Police Career Opportunities

The Rockland Police Department is Hiring for a Patrol Officer!

36-Hour Work Week with 3 Days On/4 Days Off!
Up to $40+/hour starting pay for certified officers!

Why Rockland Police Department?
*INTEGRITY*EXCELLENCE*ACCOUNTABILITY*PROFESSIONALISM*

We are a community-centered law enforcement agency, located in beautiful Mid-Coast Maine. We pride ourselves in the quality of our work and professionalism. We are a fast-paced agency that still takes the time to connect with our community and the people we serve; working to help solve problems and improve the quality of life for our citizens.

Benefits Include:

• Excellent Family Medical, Vision & Dental
• Up to 5 Weeks Paid Vacation per Year
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 25 Year; 2/3 Maine State Retirement (No Minimum Age)
• Shift and Education Stipends
• Top Tier Equipment
• Paid Continued Education Opportunities
• Department Gym w/paid time to work out
• Paid Brazilian jiu-jitsu membership
• Vacation and Pay service credit for officers lateraling from another agency
• Veterans’ stipend

Department Specialties Include:

• Criminal Investigation Division
• School Resource Officer (SRO)
• K9 Officer
• Bike Patrol
• Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Investigator
• Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) Special Agent Assignment
• Computer Crimes Unit (CCU) Special Agent Assignment with Maine State Police
• Firearms, Taser & Use of Force Instructor
• Youth Mentorship Program (https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/05/14/mainefocus/mainefocus-education/rockland-midcoast-at-risk-youth-communtity-program-joam40zk0w/)
• Community Policing Certified by the University of Maine

For Questions or to Apply Contact Chief Carroll Today!
Download the Employment Application here.

Email: TCARROLL@ROCKLANDMAINE.GOV
Call: 207-594-0316 ext. 252
1 Police Plaza, Rockland, Maine

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MEET THE ROCKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT

Chief Tim Carroll (ROCKLAND 1)
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Chief Timothy “Tim” Carroll was born in Camden and grew up on Mount Desert Island. He attended the University of Maine at Orono, receiving an Associate Degree in Legal Technology, to better prepare him for his pursuit of a law enforcement career.

In 1991, fresh out of college and on his 21st birthday, Tim started his law enforcement career at the Rockland Police Department. A few years later, Tim joined the Bar Harbor Police Department as a Patrol Sergeant and then Maine Marine Patrol, where four of his family members had or were serving; during his tenure at the Marine Patrol, Tim received his Coast Guard Captains License and still holds it.

In 1998, Tim was honored with a life-saving award after he and another Marine Patrol Officer rescued three people involved in an overturned boat accident in Penobscot Bay, approximately three miles off the coast of Camden. Part of that rescue involved resuscitating an eight-year-old girl, who was submerged; she was hospitalized and survived.

In 2004 Tim left the Marine Patrol for a civilian career but in 2009, Tim re-entered law enforcement as a Patrol Deputy with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Not long after being hired, Sheriff Dennison promoted Tim to the Patrol Administrator position. Sheriff Dennison later appointed Tim as her Chief Deputy in 2010, where he served until his election to Sheriff in 2018. Tim’s position included overseeing not only the Patrol and Criminal Investigations Divisions but also the Knox County Jail. During this time as Sheriff, Tim was very active with the Maine Sheriffs’ Association and served on several county and state committees with a focus on improving today’s law enforcement services.

Tim served as the Sheriff of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office until becoming Chief Of Police in Rockland in July of 2022.

Tim has an extensive background in law enforcement leadership and is most proud of his graduating from the 270th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy. Tim comes from a long line of law enforcement family members, including his father who served over 51 years in law enforcement. For a short time, both he and his father were serving concurrently as Chief Deputies, Tim in Knox County and his father in Somerset County.

Tim has been an active athletics coach in his community and enjoys his time mentoring youth of all ages. He lives in Owls Head with his wife and son, his daughter is grown and lives in California.

Deputy Chief Alex Gaylor (ROCKLAND 2)
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Deputy Chief Alex Gaylor grew up in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire. After high school, Alex worked in the automotive field, spent a summer lobstering Down East, and eventually attended college back in NH for criminal justice.

