ROCKLAND — The Rockland Police Department announced the appointment of Officer Michael Izzi to interim Patrol Sergeant in a news release Aug. 8 on its Facebook page.

Sgt. Izzi joined the Rockland Police Department in 2021, having been a police officer with the City of Alexandria, Virginia for approximately 7 years prior. During his time at the Alexandria Police Department, Izzi served as a patrol officer, member of the civil disturbance unit, was a trained crisis intervention team member, and a member of the special operations team.

Izzi has a master’s degree in justice studies, served four years active duty as a military police officer in the United States Marine Corps, and currently holds the rank of major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

He will be supervising weekend nights.