Marshfield Police Chief Phil Tavares released a statement after he was featured in a recent YouTube video, Surviving Tragedy & Seeking Justice: The Death of One Chief’s Father.
Tavares said he made the choice to get into law enforcement following the death of his father, Phil Tavares, Sr., after he was arrested by Carver Police in 1987.
“The video really speaks for itself. It was created to inspire people and to give them hope during these tumultuous times. In life, when we are faced with adversity, we have choices. We can stay bitter or we can get better. Lessons can be learned, changes can be made and we can pave the road to a better future. All of us have had bad experiences with different people in different professions – but these negative interactions should not represent the professions as a whole.
In my 32 years in law enforcement, I have had the opportunity to work alongside a collection of talented, responsible, caring, professional officers who put the community that they serve and protect first and I am proud to work with them. This video represents my story and my inspiration for making the choices that I have made in my career.
Due to the fact that this is an open investigation, this is the only statement that will be made at this time. All questions should be referred to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office.”