Alex started his career in law enforcement in 2011 as a Patrol Officer in the Town of Brandon, Vermont. In 2014, Alex moved to Maine where he has family ties, and was hired by the Rockland Police Department as a Patrol Officer.

Alex quickly established himself while working the busy weekend overnight shift. Alex was awarded Rockland Police Department’s Employee of the Year in 2015 and the department’s Meritorious Service Award in 2017 for his role in apprehending a kidnapping suspect. In 2017, Officer Gaylor was promoted to Detective where he took the lead on multiple successful and complex investigations. In the years following, Alex was promoted to Detective Sergeant and in 2023 was appointed Deputy Chief.

Alex has been tasked with overseeing the Rockland Police Department’s Youth Mentorship Program, something that has quickly become a labor of love and ever-evolving program.

When not working, Alex enjoys spending time with his wife and children or exploring Maine on his motorcycle.

“I am proud of the great group of officers here at the Rockland Police Department. Of course, we are always looking inward at how we are doing things and how we can improve but have truly fostered a culture of professional and community-oriented policing. I believe a law enforcement agency can be both proactive in addressing crime, while still being community-focused and compassionate with those who we interact with. One of my favorite things about coming to work is thinking of outside-of-the-box ways to best solve problems in the community and doing my personal best to support our team of officers in their mission of professional policing. Policing is truly done best with community support, engagement, and when we all work together. I am proud of the community partnerships we have developed. Sir Robert Peel said it best “The police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full-time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence.”

Patrol Sergeant Andrew Redden (ROCKLAND 3)
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Straight out of West Virginia (and it shows) Sergeant Andrew Redden has been honored to protect and serve the City of Rockland for over 15 years and counting. Andrew started his career with Rockland in 2008 and credits the amazing community he serves, the friendships he’s made, and being part of the outstanding team here at Rockland Police Department as to why Rockland is so special to him.

Andrew has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and has been the Field Training Supervisor and a Field Training Officer for multiple years. Andrew plays a major role in the training of all new police officers and has helped ensure that the Rockland Police Department produces top-notch, community-oriented, and high-quality officers year after year.

Andrew has FIVE (yes 5) kids along with two very protective male Belgian Malinois dogs aka “the raptors”. He also has a slight and possibly concerning obsession with Tuck and Roll and you can frequently find him there having second, or third, breakfast.

Andrew loves to spend his off-duty time with his family, playing guitar, teaching his kids about hunting and fishing, and relaxing by a campfire. Much like the Jason Kelce of the Rockland Police Department, on Sundays, he is often shirtless and overly enthusiastically cheering on his favorite football team. Although very humble when it comes to most things, Andrew requested we remind everyone he is the Fantasy Football Champion of a multi-agency 16-team fantasy league.

Patrol Sergeant Scott Redmun (ROCKLAND 4)
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Sergeant Scott Redmun grew up in Turner Maine and graduated from Leavitt Area High School. After high school, Scott worked full-time and attended Central Maine Community College where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

In 2012, Scott began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer for the Oxford Police Department. In 2013, he moved to the Mid-Coast and was hired by the Rockland Police Department.

Scott attended the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro and is a graduate of the 26th BLETP. In 2015, Scott received the Rockland Police Department’s Meritorious Service Award for saving the life of a knife-yielding subject attempting to commit suicide.

Scott briefly left the Rockland Police Department during which time he worked as a Patrol Deputy for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. In 2017, Scott rejoined the Rockland Police Department and in 2019 was promoted to the rank of Patrol Sergeant.

Scott has a variety of responsibilities within the agency, one of them being the department’s firearms instructor. Scott is also a field training officer and has an active role in training new employees.

In his off time, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He’s an avid Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins fan. Scott also loves hunting, traveling with his family, and coaching his kid’s baseball team.

