Peter Couture
Law Enforcement Program Instructor
Biography:
Retired Lieutenant
Married, three children, (2) granddaughters (1) grandson
Augusta resident
Favorite sports teams: Boston Red Sox/San Francisco 49ers
Interest: Weight Lifting
Experience:
Augusta Police Department
Lieutenant/Watch Commander 1996-2007: Responsible for daily operations of Patrol Division.
Supervisor in charge of Parking District (2004-2007).
Records/Communications Division Commander (1996-1999).
Department Training Coordinator (1996-1999)
Sergeant: 1993-1996
Supervised the night and evening shift. Supervisor in charge of Field Training Program. Instructor Civilian Police Academy.
Patrolman: 1987-1993
Patrol duties for evening and day shift. Field Training Officer.
Detective/Juvenile Officer: 1986-1987
Investigated juvenile crime and child abuse. Instructed at local schools. Drug investigations.
Patrolman: 1980-1986
Assigned to night and evening shift. Field Training Officer.
Training: Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Education:
Maine Criminal Justice Academy; certified 1981
Winslow High School; diploma 1976
In-Service schools; 1980-2007
Mid-Management Certification
Executive Leadership Certification
Certifications/Awards:
Maine Criminal Justice Academy Certification
Employee of the Year (City), 1997
Employee of the Year (Department), 1997
Merit Award