Deputy Chief Nicholas Sherwood ’22 Admitted to Northeastern University’s Doctorate Program in Law and Policy

By Patricia Birungi, Director of Master of Public Administration Program

Congratulations to MPA graduate Deputy Chief Nicholas Sherwood ’22 on his admission to the doctorate program in Law and Policy at Northeastern University.

Nicholas Sherwood is an accomplished, decorated, and progressive police leader with more than 22 years of service. Currently, he serves as one of the Deputy Chiefs of Police for the Meriden Police Department, where he oversees policy management, professional development, administration, and professional standards for the agency. 

Nicholas’s education accomplishments include earning an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Middlesex Community College; a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Post University; and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Albertus Magnus College. Nicholas is scheduled to begin classes in July of 2025 to pursue a doctorate degree in Law and Policy from Northeastern University. 

Nicholas is a proud veteran of the US Air Force, where he served as a noncommissioned officer in the Security Forces. 

When Nicholas is not pursuing higher education or working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and two dogs, or training in and coaching CrossFit.

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