Capt. Eric Scorca will become the Greenwich Police Department's next deputy chief, filling a vacancy left by James Bonney's retirement.

Chief James Heavey announced the promotion before the Board of Selectmen during the week of Sept. 21, as first reported by Patch. Scorca was chosen from a pool of three captains who applied for the position.

Scorca is a 24-year department veteran who commands the patrol division, the GPD's largest. He also leads the department's SWAT unit. Heavey called him a problem solver whom rank-and-file officers rely on to get things done.

The promotion caps a years-long pursuit for Scorca. He applied for the same position about two years ago and was not selected, according to Heavey. Scorca took feedback from that process to heart, completing a master's degree in public administration at Western Connecticut State University. That additional credential helped set him apart, Heavey said.

First Selectman Fred Camillo, who doubles as the town's police commissioner, sat in on the interviews. He praised Scorca's energy and reputation within the department.

"He's one of those self-starters; he's full of ideas. I think he's got Red Bull running through his veins," Camillo told the Board of Selectmen.

Camillo added that Scorca's work ethic is well known across the department and said he was excited to welcome him to the rank of deputy chief.

Scorca has received the Dr. John Clarke Award, the department's highest honor for an officer. The award is named after a founder and first president of the Greenwich Lions Club. Heavey said Scorca also holds numerous commendations and letters of appreciation from the public.

Bonney retired Sept. 1 after 36 years with the department, according to Greenwich Free Press. He had served as deputy chief since 2025.

A swearing-in date for Scorca has not been announced.