WPD Welcomes Two New Full-time Officers

Staff Report

The Winthrop Police Department recently announced the swearing-in and hiring of new police officers Vanessa LaFlamme and Matthew Correale. 

Officer LaFlamme was hired in 2018 as a reserve officer and worked eight years part time for Winthrop Police while also serving as a Lieutenant at Boston Medical Center. She was an explorer with the police department since age 14 and has a bachelor’s degree from Lasell University. 

LaFlamme was sworn in as a full-time officer on July 13.

Correale graduated from the 23rd Recruit Officer Class Randolph Police Academy. He successfully completed over 20 weeks of intensive, standardized training in all aspects of law enforcement and will now serve as full-time police officer.

Officer Correale received the Firearms Achievement Award for being the best shot in the academy.

The new hires will immediately begin the department’s comprehensive Field Training Officer (FTO) program, where they will work alongside veteran officers to learn community-specific policing protocols, geography, and response procedures.

“We are thrilled to welcome these dedicated individuals to the Winthrop Police Department family,” said Police Chief John Goodwin. “They are joining our force at a pivotal time and have shown a tremendous commitment to serving and protecting our neighborhoods. Their addition will directly increase our capacity to respond to calls and support our community.”

Following the completion of the field training program, the new officers will be assigned the patrol divisions.