Patrol Sergeant Dan Duhamel (ROCKLAND 5)
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Sgt. Daniel DuHamel earned a Bachelor’s Degree in the Administration of Justice from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; after college, he began his career in law enforcement in January of 1995 in the State of Illinois. DuHamel completed a 10-week police academy in Illinois and retired from the Quincy, Illinois Police Department after 21 1/2 years of service; with the final rank of Patrol Lieutenant. DuHamel spent 7 years as a Detective and 10 years as a Patrol Sergeant; with the final 2 years being spent as a Patrol Lieutenant while working in Illinois.

After retiring from Illinois, DuHamel worked for the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office in Beaufort, SC from 2016 to 2020. During his tour with Beaufort County, DuHamel spent his last three years working as a Homicide Detective; with the last 2 years as a Detective Sergeant.

In 2021, DuHamel moved to Maine and joined the Rockland Police Department. In 2022, DuHamel was promoted to Patrol Sergeant.

Patrol Sergeant Michael Izzi (ROCKLAND 6)
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Sergeant Michael Izzi grew up in Connecticut before attending college in Massachusetts and earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

Upon graduation, Michael was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps and served four years on active duty as a Military Police Officer.

Michael transitioned to the Marine Corps Reserve as a Logistics Officer and began his civilian career in law enforcement in 2014 with the City of Alexandria, Virginia. As a member of the Alexandria Police Department, Michael served as a patrol officer, member of the Civil Disturbance Unit, Crisis Intervention Team member, and Special Operations Team member. In 2017, Michael earned a Master’s Degree in Justice Studies.

Michael joined the Rockland Police Department as a Patrol Officer in September of 2021 and was promoted to Sergeant in August 2022. Within the department, Michael is an ALERRT Instructor (active shooter response), APEX instructor (virtual reality training simulator), Field Training Officer Coordinator, Union Steward, and leads the department’s policy development and revision. A proponent of continuous training and improvement, Michael recently attained certification as a MCJA Instructor and looks forward to continuing to lead trainings for other officers.

Outside of work, you can find Michael traveling across the country for his Marine Corps Reserve duties, working on home improvement projects, enjoying the trails and nature of Maine, or playing hockey.

School Resource Officer John Bagley (ROCKLAND 7)
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Officer John Bagley grew up in Madawaska, Maine. After graduation, John attended the University of Maine at Orono and earned an AS Degree in Criminal Justice. During his last semester of college, John began working for the Knox County Sheriff’s office as a part-time deputy assigned to Vinalhaven Island. Upon graduation, John was hired full-time and was assigned to North Haven and Vinalhaven islands, before landing a slot back on the mainland. John graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in June of 2000 part of the 93rd Municipal County Basic Police School (MCBPS) and was hired by the Rockland Police Department in November of 2000.

John is assigned to the Bike Patrol Unit and has been since the spring of 2001. John is trained as a Crisis Negotiator through the F.B.I. Crisis Negotiation School and keeps current in that field as well as mental health crisis.

John is assigned to the day shift which allows him to go to the schools and interact with the kids, which is one of his favorite parts of the job. You can usually find him at an Oceanside School Sporting events both on and off duty. GO MARINERS!

In John’s off time, he loves spending time with his wife, three sons, and their close friends (Framily). John is passionate about all the New England sports teams and attends those as well as Sea Dogs and Mariner’s games when time allows. He enjoys playing golf and soccer, as well as many other outdoor activities like biking, camping, hiking, fishing, and being on the water in his boat cruising around Rockland Harbor. When trying to get away from it all, you can find John on a remote lake or island!

Officer Jeffery Aeschlimann (ROCKLAND 8)
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Officer Jeffery Aeschlimann was hired by the Rockland Police Department in 2019, after obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree from Unity College, majoring in Conservation Law Enforcement.

Jeff was named the Officer of the Year for 2020 and graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in 2021. Jeff is the Rockland Police Department’s Taser and Intoxilizyer instructor. In Jeff’s time off, he enjoys spending with his family.

Officer Logan Finnegan (ROCKLAND 9)
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Officer Logan Finnegan grew up in the Mid-Coast area, graduating from Oceanside High School in 2015. After high school, Logan enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, receiving training as an Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Systems Engineer. During his service, Logan was stationed in Hawaii but traveled to Japan, South Korea, and Australia, usually aboard the USS Wasp or USS Ashland.

