The town of Irondequoit has a new police chief. On Tuesday night, Supervisor Rory Fitzpatrick announced that Scott Peters, a former longtime member of the Rochester Police Department, will be the new chief.
Peters will replace Alan Laird, who retired in November.
Peters spent more than 30 years in law enforcement, with almost 27 years in the Rochester Police Department, including having been the commanding officer of its SWAT team and deputy chief of operations.
When he retired from the city police department in 2019, he joined the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, where he serves as a major felony crimes investigator.
“I have previously worked with many of the officers in the department and I look forward to working with them and using our combined talents focusing on public safety to make Irondequoit the best place to work and live for all,” Peters said in a statement.
Fitzpatrick said that Peters’ “years of trusted leadership will be a great asset to the men and women of the Police Department, along with his strong commitment to keep our community safe.”
Peters will officially begin his new role after completing a full background investigation.
