Col. Robert Williams (left) and Lt. Scott Ireland (right) at the State House, Augusta, Maine

Sergeant Scott Ireland, the Daily Supervisor of the Maine Stat Police Executive Protection Unit (EPU), which is charged with protecting the Governor and the First Family, has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lt. Ireland will be leaving his current position to oversee the Maine State Police Gaming and Weapon and Liquor Licensing Divisions. Although Lt. Ireland will not be directly involved in the day-to-day activities of the EPU, he will still oversee the unit’s administrative responsibilities.

Lt. Ireland began his career with Field Troop C, stationed in Skowhegan. He was with the unit for 7 years before being promoted to Detective and joining the EPU during the King Administration. Ireland has been assigned to the EPU for the last 11 years, during which time he earned the rank of Sergeant and the position of EPU Supervisor. Lt. Ireland has worked a total of 18 years for the Maine State Police.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as a member of the Executive Protection Unit,” said Lt. Ireland. “I am excited about my new assignment, but will certainly miss my friends that I have made here.”

The Maine State Police expects to fill Lt. Ireland’s former position within a month. Until that time, Detective Angela Kooistra will be fulfilling Lt. Ireland’s duties as Acting Daily Supervisor.