Cambridge Police Superintendent Steven Williams Retires after 41 Distinguished Years

After 41 years with the force, Superintendent Steven Williams officially retired from the Cambridge Police Department this week. A special ceremony was held for Superintendent Williams on Monday, February 2, where he was joined by a room full of members of the Cambridge Police, MIT Police and City Hall.

City Manager Richard C. Rossi, Mayor David P. Maher and MIT Police Chief John DiFava were among those who shared their well wishes with Superintendent Williams and Cambridge Police Commissioner Robert C. Haas presented him with a commemorative clock for his 41 years of service. 

“Superintendent Williams truly, truly cares about the city and this department,” said Commissioner Haas. “His passion, drive and commitment to the job was apparent to anyone he encountered. It was truly a pleasure to work with him.”

“All of the advances that we have made as a police department, particularly with community outreach, initiatives with the homeless and relationships with the business community… Steve planted those seeds years ago,” said Cambridge Police Superintendent Christopher Burke.

“Steve has a unique ability to deal with all personalities,” stated City Manager Rossi. “He’s everyone’s father, brother and friend. This is a big loss for the city.”

Williams joined the Cambridge Police in 1974 as a cadet and worked his way up the ranks to Superintendent overseeing the Operations Division.

Williams thanked his friends and fellow officers for their support and shared how he was truly blessed to work for a community like Cambridge.

The Cambridge Police Department would like to thank Superintendent Williams for his many years of service to this department and the community and wish him the best in his retirement.

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