Norwich PD Officer Burnett promoted to detective, appointed to drug task force
City of Norwich Police Department Officer Corey Burnett was recently promoted to detective. In this role, Burnett will handle felony-level crimes while also assisting on the NPD's drug task force. (Submitted photo)
NORWICH — The City of Norwich Police Department (NPD) recently promoted Officer Corey Burnett to the position of detective.
"We have great officers at Norwich PD, and it was not an easy choice. Officer Burnett has a distinguished record and a great work ethic. He makes himself available for overtime and is always volunteering to take part in community education programs," said NPD Chief Reuben Roach.
Burnett, along with two other NPD detectives, will be working on the department's drug task force as well as handling felony-level crimes.
Roach said he worked closely with City of Norwich Mayor Brian Doliver in 2023 to plan out and form the task force, with the goal of reducing substance use and overdose rates in the city.
In November 2023, Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19) announced $1.5 million in Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants would be distributed to Southern Tier police departments, with the NPD to receive $125,000 over three years. That grant allowed the department to promote Burnett and get an extra set of hands on the drug task force.
"Like all plans, bringing them to fruition is tedious and time consuming," said Roach. "However, with our current staffing, and the COPS grant that Congressman Marc Molinaro helped us secure, we were able to make this happen."
The task force has brought together several local organizations to create a multifaceted approach to area substance use and addiction. Currently, the drug task force includes members from the NPD, Chenango County Mental Health, the City of Norwich Common Council, Catholic Charities, and FORDO.
"We realize that arresting our way out of addiction is an impossible and unrealistic expectation. The task force has been created to bring local leaders to the table who can help those with addiction and housing issues, after the police department has had interactions or arrests with them," said Roach. "Working together to help those who need it and collaborating to make our community a safe place to work and live is the goal."
"We are planning to expand and bring other agencies and resources into this task force as we move forward," he added.
Roach said he anticipates obstacles along the way as the group progresses, but members of the task force are committed to finding positive solutions to keep the community safe.
"As is the case with all organizations, we expect challenges and obstacles, but working together we will get through them," he said. "This is a relatively new concept for this area, and I want to stress to everyone that members of this task force are adapting to legislative changes and bringing forward positive solutions. Fostering business growth, safe neighborhoods, and treatment for those that need it is essential."
"We have great officers at Norwich PD, and it was not an easy choice. Officer Burnett has a distinguished record and a great work ethic. He makes himself available for overtime and is always volunteering to take part in community education programs," said NPD Chief Reuben Roach.
Burnett, along with two other NPD detectives, will be working on the department's drug task force as well as handling felony-level crimes.
Roach said he worked closely with City of Norwich Mayor Brian Doliver in 2023 to plan out and form the task force, with the goal of reducing substance use and overdose rates in the city.
In November 2023, Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19) announced $1.5 million in Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants would be distributed to Southern Tier police departments, with the NPD to receive $125,000 over three years. That grant allowed the department to promote Burnett and get an extra set of hands on the drug task force.
"Like all plans, bringing them to fruition is tedious and time consuming," said Roach. "However, with our current staffing, and the COPS grant that Congressman Marc Molinaro helped us secure, we were able to make this happen."
The task force has brought together several local organizations to create a multifaceted approach to area substance use and addiction. Currently, the drug task force includes members from the NPD, Chenango County Mental Health, the City of Norwich Common Council, Catholic Charities, and FORDO.
"We realize that arresting our way out of addiction is an impossible and unrealistic expectation. The task force has been created to bring local leaders to the table who can help those with addiction and housing issues, after the police department has had interactions or arrests with them," said Roach. "Working together to help those who need it and collaborating to make our community a safe place to work and live is the goal."
"We are planning to expand and bring other agencies and resources into this task force as we move forward," he added.
Roach said he anticipates obstacles along the way as the group progresses, but members of the task force are committed to finding positive solutions to keep the community safe.
"As is the case with all organizations, we expect challenges and obstacles, but working together we will get through them," he said. "This is a relatively new concept for this area, and I want to stress to everyone that members of this task force are adapting to legislative changes and bringing forward positive solutions. Fostering business growth, safe neighborhoods, and treatment for those that need it is essential."
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