Concord Appoints Barrett Moulton as Police Chief
The city manager has named a long-time veteran to lead the Concord Police Department permanently.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in People
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Barrett Moulton has been appointed as the permanent police chief of Concord. He officially steps into the role following a period of service as the department's interim chief.
Why it matters
The appointment fills a leadership vacancy created earlier this year when former Chief Bradley Osgood retired. Moulton will now lead the department where he has served for two decades.
Barrett Moulton brings 27 years of total law enforcement experience to the position. He has served the Concord Police Department since 2006.
The players
Barrett Moulton
He is a veteran law enforcement official who previously worked as an officer and sergeant in Loudon before joining the Concord force.
Bradley Osgood
He is the former Concord police chief whose retirement earlier in 2026 necessitated the search for new department leadership.
The details
Moulton was selected by the City Manager to lead the department permanently after serving as the interim chief since January 2026. He previously held the positions of deputy chief and was assigned to the Bureau of Support Services.
Timeline
Barrett Moulton joined the Concord Police Department in 2006.
Moulton was promoted to deputy chief in 2022.
Moulton was assigned to the Bureau of Support Services in 2024.
Moulton began serving as interim police chief in January 2026.
Moulton becomes permanent police chief on October 26, 2026.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows the standard administrative process established by the Concord City Charter for naming department heads. It solidifies the local leadership hierarchy following the transition period triggered by the previous chief's retirement.
Residents can expect stability in police department operations as the interim period concludes. This transition ensures continuity in law enforcement services and departmental management.
The takeaway
The transition from interim to permanent chief typically signals an effort by city management to maintain consistent operations. Citizens often see little change in daily safety protocols when a long-standing internal officer is promoted to the top post.
Further reading
For more information on local leadership, visit the Concord People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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