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Plympton welcomes Benton as chief

October 22, 2021 By Deborah Anderson, Express Staff

The Plympton Police Dept. is pleased to announce that Scott D. Benton has begun his new role as Interim Police Chief.

Chief Benton, who most recently served as Chief of Police in Whitman, assumed the role on Friday, Oct. 15.  He brings with him a 33-year career in law enforcement.

Chief Benton grew up in Whitman and graduated from Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in 1982.   He studied law enforcement at Massasoit Community College and holds a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement from Western New England College.  In 2014, he earned his master’s degree in criminal justice from Curry College.

Throughout the years, Chief Benton fulfilled several roles and responsibilities for the Whitman Police Department, including sergeant, detective, shift supervisor, evidence officer, 911 coordinator, liquor license inspection agent, police prosecutor and deputy chief.Benton retired as Chief of the Whitman Police on Sept. 16, 2019.

“I am excited to be joining the Plympton Police Department as the interim Chief today,” Benton said.   “Through my years of experience, I know that any successful departments relies on the cooperation and passion of an entire team of supervisors, officers, and support staff.  I am looking forward to working with the members of the department as we serve the residents of Plympton.”

Chief Benton assumes his new role following the departure of Chief Matthew Clancy who recently took another job out of state.

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