| Chief Cunningham Elected President of the Massachusetts Chiefs |
| December 11, 2008: Chief Terrence Cunningham was formally inducted as the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association President. The ceremony was held at the Wellesley Country Club, and was attended by both local and state dignitaries. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Govenor Deval Patrick opened the induction swearing in the Chief and making comments. Attorney General Martha Coakley also spoke. The Chief will serve as President for 2009. He has previously served in several keys area of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police. The organization has over 350 Chiefs of Police as members, and takes an active role in police issues in the Commonwealth. The Wellesley Honor Guard presented the colors during the event. The WPD command and administrative staff also attended the event. All Photos by Tim Gover and Chief Peter King |
| Chief Cunningham is sworn in as President of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association by Governor Deval Patrick . |
| Chief Cunningham with his wife Megan and his stepson Josh. |
| Chief Cunningham, Governor Deval Patrick, and Attorney General Martha Coakley |
| The Wellesley Police Honor Guard posting the colors. |
| The Wellesley Police Honor Guard from L to R: Sgt. Renzella, Off. Gonsalves, Det. McLaughlin, Off. Gerard, Off. Dennehy, Sgt. Whittemore, Sgt. Cleary, Off. Fritts, Off. Poirier, Off. Amalfi |
| Sgt. Jeff Renzella marches out during opening ceremonies. |
| Photos of the speakers, members and attendees at the induction ceremony |
| Senator Scott Brown |
| Kevin Burke Secretary of Public Safety |
| Governor Patrick, Attorney General Coakley and the Chief |
| Chief and Governor Patrick |
| Chief's Family and the Governor |
| Falmouth Chief Riello and Chief Cunningham |
| Wellesley Table |
| Members of Mass Chiefs |
| Representative Alice Peisch |
| National Anthem |
| Chief Wells (Milton PD) |
| Chief Riello (Outgoing President) Chief Cunningham (Incoming President) and Chief Wayne Sampson (Executive Director) |
| Outgoing and Incoming |
| Boston PD Gaelic Column |
| Martha Coakley |
| A second photo of the Honor Guard by Chief King |