About Us

The Orono Police Department has adopted the philosophy of Community Policing. We have several programs that are already in place such as a School Resource Officer, The D.A.R.E. Program, The Neighborhood Watch Program, Good Morning Program,  House/Property Check Program, K-9 Officer and our Detective acts as a liaison between the Police Department and the Business Community.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a safe, secure atmosphere and to the enhance the quality of life in the Town of Orono by working cooperatively with the public. We strive to strengthen public confidence in our organization and promote a safe and friendly community through enforcement and education.

Our Staff

Gary Duquette - Chief of Police

Josh Ewing - Captain
• MCJA Certified Instructor in Firearms, Urban Rifle
• Department Armorer

Scott Scripture - Sergeant
• MCJA Certified Instructor
• Field Training Officer
• Crisis Intervention Team member

Scott Wilcox - Sergeant
• MCJA Certified Instructor in Intoxilyzer and Taser
• A former Cadre at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
• Crisis Intervention Team member 
• Spike Mat Instructor
• Field Training Officer

Scott Lajoie - Sergeant
• MCJA Certified Instructor in Defensive Tactics, Baton, Handcuffing, and OC Spray
• Field Training Officer 

Andrew Whitehouse - Detective
• MCJA Certified Instructor in Juvenile Law, Liquor Law, Hate and Bias Crimes
• Crisis Intervention Team member 
• Field Training Officer 

 Wilfred King - Patrol Officer
• Domestic Violence Coordinator

Christopher Watson - Patrol Officer
• DARE Instructor
• Crisis Intervention Team member
• Accident Reconstructionist
• Domestic Violence Coordinator

Jason Zalva - Patrol Officer
• Crisis Intervention Team member
• Interactive Use of Force Instructor

Derek Dinsmore - K-9 Officer
• Field Training Officer  
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Instructor
• Spike Mat Instructor

Caliber - K-9

Edward Leskey - Patrol Officer
• Crisis Intervention Team member

Stephen Marko - Patrol Officer

Daniel Merrill - Patrol Officer

Christine McAvoy - Reserve Officer
• Certified Terminal Operator

Jessica Mason - Administrative Assistant
Cpl. Lee Cookson - Police Services Volunteer Coordinator
Paul Reagan - Police Services Volunteer