Logan returned home in 2020 and was hired by the Rockland Police Department as a Patrol Officer. Logan attended and graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) in 2021. Logan is the Department’s Mechanics of Arrest, Restraint, and Control (MARC) instructor and recently attained his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Hayden Martz of Flow BJJ, located right here in Rockland. Logan recently became a field training officer and is eagerly awaiting new hires to train.

In his time off from work, Logan enjoys being with his family. Logan is arguably the Department’s largest Star Wars nerd, possessing fountains of knowledge regarding the Old Republic, Darth Maul, and Jar-Jar Binks.

Officer Connor Kerivan (ROCKLAND 10)
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Officer Connor Kerivan was born and raised in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire. Connor grew up in the outdoors, spending much of his youth hunting, fishing, and riding ATVs and snowmobiles.

After graduating high school, Connor went on to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Conservation Law Enforcement at Unity College, graduating in December 2020.

During the summer between junior and senior year of college, Connor worked for Old Orchard Beach Police Department as a summer reserve officer, where he completed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy pre-service training.

In 2020, after graduating college, Connor went back to NH and was hired by the Berlin Police Department, where he went through the 185th Full Time Police Academy. Connor worked as a Patrol Officer with the Berlin Police Department, until joining the Rockland Police Department in December of 2022.

K9 Officer Tim Davis (ROCKLAND 11)
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Officer Timothy Davis grew up in North Carolina. After graduating high school Tim spent time in Uzhgorod Ukraine teaching English as a Second Language and playing and coaching an American Football Team.

In 2004, Tim moved to Maine and married his wife Jes, who he met during his time in Ukraine.

In 2009, Tim began his career as a Corrections Officer at the Knox County Jail, and in 2013, was hired by the Camden Police Department as a Patrol Officer.

In 2017, Tim joined the Knox County Sheriff’s Office as a Patrol Deputy. While at the sheriff’s Office, Officer Davis became a certified DARE instructor, a certified academy instructor, a field training officer, ALERRT Instructor, and worked as the diversion deputy supervising individuals on community confinement.

In 2019, Officer Davis was chosen to be the K9 Handler and got his partner K9 Marek. In 2019, they completed the 480-hour Basic K9 Patrol School, and in 2020 they completed the 320-hour Basic Narcotic School.

In 2023, Tim and K9 Marek joined the Rockland Police Department. Now that Tim is with the Rockland Police Department, you are sure to see him at school sporting events and at our Youth Mentorship Program events around town.

During his free time, Tim enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 children. Tim is active in his community, coaching and refereeing basketball games, and during the summers you can find him working on the family blueberry farm.

Officer Drew Graham (ROCKLAND 12)
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Officer Drew Graham grew up in Portland, Maine. After graduating from Portland High, Drew attended Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and a Criminal Justice major. While at Norwich, Drew attended the New Hampshire Part-Time Police Academy as a recruit for the New Hampshire Marine Patrol and patrolled Lake Winnipesaukee between academic semesters.

After graduating college, Drew moved back to Maine where he was hired by Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Drew graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy as part of the 35th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) in 2018. Drew was subsequently promoted to Patrol Sergeant by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in 2021 and joined the Rockland Police Department in August 2023.

Drew specializes in response to active threats and has been through multiple trainings in the subject area provided by Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT). He enjoys organizing, facilitating, and assisting with response trainings for first responders throughout the community.

In Drew’s time off he loves spending time with his wife and young daughter and playing for the soccer team, Ted Lasso’s Biscuits, at the Pitch in Warren.

Officer Gab Duke (ROCKLAND 13)
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Officer Gabrielle Duke grew up in Rockport, Maine where she graduated from Camden Hills Regional High School in 2010. Gab went to Husson University, where she played on the basketball team, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education.

Gab taught elementary Phys. Ed. in the RSU #13 school district for 7 years before deciding to make the switch to a career in law enforcement. She started her career with the Camden Police Department and graduated from the 45th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in May of 2024.

In her time off, Gab enjoys spending time with her family, especially watching her nephews play basketball. She has two cats and one dog and can often be found cuddled up with them on her couch while reading a book. She is looking forward to working in Rockland and connecting with the youth that she has taught for many years.

