On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, friends, family, and officers of every rank from the Manchester Township Police Department gathered to honor and celebrate Corporal Richard Chevrier and his law enforcement career spanning more than 25 years.

Community celebrates career of retiring manchester police veteran — On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, friends, family, and officers of every rank from the Manchester Township Police Department gathered to honor and celebrate Corporal Richard Chevrier and his law enforcement career spanning more than 25 years.

For over 25 years, Corporal Richard Chevrier has served the community of Manchester as a trusted, respected, and friendly neighborhood police officer.

On Wednesday, Chevrier retired and was created by members of the community oh, his family, friends and officers from the Manchester Police Department.

During his retirement celebration, the President of Manchester Township PBA. Officer Anthony Iliadis, presented Corporal Chevrier with a retirement shadowbox highlighting the various units he served in, as well as the many awards he received throughout his extensive and decorated career.

“Corporal Chevrier was also presented his retirement police badge by Chief Robert Dolan.

“Having completed 25 years of exemplary service, Corporal Richard Chevrier has had many roles serving the community of Manchester Township, including Honor Guard member, Domestic Violence Instructor, and PBA #246 Executive Board member,” department spokesperson Capt. Vincent Manco said. “His service has been recognized with the Meritorious Award, Exceptional Duty Award, and Life Saving Award, among many others.”

“With Corporal Chevrier’s retirement, comes the loss of his knowledge and calm that his 25 years of patrol experience bring to handle any situation that may arise while on patrol,” said Chief Robert Dolan. “That type of experience is not easily replaced and will be missed. We are all very happy for him and his family on his retirement. Good luck Corporal Chevrier, we all appreciate your service.”

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