Chuck started with the Yarmouth Police Department in 1979 after being appointed as a Reserve Officer. In 1981 he was appointed to full-time and was assigned to patrol. In 1986 he was assigned to the K-9 unit and subsequently worked with three K-9 partners. All partners were certified patrol dogs and one was dual trained as a drug detection K-9. In 1993 Chuck transferred to the Detective unit where he spent 15 years working as the primary narcotics investigator with a side case load of major crimes. During this period, on multiple occasions he was sent to the regional DEA task force on a full-time assignment as a Task Force Officer. In 2019 he was promoted to Detective Sergeant, supervising all YPD Detectives and the Street Crimes Unit. He held this position until his retirement in July 2014. During his tenure with the YPD he also was a FTO, Firearms Instructor and after assisting in the forming of a regional SWAT unit he was certified and assigned as a SWAT trainer and team leader.
Chuck received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University. He holds trainer certifications from the Federal Law Enforcement Center (FLETC) and the Municipal Police Training Committee. He instructed recruit in-service and specialized training for the MCJTC/MPTC for over 10 years. He has provided specialized classes focusing on Search Warrant Preparation, Drug Investigations for Patrol Officers, Search and Seizure and Pouch Style Field Testing Certification for the Municipal Police Institute from 2007 to present day.