Shawn Mullaney (left) and Tammy Bennett (right) are shown with Sheriff Lew Evangelidis. With promotions to Lieutenant, both will assume administrative responsibilities at the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction.
The Worcester County Jail and House of Correction is responsible for pre-trial detainees and inmates sentenced to 2.5 years or less. The facility can house over 1,000 inmates and is in West Boylston, MA. The sheriff’s office also operates community centers in Fitchburg, Worcester, and Webster.
Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis Promotes Two from area to Lieutenant
For the first time in 3 years, the Sheriff has promoted officers to the rank of Lieutenant. Among those honored: Ashburnham’s Shawn Mullaney and Baldwinville’s Tammy Bennett.
Shawn Mullaney, a 20-year WCSO veteran, began his career in 2004 and was promoted to sergeant in 2022. Before his promotion to lieutenant, Mullaney worked under the Maintenance Department and assisted with the WCSO Organic Farm Program. Mullaney will build upon this role and assist with the maintenance of department vehicles.
Tammy Bennett, an 11-year WCSO veteran, began her career in 2012 and was promoted to sergeant in 2022. Before her promotion to lieutenant, Bennett worked as both a line staff and in the Transportation Department. She also served on the WCSO Shake Down team. Bennett will now assist with advanced operations in the Main Jail area of the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction.
“At the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, promotions are granted to those who have earned them through exceptional merit, unwavering work ethic, and steadfast dedication to duty,” commented Sheriff Evangelidis. “This group has proven themselves as leaders during their tenure with the sheriff’s office. I look forward to seeing the lieutenants settle into their roles, mentor newer staff, and execute the mission of the sheriff’s office for the residents of Worcester County.”