Mark Cavic named new Moultonborough police chief

MOULTONBOROUGH — The Moultonborough Selectboard has named a new police chief, promoting long-time Lt. Mark Cavic to the top role. He replaces former Chief Peter Beede Jr., who served with the Moultonborough Police Department for nearly 30 years, before retiring this summer.

“We are very pleased to have Mark step into the role of police chief. His experience with our department, including his recent service as officer in charge, combined with his prior experience as a police chief and extensive federal law enforcement background, provides a strong foundation for leadership of the Moultonborough Police Department,” said Town Administrator Angela Bovill, according to a press release issued Aug. 27.

The board supported the promotion based on Cavic’s “experience, leadership, and familiarity with the department and community, noting that his background provides a strong foundation for continued leadership of the police department.”

Cavic has a long history in law enforcement.

Prior to joining the Moultonborough Police Department, Cavic served as the chief of police for the Town of Sandwich, 1998-2001. Following that stint, he joined the federal law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service, “conducting complex federal criminal investigations and supervising law enforcement teams.”

He attended Keene State College, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in business management. He is also a member of several professional law enforcement organizations, including the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police and the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association.

In April, Beede was placed on leave, although the circumstances surrounding that decision, including whether or not the leave was paid or unpaid, remain unknown. His retirement was announced effective July 31.

Now, it’s Cavic’s turn to lead the department into the future.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as Chief of the Moultonborough Police Department,” Cavic said in the release. “I look forward to continuing to work with our officers, staff, and community and providing professional, responsive, and community-focused law enforcement services.”