Officer Carl Duda was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on December 2, 2009, at a ceremony held at the Guilderland Town Hall. Duda joined the department on August 11, 1995, as a lateral transfer from the Menands Police Department. During his time in Guilderland he was assigned to the Youth Services Division and also served as a school resource officer at the Farnsworth Middle School. Duda will replace Sgt. Glenn Stevens who is set to retire in early 2010.

Pictured (L to R) Chief Carol Lawlor, Captain Curt Cox, Sergeant Carl Duda and Lieutenant Dan McNally

Officer Matt Hanzalik rejoined the Guilderland Police Department when he was sworn in as the newest member on October 30, 2009. The ceremony took place at the Guilderland Town Hall. Hanzalik, a former Telecommunictor with the department was a lateral transfer from the Cobleskill Police Department in Schoharie County. Following field training he will be assigned to the Patrol Division.

Pictured Right: Officer Matt Hanzalik is sworn in by Supervisor Runion as his family looks on.