Officer Joshua Lemoi (ROCKLAND 14)
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Officer Josh Lemoi grew up on Block Island, Rhode Island. After graduating high school, Josh enlisted in the U. S. Coast Guard, serving at various units In Maine including being stationed at CG Station Rockland for numerous years.

In 2020, Josh began his law enforcement career with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff assigned to North Haven, and also covering Vinalhaven. Josh attended and graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) in 2021. Josh recently moved to the mainland and joined the Rockland Police Department.

In his off time, Josh enjoys spending his time with his family and trying to perfect his golf course of a lawn.

Officer Celjeta “Jeta” Bixhaku (ROCKLAND 15)

Officer Celjeta “Jeta” Bixhaku has been a dedicated member of the law enforcement community since 2020, following her move to Maine in 2015. Jeta began her career with the Rockland Police Department before joining the Rockport Police Department; where she graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and made significant contributions as a certified Field Training Officer, Drug Recognition Expert, and Bola Wrap Instructor.

Committed to continuous professional development, Jeta has participated in several advanced training programs, including the FBI LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute, which has enhanced her leadership skills and prepared her for greater responsibilities within the department. Currently, she is working towards her associate degree, furthering her education to better serve her community.

Fluent in four languages, Jeta can connect with a diverse range of individuals, bringing a unique perspective to her role in law enforcement. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she values quality time with her family and enjoys reading. Jeta’s dedication to her work and her community, combined with her love for learning, makes her a well-rounded and passionate officer.

Detective Sergeant Max King (ROCKLAND 20)
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Detective Sergeant Max King was born in Massachusetts and was raised most of his life here in Maine.

In 2007, Max joined the United States Marine Corps and was deployed overseas to both Afghanistan and Iraq.

Max began his law enforcement career in 2012, during which time he has served in a variety of investigative positions, including time at Maine Drug Enforcement and working closely with survivors of domestic assault as the department’s lead Domestic Violence Investigator.

Max likes to spend his off time with his family, has a love/hate relationship with the Boston Bruins, and would be tempted to trade one of his children in for a well-baked pie (his words not ours).

Detective Anne Griffith (ROCKLAND 21)
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Detective Anne Griffith grew up in Knox County as part of a large family. Her father is the late Maine State Trooper James Andrew Griffith who died in the line of duty on April 15, 1996, and her mother is Kate Braestrup who is the current Chaplain for the Maine Warden Service.

Anne began her law enforcement career working briefly for the Thomaston Police Department before being hired as a civilian analyst for the Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC).

In 2017, Anne was hired by the Rockland Police Department and graduated from the 34th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. In 2021, Anne was promoted to detective. In 2022, Anne was sworn in as Special Agent for the Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit where she investigates the exploitation of children across the state of Maine.

Anne assisted the Rockland Police Department in implementing the Critical Incident Stress Management/Peer Support team. As a CISM member, Anne is part of a state-wide team that responds to potentially traumatic incidents that police officers have responded to, in order to care for their mental and physical well-being.

Anne specializes in the forensic interviewing of children, child exploitation/crimes against children, and computer crimes. Anne is a Field Training Officer and teaches several courses at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy including Implicit Bias and Death Notification.

While off duty, Det. Griffith likes to spend time in her garden or with her family.

Detective Jordan Jandreau (ROCKLAND 22)
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Detective Jordan Jandreau, originally from Maryland, attended college at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. In 2019, Jordan started his law enforcement career here at the Rockland Police Department.

Since that time, Jordan has become a certified Field Training Officer, Fair and Impartial Policing Instructor, and Critical Incident Debriefer. Jordan, who was awarded Officer of the Year in 2022, is the Rockland Police Department’s Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) for Operating Under the Influence Investigations and has received praise and respect in this field for his dedication and proficiency. In 2024, Jordan was promoted to Detective.

Jordan has been a member of the United States Army Reserves for 11 years where he currently is assigned as the Equal Opportunity Sergeant for his Battalion.

