By Katie Aponte
The Littleton Select Board officially confirmed Lieutenant Douglas W. Landry as the town’s next Chief of Police. A lifelong resident of Shirley, Douglas steps into the role after completing a rigorous selection process that included a comprehensive outside agency assessment center and interviews with Select Board members.
During a special Select Board meeting which took place on June 30th, Landry received a unanimous vote from the board and addressed questions, outlining his vision for leading the Littleton Police Department—one centered on transparency, community partnership, and servant leadership.
Landry’s connection to law enforcement began early. A graduate of Ayer High School, he participated in a daily internship with the Shirley Police Department during his senior year under then-Chief Paul Thibodeau—an experience that helped set him on his career path. He later worked a short stint as a part-time communications dispatcher for Shirley Police before going on to become a sworn police officer.
Landry went on to spend four years as a police officer for the Nantucket Police Department, before transferring to the Littleton Police Department, where his career reflects dedicated service, progressing from patrol officer to Sergeant to Lieutenant, and now Chief of Police.
Chief Landry brings a strong academic foundation to the position. Along with years of professional development in police supervision and executive leadership, he holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Anna Maria College and Bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Westfield State University. In 2023, he completed the prestigious University of Louisville Southern Police Institute Command Officer’s Development Course. This fall he will attend Suffolk University’s Local Government Leadership and Management certificate program.
Beyond his departmental roles, Chief Landry has spent more than a decade as a Municipal Police Training Council instructor, shaping countless academy recruits who have gone on to serve as officers across the region. He also dedicated ten years to the NEMLEC Regional Response Team, including seven years on the unit’s SWAT team, responding to critical incidents throughout the northeast.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Landry thanked his family and colleagues for their support and expressed his excitement for the department’s future. He emphasized his commitment to leading with integrity and building a modern, community-focused police force.
Congratulations to Chief Landry on this well-earned achievement.