill officer who grew up in the city.
  • Mayor Melinda E. Barrett said an independent review led by attorney Regina M. Ryan is underway, with officer interviews focused on internal communication, management, and personnel issues.
  • The Essex County district attorney continues to investigate the July death of Francis Gigliotti, ruled a homicide after seven officers restrained him.
  • Chief Robert Pistone was placed on leave and retired, Deputy Chief Stephen Doherty briefly served as acting chief before being put on leave following a union no-confidence vote, and a small culture reset includes renaming the chief’s parking spot to “Employee Excellence Parking.”