In Jordan’s free time, you will not find him…because he will be avoiding all of society enjoying nature in the great north woods somewhere.

Parking Enforcement Officer Troy Peasley (ROCKLAND 30)
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Traffic Officer Troy Peasley was born on White Street in Rockland and graduated from Rockland High School in 1987.

After high school, Troy did a 4 year enlistment in the US Air Force, during which time he earned a marksmanship ribbon, and was a member of the rapid runway repair and hazmat teams.

In 1993, Troy received his associate degree in law enforcement at SMTC in South Portland and recently became a college student again, continuing his education to finish his bachelor’s degree.

Troy can be found walking the streets of Rockland during pouring rain, freezing cold, and the most humid days in August; and always with a smile on his face. Troy serves as Animal Control Officer, loves working the summer festivals, and is always willing to step up and step outside his traditional roles to help around the office and keep the Department running smoothly. This July, Troy starts his 30th year with the Rockland Police Department and has twice earned Rockland Police Department Officer of the Year.

Since 2006 Troy has been the Rockland Police Department’s Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics liaison. In 2007, Troy represented the State of Maine as a member of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg Team in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in China; where he spent 17 days overseas. In 2014, he again represented the State of Maine, running the final leg at the USA Summer Games.

You often will see Troy organizing and attending local Special Olympics Maine events and fundraisers. In 2019, the Maine Law Enforcement Torch Run recognized Troy with their most prestigious honor, The Bob Bell Award, for volunteerism and dedication to the Special Olympics.

Troy is proud of his work ethic (and superb immunity) which undoubtedly led him to hold the record for going over 12 years and 8 months without ever calling out sick; until he was finally forced to stay home with COVID in 2021.

Troy enjoys playing ice hockey, golf, jogging, and fishing. Troy is married and has two adult children. Troy and his wife are avid Boston sports and country music fans and love attending games and concerts together. Troy also has a passion for traveling and in 2022, he completed his goal of visiting all 50 states.

K9 Marek

K9 Officer Marek is a 6-year-old German Shepherd born at Von Woden Kennels in Weld Maine. Unlike other police dogs, K9 Marek started his life as a house pet, but the family soon realized that Marek was meant for something much more. At 14 months old, Marek was given back to the kennel because he was too much for the family to handle. The owner of the kennel, who is also a K9 handler, tested Marek to see if he would be right for the job, and well, Marek bit through the trainer’s thumb….So we guess that meant he passed?

Marek was paired with Officer Tim Davis and it was clear from the beginning that they were two peas in a pod. Trainers say that handlers always get the dog that they need and not the dog that they want. This was very true for Officer Davis and K9 Marek and it is very clear that Officer Davis would be lost without Marek (literally and figuratively).

Marek is certified as a dual-purpose, patrol and narcotics K9. Marek is trained in tracking, suspect apprehension, handler protection, evidence searching, building searching, and to alert to the odor of four different illegal substances.

Since coming to the Rockland Police Department, Marek has successfully assisted officers in locating hidden narcotics and several successful tracks, both in Rockland and surrounding jurisdictions. If you see K9 Marek out and about or riding around by Officer Davis don’t be surprised if he barks at you. It is not that he doesn’t like you, he is just very intense and takes his job very seriously.

K9 Freya

K9 Freya is a 4-month-old black lab that will be trained in tracking, evidence recovery, and narcotic detection. K9 Freya and Officer Davis will continue to train with All Points Maine Police Canines.

K9 Freya comes to the department from Mill Pond Retrievers LLC out of Owls Head where the owner David Eaton, a Rockland native, graciously donated K9 Freya to the Rockland Police Department’s K9 program.

David stated that it was his way of giving back to the city that he grew up in. We are excited to see what K9 Freya can do. The dogs that come from Mill Pond Retrievers are top of the line sport and game dogs which fits nicely with what we look for in a police canine. Again, a huge thank you to David Eaton and Mill Pond Retrievers for giving back into the community to make it a safer place.

For Questions or to Apply Contact Chief Carroll Today!

Email: tcarroll@rocklandmaine.gov
Call: 207-594-0316 ext. 252

1 Police Plaza, Rockland, Maine