Chief Goncalves began her career with the Pawtucket Police Department on December 11, 1998. She has served in the Patrol Division, Narcotics Division and Detective Division.
Chief Goncalves was promoted to Sergeant in 2003; Detective Sergeant in 2006; Lieutenant in 2011; Captain in September 2011 and Major in September 2015 overseeing the Major Crimes Unit. Chief Goncalves was also an original member of the Sex Offender Law Enforcement Multidisciplinary Network (SOLEMN) and also served as the Police Department's Prosecuting Officer.
Chief Goncalves holds a BS Degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University and a Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law. She is a licensed attorney in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Major Holden joined the Pawtucket Police Department in 2002. He currently serves as the Detective Division Commander, responsible for the management and planning of the Department's Investigative Units. Major Holden is the Department's Canine Coordinator and member of the Special Response Team.
Major Holden previously served as the Officer-in-Charge of the Patrol Division, Office of Professional Standards, Narcotics Unit, Administration Division as well as the Executive Officer of the Detective Division.
Major Holden holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University and a Master of Public Administration degree from Anna Maria College.
Major Dolan joined the Pawtucket Police Department in 2005. He currently serves as the Patrol Commander, responsible for the management of the Patrol Division, the Community Policing Unit, the Traffic Division, and the Planning & Training Division. He is also a member of the department's Special Response Team.
Major Dolan previously served as the Detective Captain and Patrol Captain. He also has spent time as a supervisor in the Community Policing Unit and the Planning and Training Division, where he was a certified instructor in many disciplines.
Major Dolan holds an Associate of Science degree in Law Enforcement from the Community College of Rhode Island, a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University and a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University.
Major Mal joined the Pawtucket Police Department in 2006. He currently serves as the Administration Division Commander, responsible for the management of the police department's assets, purchasing, and budgetary matters.
Major Mal previously served in a number of different capacities, including as the Officer-in-Charge of the Community Policing Unit and the Office of Professional Standards, as well as the Executive Officer of the Patrol Division and the Detective Division.
Major Mal holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Rhode Island College and a Juris Doctor in Law from Syracuse University. Major Mal also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
