Richard Armand Benoit

Background

Benoit, Richard Armand was born on January 29, 1942 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Oliver Maurice and Delina Marie Benoit.

Education

AS, Bristol Community College, Fall River, Massachusetts, 1972; Bachelor of Science, Salve Regina U., 1975; Master of Science, Salve Regina U., 1979; Juris Doctor, Southern New England School Law, New Bedford, 1989.

Career

Police officer, New Bedford Police Department, 1967-1971; sergeant, New Bedford Police Department, 1971-1975; Lieutenant, New Bedford Police Department, 1975-1982; captain, New Bedford Police Department, 1982-1986; chief of police, New Bedford Police Department, since 1986; private practice law, New Bedford, since 1990. Director, instructor New Bedford Police Academy, 1975-1985.

Achievements

• Richard Armand Benoit has been listed as a reputable police chief, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Mayor's Task Force on Drug Free Community, New Bedford, Neighborhood Crime Watch, New Bedford, Young Men’s Christian Association, New Bedford. With United States Army, 1959-1962. Member American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, International Association Chiefs of Police.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, golf, reading.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Joan Nobrega, November 17, 1962. Children: Karen Marie Carvalho, Richard Michael.

Father:

Oliver Maurice Benoit

Mother:

Delina Marie Benoit

Spouse:

Elizabeth Joan Nobrega

child:

Karen Marie Carvalho Benoit

child:

Richard Michael Benoit