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Methuen resident and interim Police Lt. Eric Ferreira has been promoted to Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Reserve, the highest rank which an enlisted member of the military may earn.
Mayor Neil Perry said Ferreira was hired by the Methuen Police Department in July, 2012, and currently serves as interim lieutenant within the Office of Professional Standards and Accreditation. It is a new role created to address concerns resulting from a recent police department audit.
“Eric is a consummate professional and a highly respected leader among his peers. He is truly deserving of this honor and the city is very proud of his accomplishments,” Perry said in a statement.