George Crolly, a longtime officer with the Springfield Police Department, has been promoted to deputy chief, the city announced Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Crolly, 50, joined Springfield police in 1998, serving as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant and lieutenant. For 19 years, he was a member of the department’s SWAT team.

“Deputy Chief Crolly brings an entire career of dedicated service to the community of Springfield to his new role,” Police Chief Jami Resch said in a statement. “His unwavering commitment to the department and the policing profession positions him to help lead the Springfield Police Department into its next chapter.”

Resch previously served as deputy chief, leaving the position to become interim chief and then the city’s permanent choice for chief after Chief Andrew Shearer left in March. Shearer now is assistant chief with the Gresham Police Department.

Crolly serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit Kids First, which provides services and support to children who have been victims of crime, and he also is an adviser to the Boys & Girls Club of Emerald Valley.

Crolly is an Air Force veteran and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Portland State University.

He will earn an annual salary of $191,660, according to records provided by the city.